where is freesat

[Expat]

Emmmm, volumptous overflow we could use some of that out here on the fringe. Its gonna be a hell of a squeeeze on 2D, the next best option would be the north beam on Astra 2A or 2B, that would kind of limit the overflow a little.
I mean Astra 2D is being received all over Europe, from Cyprus to the Canaries, its pointless trying to restrict FTA signals.
Oh and let's not forget what freesat is promoting - HD! Well I'd like to see which transponder they are going to put them on, it will be a tighter squeeeeze than a rush hour train in Mumbai!

 

[rolfw]

the next best option would be the north beam on Astra 2A or 2B, that would kind of limit the overflow a little.
I mean Astra 2D is being received all over Europe, from Cyprus to the Canaries, its pointless trying to restrict FTA signals.

I don't think they are really concerned with people who install 1.5m plus dishes to receive it, as they are in a minority and probably in most cases the British expatriate community. It is the fact that the general population of europe with normal sized dishes cannot pick it up easily (apart from the nearby countries obviously) and it at least appears to the copyright owners, that they are attempting to restrict the viewing to the home area.

It is certainly going to be a juggling act though.

 

[OldBen]

Does anyone know anymore about the "launch" in March.

Seems to be more secret than a politician's family members pay packet.

Tempted to call them and ask where it is... (Ofcom Website contact details for Freesat)

 

[j..m]

They've cods it up of course U-zzzU-zzz

The words pissup & brewery come to mind

 

[hoppo1]

I think my day has just been ruined:-Nooo
Is FREESAT coming off of 2D for sure? 2.4 Mtr dish for me if it is. I was under the impression it was going to come off of Eurobird. Please tell me it is:toke:

 

[j..m]

Its only TV dude ........ Kinda not really a biggie in the whole scheme of fings is it ? ;)

 

[hoppo1]

A 2.4 mtr dish is a biggie dude

 

[rolfw]

I think my day has just been ruined:-Nooo
Is FREESAT coming off of 2D for sure?

Nope it will pretty much guaranteed be coming from 2D for the main channels.

 

[hoppo1]

Darn it. Thanks for the reply, rolfw.

 

[Ferdie]

Hi!

Will BBC/ITV channels be leaving Astra 2D? When will this happen? I hope not!

Regards,

Ferdie

 

[PaulR]

Will BBC/ITV channels be leaving Astra 2D? When will this happen? I hope not!

See post 28, 2 above yours...

 

[Yeshi]

Will i be able to use my tv ariel that i have on my chimney to receive these channels???




































Joke.. not heared nothing on this, i do hope they are not going to prostpone it any further

 

[Red Hugh]

BBC News 24 has now ceased transmissions on 2D now on 2A 11.954 H Sr 27500-2/3

 

[OldBen]

Got an email back today to an enquiry I placed a week or two ago via the freesat website, it said:

Thanks for your enquiry with regards to freesat.



freesat is still set to launch in spring 2008. You can register on the 'how to get it' section on www.freesat.co.uk to be one the first to know when it launches. Details of retailers and products will be shared very shortly.

I did ask for a sensible reply, but of course it was sent from a non-working email address...

 

[sliemawarrior]

what's the frequency of free sat and will it be able to cover all europe especially malta or is it for uk only

Rambo, Have you had any joy in Malta setting up and getting UK channels. I have been here three months and having a bit of a nightmare? Is it possible to pick up Astra 2D?