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Mux 2 Launched / Saorview Rescan Required

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  • #872
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,092 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Oscarziggy wrote: »
    Question : Are there any house holds over there who don't have HD terrestrial equipment and have been missing, but quite happy living without, RTE 2 and will be loosing RTE 1 as well ?
    There are many house holds over here that have SD only receivers but BBC1 HD etc is transmitted along side BBC1 SD etc.

    I'd doubt there are any remaining, back in Dec 2010 when RTÉ2 switched to 1080x1440 HD there were a few MPEG-4 receivers such as the Sky Picnic and a Triax receiver that couldn't do MPEG4 HP@L4 HD, only L3 SD. A week or so after the switchover RTÉNL launched a temporary low-quality RTÉ2 SD channel to allow those with non-compatible STBs time to upgrade their receivers. The temporary channel ceased about 4 months later.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056107911


  • #873
    Oscarziggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 637 ✭✭✭Oscarziggy


    fat-tony (or just Tony !!) and The Cush
    thanks for the explanation in fact my first RTE digital receiver was a Picnic box being offloaded in the UK for £20. It worked well and is now joining other boxes in the attic.

    Regards


  • #874
    formerly scottish paddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭formerly scottish paddy


    The Cush wrote: »
    Does anyone see it as odd that there are many websites around informing people that the simulcast versions of RTÉ 1, +1 and RTÉjr were switching off on various dates but nothing on http://www.2rn.ie/broadcast/saorview-digital-tv/ or http://www.saorview.ie/?
    Eh, I think you may have missed: http://www.saorview.ie/help-support/faqs/need-help-with-the-saorview-re-scan/
    What if I have not yet re-scanned?
    If you have not re-scanned as was suggested in October, please do so before 2nd April 2014 in order to continue to enjoy RTÉ One on SAORVIEW.


  • #875
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,092 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    formerly scottish paddy wrote: »
    Eh, I think you may have missed: http://www.saorview.ie/help-support/faqs/need-help-with-the-saorview-re-scan/

    Yes I did, never thought to dig my way into the FAQs. There should be a more prominent fixed link on the front page. Didn't need it myself but was thinking of people who will have difficulty with the process.


  • #876
    Mr Cumulonimbus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭Mr Cumulonimbus


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  • #877
    steviegall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭steviegall


    hi there im having a bit of a problem and cant seem to fix it

    when i first heard of this back in oct/nov i rescanned my box and got nothing new so i thought maybe it just hasnt made it to the transmitter we are pointed at and since yesterday we got the cue to rescan our box again but still nothing new

    just to clarify i live in strabane on the border with lifford co.donegal and have always been able to get roi stations

    its only rte 1 we have the problem with so i assume all the other channels will be ok but my mother watches mostly rte 1

    we have a box capable of receiving hd signals(i made sure of that when i bought it) so up until now we have been getting saorview fine

    im fairly sure we are pointed at the ballybofey transmitters if that makes any difference

    so my problem in short is that im worried ill lose rte 1 as when i rescan i dont get anything different


  • #878
    sudzs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,757 ✭✭✭sudzs


    steviegall wrote: »
    hi there im having a bit of a problem and cant seem to fix it

    when i first heard of this back in oct/nov i rescanned my box and got nothing new so i thought maybe it just hasnt made it to the transmitter we are pointed at and since yesterday we got the cue to rescan our box again but still nothing new

    just to clarify i live in strabane on the border with lifford co.donegal and have always been able to get roi stations

    its only rte 1 we have the problem with so i assume all the other channels will be ok but my mother watches mostly rte 1

    we have a box capable of receiving hd signals(i made sure of that when i bought it) so up until now we have been getting saorview fine

    im fairly sure we are pointed at the ballybofey transmitters if that makes any difference

    so my problem in short is that im worried ill lose rte 1 as when i rescan i dont get anything different

    Exactly the same problem here in Co Down. I've rescanned a couple of times but still stuck with the original RTE1 with the annoying saorview banner! However I have lost an alternative RTE1 that used to be pixalated, it disappeared during the latest scan I did so maybe they are still doing something.. :confused:

    Anyone know anything? I emailed Saorview and they just said to rescan and if that doesn't work call out someone to look at the aerial. :(


  • #879
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,092 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    steviegall wrote: »
    just to clarify i live in strabane on the border with lifford co.donegal and have always been able to get roi stations

    its only rte 1 we have the problem with so i assume all the other channels will be ok but my mother watches mostly rte 1

    we have a box capable of receiving hd signals(i made sure of that when i bought it) so up until now we have been getting saorview fine

    im fairly sure we are pointed at the ballybofey transmitters if that makes any difference

    Most likely an aerial problem, many similar posts here since the 2nd multiplex launched late last year. Might need to be realigned on your nearest transmitter. Are you using an indoor or outdoor aerial?

