Channel 4 HD

Charles Slane · 30-08-2022 11:54AM #1

With the test channel 5250 apparently confirmed to be for the Irish advertising region of Channel 4 HD, it's looking good for the appearance of the channel on the Sky EPG.

The UK regions are due to launch tomorrow, so we may see a Channel 4 HD/SD swap on 135 then.

Gerry Wicklow · 30-08-2022 01:01PM

CH4 have always been more open towards Ireland with the player etc. They obviously know an extra marketing opportunity when they see it.

30-08-2022 03:58PM

UTV region. C4HD due to swap from 138 to 104.

icdg · 30-08-2022 04:55PM

FWIW, the Sky Community thread (which is good as gospel usually) hasn’t any indication of any EPG changes tomorrow other than the already announced closure of Spotlight TV.

Charles Slane · 23-09-2022 11:18AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119543573#Comment_119543573

Apparently it's now scheduled to happen on Tuesday 27th.

The Cush · 23-09-2022 11:51AM

https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/channel-4-hd-by-default-on-sky-and-freesat

Gerry Wicklow · 23-09-2022 01:18PM

AFAIK FreeSat usually make any changes on a Tuesday. Some FreeSat boxes update overnight (Tue-Wed) so the changes don't appear until Wednesday unless manually forced.

23-09-2022 02:06PM

https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/channel-4-hd-by-default-on-sky-freesat-virgin-media

Looks like the HD variant will replace the SD version on Sky epg 135 in ROI.

icdg · 23-09-2022 02:08PM

From the ever reliable Chloe (there’s a whole pile of other EPG changes on Sky that date too:

https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/What-s-On/Changes-to-the-Sky-TV-guide-September-2022/td-p/4084823

“Channel 4 South HD launches to 804 - smart swapped to 104 EXCEPT in Wales where it launches to 829/108 on Satellite
Channel 4 Midlands HD launches to 804- smart swapped to 104 on Satellite
Channel 4 North HD launches to 804 - smart swapped to 104 on Satellite
Channel 4 Scotland HD launches to 804 - smart swapped to 104 on Satellite
Channel 4 Ulster HD launches to 804 - smart swapped to 104 on Satellite
Channel 4 ROI HD launches to 829 - smart swapped to 135 on Satellite
Channel 4 London HD moves from 138 to 804 - smart swapped to 104 - and now available in London bouquets only on Satellite
E4 Extra (139) moves to 138 on Satellite
Sky Sci-Fi (152) moves to 139 on Satellite
E! (151) moves to 159 on Satellite
Pick (159) moves to 151 on Satellite
Challenge (160) moves to 152 on Satellite”

Gerry Wicklow · 26-09-2022 01:53PM

CH4 HD regions now FTA on :-

12168 V 27500 2/3 8PSK DVB-S2

12226 H 27500 2/3 8PSK DVB-S2

12363 V 27500 2/3 8PSK DVB-S2

galtee boy · 26-09-2022 02:10PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119666735#Comment_119666735

Is the ROI CH4 HD encrypted ?

Gerry Wicklow · 26-09-2022 02:17PM

I think it is so they can block certain sports events. Silly I know.

galtee boy · 26-09-2022 02:20PM

I just tried there on SkyQ and all I'm getting is a blank blue screen and I have a sub and the HD pack.

swoofer · 26-09-2022 04:23PM

Is this on an Irish Sky box with an Irish SKy Sub??

galtee boy · 26-09-2022 04:47PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119667442#Comment_119667442

Supposed to be on the Epg at 135 from tomorrow, but I'm a little concerned as to why the test off the epg is still showing a blank blue screen, with less than 24 hours to go.

galtee boy · 26-09-2022 06:51PM

Update, CH4 HD ROI, now showing video and audio on the test off the EPG, so it looks all good to go for launch on Sky tomorrow.

27-09-2022 10:38AM

Which frequency is the ROI one?

27-09-2022 10:46AM

Found it, 12.109H

27-09-2022 10:48AM

Just launched now on sky epg 135 in HD!

Gerry Wicklow · 27-09-2022 02:06PM

Update

12168 V, 27500, 2/3, DVB-S2, 8PSK.

"5213" has now been relabelled as 'Channel 4 HD' (Midlands).

"5249" has now been relabelled as 'Channel 4 HD' (North).

12226 H, 27500, 2/3, DVB-S2, 8PSK.

"5246" has now been relabelled as 'Channel 4 HD' (Northern Ireland).

12363 V, 27500, 2/3, DVB-S2, 8PSK.

"5202" has now been relabelled as 'Channel 4 HD' (South & East).

"5248" has now been relabelled as 'Channel 4 HD' (Scotland).

info thanks to Digi Man on DS

mackersdublin · 28-09-2022 11:18AM

Channel 4 Ireland HD was added to the Irish EPG yesterday on 135. And no HD Pack is required to view it. The SD version moved to 829

This will no doubt please alot of Sky customers who have being wanting this to happen since Sky launched here many moons ago. No more going to Other Channels to view access C4 in HD

28-09-2022 11:53AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119675323#Comment_119675323

Already posted!

Channel 4 HD

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