Merideian South HD is on a BBC transponder
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Originally Posted by Neda_Turk:
“Cheers! And are they Full HD or choped down HD?”
“Cheers! And are they Full HD or choped down HD?”
I believe only Granada is the 'full' HD but perhaps someone else can confirm this is the case.
I read some weeks back (I think it was on on another forum) that the plan is to eventually have two dedicated transponders (1N?) for HD channels to accommodate 6 ITV1 HD macro regions, STV HD and UTV HD, all FTA.
Originally Posted by Johnste:
“Merideian South HD is on a BBC transponder”
“Merideian South HD is on a BBC transponder”
And the $Ky transponder deal may have specified that 50% of ITV1 HD channels would be encrypted. We just don't know. Speculation is based on previous $Ky behaviour with unnecessary use of 2D transponders to deny FTA channels a FTA outlet.
Originally Posted by Ray Cathode:
“And the $Ky transponder deal may have specified that 50% of ITV1 HD channels would be encrypted. We just don't know. Speculation is based on previous $Ky behaviour with unnecessary use of 2D transponders to deny FTA channels a FTA outlet.”
“And the $Ky transponder deal may have specified that 50% of ITV1 HD channels would be encrypted. We just don't know. Speculation is based on previous $Ky behaviour with unnecessary use of 2D transponders to deny FTA channels a FTA outlet.”
Yep, possibly. There's no reason why Meridian and Central West ITV1HD need encryption but guess it's something like that. I reckon ITV will activate their own HD Txp on 1N next year in DVB-S2 and bring those all across (plus have space for a fourth).
Maybe this is why ITV have not launched any more HD variants of ITV1HD becuase only two are permitted FTA as part of the Sky transponder deal (even those not on that transponder!).
Originally Posted by Ray Cathode:
“And the SKy transponder deal may have specified that 50% of ITV1 HD channels would be encrypted. We just don't know. Speculation is based on previous SKy behaviour with unnecessary use of 2D transponders to deny FTA channels a FTA outlet.”
“And the SKy transponder deal may have specified that 50% of ITV1 HD channels would be encrypted. We just don't know. Speculation is based on previous SKy behaviour with unnecessary use of 2D transponders to deny FTA channels a FTA outlet.”
I still believe it's linked to BARB viewing figures and advertising sales. As each platform is collated separately, it's more accurate to split Freesat's figures into two specific regions.
When you look at how low the reach is for ITV1 HD across all platforms, you can see why.
Originally Posted by soulboy77:
“I believe only Granada is the 'full' HD but perhaps someone else can confirm this is the case.
I read some weeks back (I think it was on on another forum) that the plan is to eventually have two dedicated transponders (1N?) for HD channels to accommodate 6 ITV1 HD macro regions, STV HD and UTV HD, all FTA.”
“I believe only Granada is the 'full' HD but perhaps someone else can confirm this is the case.
I read some weeks back (I think it was on on another forum) that the plan is to eventually have two dedicated transponders (1N?) for HD channels to accommodate 6 ITV1 HD macro regions, STV HD and UTV HD, all FTA.”
STV is also full 1920x1080
Originally Posted by Gerry Wicklow:
“STV is also full 1920x1080”
“STV is also full 1920x1080”
Originally Posted by derek500:
“...as is ITV1 HD Central West.”
“...as is ITV1 HD Central West.”
So along with ITV1 HD Granada that's basically all three on the 2D 10936V transponder.
Originally Posted by soulboy77:
“So along with ITV1 HD Granada that's basically all three on the 2D 10936V transponder.”
“So along with ITV1 HD Granada that's basically all three on the 2D 10936V transponder.”
Basically, it's the three handled by Sky. The ITV and BBC uplinked ones are the lower res.
Believe in Better!!!!
Originally Posted by derek500:
“Basically, it's the three handled by Sky. The ITV and BBC uplinked ones are the lower res.
Believe in Better!!!!”
“Basically, it's the three handled by Sky. The ITV and BBC uplinked ones are the lower res.
Believe in Better!!!!”
No belief system required, just more money than sense.
Remember ITV1 HD Granada is already FREE and in full HD.
Originally Posted by Neda_Turk:
“No belief system required, just more money than sense.”
“No belief system required, just more money than sense.”
Seems you have too. Didn't realise you had Sky HD, until earlier today.
Quote:
“Remember ITV1 HD Granada is already FREE and in full HD.”
“Remember ITV1 HD Granada is already FREE and in full HD.”
Thanks to what company?
Originally Posted by derek500:
“Seems you have too. Didn't realise you had Sky HD, until earlier today.”
“Seems you have too. Didn't realise you had Sky HD, until earlier today.”
Have it, but not over the moon with it or the cost and have no finacial interest in it.
In fact was going to dumped the HD mix next year but may as well keep it as I'm an F1 fan.
Love Freesat and learning all the technical side. Have a PC card and DVBViewer. Free PVR functions! Unencrpted so I can do what I like with my programmes.
So the more that can shift from Sky to Freesat the better as far as I'm concerned.
Still, let's try and keep this thread about 1N - Delivering more FTA content for Freesat.
Believe in Free!
Originally Posted by soulboy77:
“But it looks like ITV are moving their channels off of at least 3 of the Sky leased transponders.”
“But it looks like ITV are moving their channels off of at least 3 of the Sky leased transponders.”
Good move!
Originally Posted by soulboy77:
“But it looks like ITV are moving their channels off of at least 3 of the Sky leased transponders.”
“But it looks like ITV are moving their channels off of at least 3 of the Sky leased transponders.”
That's a shame if it means a drop in resolution for the two ITV1 HD regions that Sky do for them.
