RTE on freesat

clint_silver

I just left sky. Couldnt get freesat on the old sky box, I got a satellite box which workds, all freesat channels but no Irish

After reading up on it RTE goes out over saorview which is twinned with freesat which Im receiving through the old Sky dish but Saorview has to come in on an aeriel not the sat dish? Is that right?

Anyone got a step by step guide to get the Irish channels in? Try as I might I cant find one.

Harry Palmr

RTE is only on SKY not freesat, you are referencing Saorview Connect which is a hybrid FTA/saorview box so RTE is received on the saorview antenna side of that box. Just like you'd stick an aerial into the back of your TV set. The only advantage is if you plug your internet into it you can watch catch-up/on-demand tv via the IP input. It has no PVR capacity yet.

My advice is buy an antenna for RTE and buy a Freesat PVR for the UK channels. If you want to record stuff from Irish telly then buy a saorview PVR from like likes of Walker http://www.freetv.ie/saorview-pvr/

Ten Pin

You need an aerial pointed at your nearest Saorview transmitter (there's a map on Saorview website).

This aerial connects to either a Saorview set top box that connects to your TV or else a TV with a DVB T MPEG4 tuner.

If you post the model of TV you have, we can check if it works with Saorview and if it does then you won't need a separate set top box for the Irish (Saorview) channels. If you have more than one TV then the aerial signal can be split but each TV needs to have its own tuner and if it doesn't then you need a set top box for that TV.

What satellite box did you get? Is it a combo (satellite & terrestrial)?

clint_silver

Ten Pin wrote: »

You need an aerial pointed at your nearest Saorview transmitter (there's a map on Saorview website).

This aerial connects to either a Saorview set top box that connects to your TV or else a TV with a DVB T MPEG4 tuner.

If you post the model of TV you have, we can check if it works with Saorview and if it does then you won't need a separate set top box for the Irish (Saorview) channels.

What satellite box did you get? Is it a combo (satellite & terrestrial)?

The satellite box is called a zgemma H2S. http://www.satworld.ie/zgemma-star-h2s-satellite-receiver-dvb-s2-iptv-lan-linux-enigma-2.html

I was given it by someone who wasnt using it anymore, doesnt look like its terrestial but if somone who is a bit more knowledgeable could take a look at that spec and let me know, it would be most appreciated.

The TV is an LG LM640T http://www.lg.com/uk/support/support-product/lg-47LM640T
how would I know if it supports saorview?

clint_silver

sugarman wrote: »

Sat box isnt great, but it was free and it'll do the job. It doesnt do Terrestial / Soarview.

But your TV does and you can even record on it with a USB stick plugged into it. Depending where you are, you might get away with a small indoor aerial, I use an old rabbit ear on top of the TV I got in Dealz for €1.49 in South Dublin and works just fine.. but obviously for best results a larger outdoor aerial would be better.

I have an old aerial somewhere so once I stick that in, how to tune in? Havent done that since the mid 80s sometime.
Is it like hit the AV button until I get on to one of the channels thats the aerial?

Ten Pin

See here for tuning LG TVs

There's also a user guide on the link you posted above that'll explain it.

clint_silver

nice one lads thanks a mill, I'll do that

dxhound2005

RTE 1 SD is FTA on 11914 H 27500, channel name 5537. Probably won't last.

Capt'n Midnight

At this stage almost any TV will let you record Saorview to a USB key.

And much of the content on 3/3e/be3 is available earlier, and in HD on Freesat.

Harry Palmr

dxhound2005 wrote: »

RTE 1 SD is FTA on 11914 H 27500, channel name 5537. Probably won't last.

Must be moving transponder.

Johnboy1951

dxhound2005 wrote: »

RTE 1 SD is FTA on 11914 H 27500, channel name 5537. Probably won't last.

Just tried that now and zilch

dxhound2005

It's a strong transponder with 16 channels. The only other one FTA is Sky News Arabia.

