Channel 4 HD launching on Freesat

Tom Cruises Left Nut

Hi All

With C4 HD launching on Freesat does this mean we will be able to addit in now via other channel ?

Cheers

gtg60

Where did you hear this?

I have only heard rumours (for months) but no confirmed dates, please post your source.

Satdog

t|nt|n wrote: »

Hi All

With C4 HD launching on Freesat does this mean we will be able to addit in now via other channel ?

Cheers

It's launching on Freeview. See last para. of this post. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055658286&page=43

Minstrel27

t|nt|n wrote: »

Hi All

With C4 HD launching on Freesat does this mean we will be able to addit in now via other channel ?

Cheers

Who said it was launching on Freesat?

evilivor

Minstrel27 wrote: »

Who said it was launching on Freesat?

Freesat/Freeview confusion I expect.

lasno

Also launching on Freesat.

www.joinfreesat.co.uk/index.php/c4hd-to-launch-on-freesat

Trevord

lasno wrote: »

Also launching on Freesat.

www.joinfreesat.co.uk/index.php/c4hd-to-launch-on-freesat

Welcome to 2011;)

jabarrett35

Check this am and it's not there. Is it going on Freesat?

Trevord

April 1st was suggested as the launch date but I don't have it in my EPG.

However, Freesat.co.uk (the official freesat website) lists 4hd as a channel on freesat

http://www.freesat.co.uk/what-you-get/our-channels


Meanwhile on www.joinfreesat.co.uk it says

"Update – please be aware that the schedule slipped due to contractual issues between Channel 4 and Sky, so the 1st April release has been changed for later this month; as soon as we have official confirmation, we’ll let you know)."


So unless there is a last minute change of mind then surely we should expect it any day now.

evilivor

April 4th was the original date suggested.

vicwatson

Anyone got an update on this?

Is it on Freesat yet? I cannot seem to get it anyways...

Minstrel27

What box are you using?

evilivor

vicwatson wrote: »

Anyone got an update on this?

Is it on Freesat yet? I cannot seem to get it anyways...

It hasn't joined Freesat yet. It's due shortly though. It can, however, be tuned in Non-Freesat mode.

vicwatson

What box are you using?

Humax Freesat HD box

It hasn't joined Freesat yet. It's due shortly though. It can, however, be tuned in Non-Freesat mode.

Can you tell me how thanks, i can get into non-freesat mode but how do i tune it ?

evilivor

vicwatson wrote: »

Humax Freesat HD box



Can you tell me how thanks, i can get into non-freesat mode but how do i tune it ?

There is actually another thread, if you look back a few pages, with all the details, as it is still officially only testing.

Rick_

Will be on the Freesat EPG within the next 2 weeks. No exact date advised yet but it will be in April and we're half way through already, so a fortnight at most to go.

GristlyEnd

Freesat just tweeted that it has launched on channel 126

Cantona's Collars

Still no joy with tuning it into a Skybox:(

evilivor

DarrenG wrote: »

Freesat just tweeted that it has launched on channel 126

Nice little Easter present.

Minstrel27

zerks wrote: »

Still no joy with tuning it into a Skybox:(

And Sky will make sure it stays that way.

pa990

not appearing on my humax.
how do i force an update?

givecredit

Reboot the receiver. If this does not work, reboot a second time. It always works the second time for some reason....

pa990

givecredit wrote: »

Reboot the receiver. If this does not work, reboot a second time. It always works the second time for some reason....

tried switching on and off with remote.. no joy

just pulled the plug and its searching for new channels now

WOO HOO 1 channel added

Mr Keek

Just got home from work, switched on my receiver and their it was Channel 126, after More4 +1

Using a Sagam DS186HD, Pity I can't move around the channels and replace it with Channel 4 SD

lgs 4

yes channel 4 HD is now on freesat epg,channel 126 NHK HD is next ,may be channel 5 HD at the end of may and the sister channels

petronius

just re-tuned Channel 4 HD excellent... on humax freesat box...

pa990

lgs 4 wrote: »

yes channel 4 HD is now on freesat epg,channel 126 NHK HD is next ,may be channel 5 HD at the end of may and the sister channels