Originally Posted by Neda_Turk:
“No belief system required, just more money than sense.
Remember ITV1 HD Granada is already FREE and in full HD.”
“No belief system required, just more money than sense.
Remember ITV1 HD Granada is already FREE and in full HD.”
And don't forget STV HD with it's alternate movie choices.
Originally Posted by derek500:
“That's a shame if it means a drop in resolution for the two ITV1 HD regions that Sky do for them.”
“That's a shame if it means a drop in resolution for the two ITV1 HD regions that Sky do for them.”
Unlikely, given the far bigger spot beam capacity on 1N.
Originally Posted by edEx:
“Unlikely, given the far bigger spot beam capacity on 1N.”
“Unlikely, given the far bigger spot beam capacity on 1N.”
1N hasn't stopped Five putting out crap pictures!!
Originally Posted by derek500:
“That's a shame if it means a drop in resolution for the two ITV1 HD regions that Sky do for them.”
“That's a shame if it means a drop in resolution for the two ITV1 HD regions that Sky do for them.”
Can't see why they would drop especially if they switch to DVB-S2. In fact ITV1 HD (other than the one on the BBC transponder) and NHK World HD are the only HD channels at 28.2E not using DVB-S2
Originally Posted by Neda_Turk:
“Still, let's try and keep this thread about 1N - Delivering more FTA content for Freesat.
Believe in Free!”
“Still, let's try and keep this thread about 1N - Delivering more FTA content for Freesat.
Believe in Free!”
Those who are expecting ITV2/3/4HD to go FTA are it appears out of luck (not unexpectedly).
Quote:
“He said(Adam Crozier) the commercial broadcaster plans to increase its pay-TV presence “in the UK and internationally”, hinting that it could look to push its pan-Asia channel ITV Granada into new territories or develop other international offerings.
ITV dipped its toe into the pay-TV market in the UK last year when it launched high definition versions of ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4 on the Sky+ HD package. But the broadcaster has so far been unable to fulfil its ambition of securing carriage on Virgin Media platforms.
Crozier said revenues from the Sky deal had been “better than expected”, but stressed that any further push into the pay TV market would not mean making entire ITV channels subscription only.
He would not comment on the precise details of the plans because they were “commercially sensitive”.”
“He said(Adam Crozier) the commercial broadcaster plans to increase its pay-TV presence “in the UK and internationally”, hinting that it could look to push its pan-Asia channel ITV Granada into new territories or develop other international offerings.
ITV dipped its toe into the pay-TV market in the UK last year when it launched high definition versions of ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4 on the Sky+ HD package. But the broadcaster has so far been unable to fulfil its ambition of securing carriage on Virgin Media platforms.
Crozier said revenues from the Sky deal had been “better than expected”, but stressed that any further push into the pay TV market would not mean making entire ITV channels subscription only.
He would not comment on the precise details of the plans because they were “commercially sensitive”.”
http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/b...035476.article
Originally Posted by derek500:
“Those who are expecting ITV2/3/4HD to go FTA are it appears out of luck (not unexpectedly).
http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/b...035476.article”
“Those who are expecting ITV2/3/4HD to go FTA are it appears out of luck (not unexpectedly).
Quote:
“He said(Adam Crozier) the commercial broadcaster plans to increase its pay-TV presence “in the UK and internationally”, hinting that it could look to push its pan-Asia channel ITV Granada into new territories or develop other international offerings.
ITV dipped its toe into the pay-TV market in the UK last year when it launched high definition versions of ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4 on the Sky+ HD package. But the broadcaster has so far been unable to fulfil its ambition of securing carriage on Virgin Media platforms.
Crozier said revenues from the Sky deal had been “better than expected”, but stressed that any further push into the pay TV market would not mean making entire ITV channels subscription only.
He would not comment on the precise details of the plans because they were “commercially sensitive”.”
“He said(Adam Crozier) the commercial broadcaster plans to increase its pay-TV presence “in the UK and internationally”, hinting that it could look to push its pan-Asia channel ITV Granada into new territories or develop other international offerings.
ITV dipped its toe into the pay-TV market in the UK last year when it launched high definition versions of ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4 on the Sky+ HD package. But the broadcaster has so far been unable to fulfil its ambition of securing carriage on Virgin Media platforms.
Crozier said revenues from the Sky deal had been “better than expected”, but stressed that any further push into the pay TV market would not mean making entire ITV channels subscription only.
He would not comment on the precise details of the plans because they were “commercially sensitive”.”
http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/b...035476.article”
You really can not help yourself can you!
Crozier will not be at ITV forever, lets just hope he doesn't completely ruin ITV before he goes like did with royal mail! (remember the days when the post arrived at a reasonable time!
)Could you please stop posting BSkyB propaganda in these forums!
Originally Posted by Ray Cathode:
“ITV & BBC & C4 also use delays on their similar channels. Yes it's for stat muxing.”
“ITV & BBC & C4 also use delays on their similar channels. Yes it's for stat muxing.”
What about NYE broadcasts. ..
Originally Posted by derek500:
“1N hasn't stopped Five putting out crap pictures!!”
“1N hasn't stopped Five putting out crap pictures!!”
LOL. Yeah, because they've been on 1N for so long they've had MASSES of time to rework their codecs haven't they?
[quote=derek500;55130940]Those who are expecting ITV2/3/4HD to go FTA are it appears out of luck (not unexpectedly).
oh Derek, Derek, Derek 500
oh Derek, Derek, Derek 500
Hopefully Channel 4 will get another HD channel or two. That will also encourage ITV to do the same, as they won't want to be left behind.
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