Jun 12 2008
Alba may still be developing the manual tuning upgrade for its Freesat receivers, but that has not stopped determined users accessing the existing hidden menus. By 2846 on the Settings menu of any Bush, Goodmans or Grundig Freesat receiver, the manual tuning menu will open. However, Alba warns the manual scan is not fully functional […]
Jun 4 2008
Freesat has promised to work with manufacturers to add manual tuning of FTA channels across its full range of receivers. Humax’s Foxsat HD receiver has a capability to tune channels not on the Freesat EPG, the Bush, Goodmans and Grundig receivers (all made by Alba) do not. The European Union’s Advanced Television Services Directive of […]
Sep 4 2007
The first officially-approved receivers for the Freesat service will come from Alba, Humax, Panasonic, and Sagem. The BBC and ITV will launch Freesat in early 2008 as an alternative to Freeview for those who can’t get digital TV via their aerial – currently about 27 per cent of the British population. With no subscription, it […]
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Jul 2 2008
Alba Box Update Now Live
The eagerly anticipated software update for the Alba Freesat Digital Boxes (Grundig, Bush and Goodmans) is now live. The latest version is 1.4.33 and includes the ability to add FTA channels not presently available in the Freesat EPG. The update will automatically be downloaded onto your box via the satellite, or you can manually download […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Alba, Freesat