astra 28.2E Missing channels?

nodnod

I have very little knowledge of satalite systems eg foretec star

I have satalite system pointing at astra 2a ( cheap lidl system)

I have bbc1 channels, some others etc and good picture,

but I used to have utv/itv and all the variations but now i cannot see them for last 4 months , have they been taken off this satalite ? do i need to retune and if you could say how to I would be pleased

M5

nodnod wrote: »

I have very little knowledge of satalite systems eg foretec star

I have satalite system pointing at astra 2a ( cheap lidl system)

I have bbc1 channels, some others etc and good picture,

but I used to have utv/itv and all the variations but now i cannot see them for last 4 months , have they been taken off this satalite ? do i need to retune and if you could say how to I would be pleased

sounds like you may need to rescan. It should be in the settings/system menu.

dxhound2005

Are you in Ireland? If you are and you get BBC you should get everything else.

There are 4 satellites at 28 East (Astra 2A, 2B, 2D, Eurobird 1) but they appear as one on your receiver. If you scan a transponder you should get the channels, UTV is on 10906V on 2D. This is he Lyngsat link and you will see that all footprints cover Ireland.

http://www.lyngsat.com/28east.html.

nodnod

Hi guys, thanks for the very prompt reply , your info helped me to get the missing channels back with sound so I am delighted with your help,
One final question is this the best satalite to be pointing at for english language stations.

i live in the midlands .

von Smallhausen

Howdy, In my honest opinion yes 28E is the best for english stations. Where in the Midlands are you?

nodnod

I live 4 miles north of athlone on Ballykeeran hill overlooking loughree

thanks

von Smallhausen

Ah cool cool.