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Freeview Channels List & EPG Numbers

An up to date channel list of subscription free Freeview TV channels, available in the UK is provided as below- last updated in August 2011. This free to air (FTA) Freeview channel list covers all UK DTT(digital terrestrial television) services includes changes to Freeview EPG channel numbers made in January 2011 to add ITV1+1 on… Read More »

How to Watch Freesat BBC One HD TV on ProgDVB

As far as we are concerned, most areas of the UK can receive digital terrestrial Freeview( DVB T2).However, for those who live the remote or highland areas, even not live in UK, one good alternative is Using Freesat, offering high definition viewing with no monthly charges or contract. It can over 150+ digital TV and… Read More »

How to use TBS 6984 DVB-S2 Quad Tuner card with MediaPortal TV Server

TBS Technology  has  been making TV tuner cards for about 5 years and  they’re starting to build a good reputation amongst HTPC enthusiasts, and for good reason – as you’ll see the 6984 Quad Tuner card is a solid performer. This review will focus on using the TBS 6984 with MediaPortal TV Server.

TBS 6280-Freeview HD Twin Tuner Card

TBS 6280 DVB T2 PCIe Dual Tuner Card is the world’s premium multi-channel tuner, digital demodulator, intelligent remote PCI-express PCTV product. The DVB T2 TV card is capable of receiving standard and high definition digital broadcast program content, including the new UK Freeview SD and HD channels. It is designed to transform a personal computer… Read More »

What is DVB T2

DVB-T2 is an abbreviation for Digital Video Broadcasting – Second Generation Terrestrial; it is the extension of the television standard DVB-T, issued by the consortium DVB, devised for the broadcast transmission of digital terrestrial television.This system transmits compressed digital audio, video, and other data in “physical layer pipes” (PLPs), using OFDM modulation with concatenated channel… Read More »

Freeview in New Zealand

What is Freeview Freeview is a non-profit service providing free-to-air digital television and digital radio to New Zealand. The organization is a joint venture between the country’s major broadcasters – Television New Zealand, TVWorks (owners of TV3, FOUR and C4), M?ori Television, and Radio New Zealand. The Freeview service consists of a high definition digital… Read More »

What Is Freeview

What is Freeview Freeview, is the name for the collection of free-to-air services on the Digital Terrestrial Television platform in the UK. The service is jointly run by its five equal shareholders, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky and transmitter operator Arqiva. DTV Services is designed to market changes to the platform. DTV Services is responsible… Read More »

What is differenct between Quatro LNB and Quad LNB

With TBS6984 DVB-S2 PCI-E Quad tuner card gaining more popularity, many users focus on how equip the appropriate LNA with it. Usually you’ve seen two different types of four output LNB device to fit on your satellite dish, one called a Quad LNB and the other called a Quattro LNB. Confused? This brief article aims… Read More »