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Channel 4 HD is on Freesat EPG - at last!
Friday 23 September 2011 3:54PM

Wolfman: There isn't an "EPG transponder" as such. Sky does have one, but it is only compatible with their own boxes, not generic receivers. The Freesat EPG is free to air and is carried on all transponders that have a Freesat service.

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peter hinde: Yes, if you want to get Freeview HD now you will need to use Sandy Heath. That's assuming you can, but I can't say as you did not provide a full postcode.

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Nedbod: Not in any way at all, this has no effect on existing services.

It may mean that HD versions of existing Freeview channels can be provided.

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Will: Yes, that's correct. That is why the "official line" for the last decade has been to fit a wideband aerial and not use a grouped one, despite the apparent benefits of grouped aerials.

I shall refrain from using the phrase "I told you so...".

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Will: Specifically, no there is not the capacity, the final model assumes transmission from lower down the mast at reduced power levels (-10dB). This is part of the way that 3-channel MFN networks can be provided to around 90% of the current homes served by the PSBs from the 80-main transmitters.

It's not like C5 at really as it mostly used the old VHF ITV masts.

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