Harry Palmr

I only got Arabia and something called SkySp Arena

Johnboy1951

dxhound2005 wrote: »

It's a strong transponder with 16 channels. The only other one FTA is Sky News Arabia.

nothing on 5537

dxhound2005

It's listed on Flysat as RTE News Now.

https://www.flysat.com/astra28.php

Johnboy1951

dxhound2005 wrote: »

It's listed on Flysat as RTE News Now.

https://www.flysat.com/astra28.php

Can you see it?

dxhound2005

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

Can you see it?

Yes.

Maz2016

Rte1 sd picked up here aswell

Harry Palmr

My Manhattan box seems particularly stupid at picking up channels that are not officially Freesat or FTA. Anything in test mode or transition isn't spotted.

brick man

dxhound2005 wrote:

Yes.

I've tried it and can't get it either

Johnboy1951

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

Can you see it?

dxhound2005 wrote: »

Yes.

Got it!

Re-scanned and it appeared. Thanks.

FRIENDO

Ye, RTE ONE coming in clear on the foxsat non freesat mode

lgs 4

It's not a great picture quality in SD for people who are paying sky. (ripoff) Viewing in 4k upscaled.

FRIENDO

And funny enough, the old RTE AERTEL is working on it, haven't seen that since the old terrestrial days :-)

Johnboy1951

FRIENDO wrote: »

And funny enough, the old RTE AERTEL is working on it, haven't seen that since the old terrestrial days :-)

Yeah, saw that (by accident) and wondered about it.
I never really used Aertel, even back in the day, so was not sure what it might be expected to look like.

Johnboy1951

Is there any information what this channel is for or why it appeared?

Who is paying for its carriage?

Johnboy1951

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

Is there any information what this channel is for or why it appeared?

Who is paying for its carriage?

It's an odd one alright. Just tuned it in now on my Humax box. No 'HD' in the DOG and picture quality is poor enough. Didn't know there was an SD version of RTE1 (+1 is SD). Sky channel 101 is the HD version.

Johnboy1951

Deleted User wrote: »

It's an odd one alright. Just tuned it in now on my Humax box. No 'HD' in the DOG and picture quality is poor enough. Didn't know there was an SD version of RTE1 (+1 is SD). Sky channel 101 is the HD version.

My only thought is that Sky might be planning to make it available in SD for some subscribers (maybe FTV) while separating the HD version for premium subscribers.

Yet, I seem to recall that Sky are obliged to provide it in HD as it is on Saorview, under the terms they are allowed to broadcast it.

So, still have no idea who is responsible for this or what the plan for it might be.

ITV2

I got it tuned in, but now has an encrypted Flag on it.

Johnboy1951

ITV2 wrote: »

I got it tuned in, but now has an encrypted Flag on it.

Yep ...... now encrypted

Maz2016

Well lads, it was good talking to ye - peace out

Johnboy1951

and I still wonder what Sky might be using this for ......

dxhound2005

There are 20 channels on the transponder now, 16 yesterday. 5540, 5541, and 5543 are not encrypted, but they are No Audio/Video.

Johnboy1951

dxhound2005 wrote: »

There are 20 channels on the transponder now, 16 yesterday. 5540, 5541, and 5543 are not encrypted, but they are No Audio/Video.

I count 24 tonight

No signal on the 3 unencrypted you mentioned.

stephend2000

Teletext on 5542, 5537 and 5538 is FTA. Up to date with the latest news!

lertsnim

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

My only thought is that Sky might be planning to make it available in SD for some subscribers (maybe FTV) while separating the HD version for premium subscribers.

Yet, I seem to recall that Sky are obliged to provide it in HD as it is on Saorview, under the terms they are allowed to broadcast it.

So, still have no idea who is responsible for this or what the plan for it might be.

SD version of RTE One is on Sky already and has been there since RTE launched on Sky. There is still subscribers using SD Sky boxes.

danm14

stephend2000 wrote: »

Teletext on 5542, 5537 and 5538 is FTA. Up to date with the latest news!

Teletext is FTA on all encrypted channels that carry it, including the official SD RTE One and RTE2 channels on 28.2°E

Johnboy1951

lertsnim wrote: »

SD version of RTE One is on Sky already and has been there since RTE launched on Sky. There is still subscribers using SD Sky boxes.

Wasn't aware of that, ta.