Oct 13 2008
Since the update from 1.00.13 to 1.00.15 a number of Humax HD customers have noticed a return of the lip-sync issue, most obvious on BBC HD. In a response to joinfreesat reader Derek, Humax have said: ‘ Over the past 1-2 weeks a number of customers have reported Lip-sync issues on the BBC HD channel. […]
Oct 7 2008
Humax has released a firmware update for its high definition Freesat set top box, Foxsat-HD. The update, which takes the firmware from HZPTSF 1.00.13 to 1.00.15, offers “performance enhancements” to MHEG – the technology used for interactive services on the platform – in high definition, and adds support for DDS – Display Definition Segment – […]
Sep 29 2008
Freesat, the free digital satellite television service has reached 100,000 sales within just five months of launching on 6th May 2008, having maintained strong, steady growth throughout what has been a tough summer for high street retailers. In a tough economic climate Freesat are delighted with the figures, suggesting the uptake is a result of […]
Sep 24 2008
Following the success so far of the three Panasonic plasmas with Freesat built-in (sizes 42in, 46in and 50in), Panasonic have announced the launch of two LCD televisions with Freesat built-in, available from October. The LZD81 series will be available in two sizes, 32in and 37in and is great news in the increasing number of Freesat […]
Sep 22 2008
Channels 9XM and 9X UK have joined the Freesat line-up. 9XM (channel 513) – 9XM is a music channel aimed at Hindi youth. The channel will showcase the best of Bollywood music and dance, and will broadcast 24 hours a day. 9X UK (channel 662) – 9X UK is aimed at the UK’s Hindi community. […]
Sep 3 2008
Absolute Radio (724), Absolute Class R (725) and Absolute Xtreme (726) are now available on the Freesat platform. An automatic update (Over The Air) should have been carried out on all Freesat receivers, if your receiver has not updated, try unplugging from the mains power, connecting back up and leaving for 10 minutes, this should […]
Sep 2 2008
Freesat is to launch the first of a series of major advertising campaigns this Autumn. The free satellite television provider, a joint venture between the BBC and ITV, has appointed Farm as its retained creative agency to help it develop its brand strategy before the campaigns run. “We’re very excited to be working with Farm […]
Aug 1 2008
Eight new radio channels have now joined Freesat, the new channels are: Capital FM (channel 719) Choice FM (channel 720) Classic fm (channel 721) Gold (channel 722) XFM (channel 723) NME Radio (channel 727) Insight Radio (channel 777) BFBS Radio (channel 786)
Jul 24 2008
In Wotsat’s chat with Emma Scott, Freesat Managing Director, its believed that 230 FTA (free-to-air) channels should be available by early 2009, however technical issues with Sky are limiting Freesat to launching them in batches. Emma Scott said: ‘We wanted to launch with them all, but it was not possible. We have got every free-to-air […]
Jul 24 2008
Emma Scott, Freesat MD, told Wotsat that channel Five have settled issues with rights holders and will set a launch date shortly. “Five are coming on this year and we are hoping for an announcement shortly. They would have liked to have been there at the launch, but it was not possible because of rights […]
Jul 22 2008
Its been announced that 18 new channels will be launched on the Freesat platform late July and early August. The first set of channels, launching Thursday 24 July, features a range of entertainment, news, shopping and gaming channels: Zone Reality (channel 136) Zone Horror (channel 138) Russia Today (channel 206) The Fight Network (channel 251) […]
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Oct 22 2008
Jazz FM on Freesat
Jazz FM has now launched on the Freesat digital satellite platform. Jazz FM plays a wide selection of the finest jazz from all over the world. In the evenings and at weekends they will be running specialist shows including some of the timeless Jazz FM icons such as Dinner Jazz and the Late Lounge. Chairman […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Freesat, Jazz FM