:eek:

i doubt it
seriously doubt it

Minstrel27

lgs 4 wrote: »

may be channel 5 HD at the end of may and the sister channels

Is this pure guess work or have you heard of an announcement?

lgs 4

Minstrel27 wrote: »

Is this pure guess work or have you heard of an announcement?

a little birdy said at the gadget show live last week there is strong chance that 5 HD may hit freesat at the end of may the sister channels will hit freesat near the end of this year /sept/ oct;)

pa990

lgs 4 wrote: »

a little birdy said at the gadget show live last week there is strong chance that 5 HD may hit freesat at the end of may the sister channels will hit freesat near the end of this year /sept/ oct;)

I hope the birdie wasn't a DoDo, cos that's a dead duck

FRIENDO

Great to see C4 HD on Freesat.
I hope the rest of the 4 family in HD follow.
4 Music would also be a nice addition for Freesat.

Rick_

Channel 4 have that transponder to themselves so plenty of space for more HD channels.

4 Music is a possibility when 1N is launched later this year.

At The Gadget Show Live, a Freesat representative stated that there will be 3 more HD channels on Freesat this year, not counting Channel 4 HD or NHK World HD. Anyone wanna take a guess at what they will be?

200motels

Why oh why is this channel not on the Sky platform?

Minstrel27

Programme rights would be my guess.

JDxtra

Yep, it's to do with rights. C4 have a special version of the SD channel for us which appears on the EPG and blocks out certain shows or movies. I guess they don't have the capacity to create an equivalent HD version specifically for Ireland.

They can get away with the channel on Freesat because the service is (and never was) actively targeted for use in the Republic of Ireland. The fact that Freesat works here just fine here doesn’t come into it. Same goes for all the extra ITV channels recently dumped from UPC and never appearing on Sky (even though you can tune them in).

pa990

Paddy C wrote: »

Channel 4 have that transponder to themselves so plenty of space for more HD channels.

4 Music is a possibility when 1N is launched later this year.

At The Gadget Show Live, a Freesat representative stated that there will be 3 more HD channels on Freesat this year, not counting Channel 4 HD or NHK World HD. Anyone wanna take a guess at what they will be?

Well if channel 4 have the capacity I would hazard a guess that e4 hd and maybe film 4hd would be 2 of the 3 other hd channels to launch.

The 3rd could be luxe ?

I'm only guessing though

JDxtra

Channel 5 HD maybe as they are now the only main UK broadcaster without a HD presence on the platform.

FRIENDO

I would love to see Film 4 E4 More4 HD, maybe CBS Action HD or the ITV 2 3 4 in HD
Horror channel HD would also be cool

lgs 4

FRIENDO wrote: »

I would love to see Film 4 E4 More4 HD, maybe CBS Action HD or the ITV 2 3 4 in HD
Horror channel HD would also be cool

i am sure when the new birds(satellites) with the narrow beams come into service over next two to three years all of above channels will hit freesat

evilivor

pa990 wrote: »

Well if channel 4 have the capacity I would hazard a guess that e4 hd and maybe film 4hd would be 2 of the 3 other hd channels to launch.

The 3rd could be luxe ?

I'm only guessing though

Luxe has gone out of business afaik.

byrnefm

Just wondering if there are any online TV guides that show which of Channel 4 programs are in HD? Their website doesn't seem to give any indication.

Minstrel27

Digiguide will.

bbability

Channel 4 HD now on freesat on channel 126.

pa990

bbability wrote: »

Channel 4 HD now on freesat on channel 126.

Yes it is.

It was also on ch 126 for the past few weeks.

bbability

pa990 wrote: »

Yes it is.

It was also on ch 126 for the past few weeks.

Well you would think you would stick it up here and let people know....:rolleyes:

Minstrel27

bbability wrote: »

Well you would think you would stick it up here and let people know....:rolleyes:

It was mentioned in the following thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=71867473&postcount=204

Fergio

bbability wrote: »

Well you would think you would stick it up here and let people know....:rolleyes:

It was mentioned in post 17 of this thread!