05-01-2016, 08:26 PM
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Re: Freeview channel 81
Originally Posted by Patsy
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Well we bought the HD recorder and no dice - still can't get the channel 81We did the manual scan although we couldn't change from 5/4 to 5/6
So I'm at a loss
http://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/faqs/
Enter your address into Freeview’s coverage checker to see if Talking Pictures TV is available in your area.
http://www.freeview.co.uk/availability
The Freeview coverage checker gives a good indication of whether you’ll be able to receive Freeview. However, do bear in mind that it is a prediction based on an area 100 square metres around your address. There might be some homes in that area which cannot receive Freeview, because of the exact location of the property and other elements of your local geography, such as tall buildings, trees or hills.
When you buy a Freeview HD TV or other equipment, we recommend that you make sure that you can get a refund from your retailer if these local factors prevent you from receiving Freeview.
What Equipment do I need?
You might already have it. Check if your television is labelled ‘Freeview HD’. If it is not then you can buy a Freeview HD Recorder (set top box). Freeview has a list of models available here:
http://www.freeview.co.uk/get-freevi...ew-box-with-tv
You will also be able to receive the channel if you have Youview, if it does not appear try retuning your Youview box.
Do I need to retune?
Some televisions do not autotune. If you are within coverage and the channel does not appear we recommend you try retuning your television or set top box. Here is a link to some instructions on how to retune:
http://www.freeview.co.uk/when-to-re-tune
Will I need to change my aerial to get Freeview HD?
In most cases if you can already receive Freeview using your existing aerial, then it will be able to receive Freeview HD. If you’re not sure, then your local aerial installer will be able to advise you.
Are the films on Talking Pictures shown in HD?
Although Talking Pictures is not broadcast in HD it is broadcast from the HD multiplex so you need HD equipment to view it.
05-01-2016, 08:34 PM
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Re: Freeview channel 81
Patsy. If you are receiving Freeview and now have a HD recorder, you should be able to get channel 81.Retune by auto not manual.
You say that you are using a sky dish. Have you got a terrestrial aerial? If so try that.
I don't know what part of Kent you are, but if you could point the aerial towards London Crystal palace, you will get it.
P.S. It should be on Southern TV.
06-01-2016, 02:49 PM
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Re: Freeview channel 81
Hello Omah and EmjayThank you so much for the advice
We decided to ring FREEVIEW as we had tried all suggestions
They said its the fault of the Dover transmitter and to try a manual tune to 'another' transmitter being London
So we will try that and will let you know here, if it worked
Thank you again
06-01-2016, 06:41 PM
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Re: Freeview channel 81
Just started:http://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/schedule/
07-01-2016, 04:50 PM
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Re: Freeview channel 81
Originally Posted by Patsy
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Hello Omah and EmjayThank you so much for the advice
We decided to ring FREEVIEW as we had tried all suggestions
They said its the fault of the Dover transmitter and to try a manual tune to 'another' transmitter being London
So we will try that and will let you know here, if it worked
Thank you again
Ah well - such is life .............
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