    Use the Saorview coverage checker to find the recommended transmitter for your location - http://www.saorview.ie/get-saorview/make-the-switch/coverage-map/, input your postcode into the search box.

    Current Saorview multiplex line-up
    Multiplex 1
    LCN
    |
    Channel
    ||
    11|no channel name (RTÉ 1 simulcast)|SD|temporary, going on April 2nd
    02|RTÉ Two|HD|
    03|TV3|SD|
    04|TG4|SD|
    05|3e|SD|
    06|RTÉ News Now|SD|
    17*|(no channel name/testcard)|SD|previously RTÉ Junior simulcast
    18*|(no channel name )|SD|previously RTÉ1 +1 simulcast
    200|RTÉ Radio 1|Radio|
    201|RTÉ Radio 1 Extra|Radio|
    202|RTÉ 2FM|Radio|
    203|RTÉ Lyric FM|Radio|
    204|RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta|Radio|
    205|RTÉ Pulse|Radio|
    206|RTÉ 2XM|Radio
    207*|(not used)||previously RTÉ Choice
    208|RTÉ Gold|Radio|
    209|RTÉ Junior/RTÉ Chill|Radio

    Multiplex 2
    LCN
    |
    Channel
    ||
    01|RTÉ One|HD|
    12*| (no channel name/testcard) |HD|
    13*|(no channel name/testcard)|SD|RTÉ Lyric FM audio
    14*|(no channel name/testcard)|HD|TG4 subtitles and teletext previously
    15*|(no channel name/testcard)|SD|RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta audio
    16|(not used)||
    07|RTÉ Junior**|SD|
    08|RTÉ One +1**|SD|
    211-212*|(no radio channel names)|Radio|no audio
    213*|(no radio channel name)|Radio|RTÉ Lyric FM audio
    214*|(no radio channel name)|Radio|RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta audio
    215-220*|(no radio channel names)|Radio|no audio

    * Hidden on Saorview receivers but can be selected by entering the channel no. via the remote control
    ** RTÉ Junior 0700-1845 approx / RTÉ One +1 1900-0100/0200 approx. Timesharing


  • #880
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,092 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    sudzs wrote: »
    Exactly the same problem here in Co Down. I've rescanned a couple of times but still stuck with the original RTE1 with the annoying saorview banner! However I have lost an alternative RTE1 that used to be pixalated, it disappeared during the latest scan I did so maybe they are still doing something.. :confused:

    Anyone know anything? I emailed Saorview and they just said to rescan and if that doesn't work call out someone to look at the aerial. :(

    As with the previous post most likely an aerial/signal issue, a pixelated picture would indicate this.

    Again, where is your aerial located and which transmitter is it pointing at? Using the Saorview coverage checker, which transmitter is recommended for your location? Input your postcode into the search box.


  • #881
    sudzs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,757 ✭✭✭sudzs


    The Cush wrote: »
    As with the previous post most likely an aerial/signal issue, a pixelated picture would indicate this.

    Again, where is your aerial located and which transmitter is it pointing at? Using the Saorview coverage checker, which transmitter is recommended for your location? Input your postcode into the search box.

    Thanks for the reply. It's an external aerial. Just had a look at the coverage checker and we're 8 miles from the Clermont Carn transmitter. So looks like someone has to go up on the roof?? :(


    ...and it was the RTE! on channel 1 that was pixelated and has now gone


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  • #882
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,396 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    Mr Cumulonimbus wrote: »
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    This is how they should have informed people of Saorview in the first place and not bothered with Tommy and whatever the cat was called.

    It would have been cheaper and more effective.


  • #883
    Elmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,641 ✭✭✭✭Elmo


    Sam Russell wrote: »
    This is how they should have informed people of Saorview in the first place and not bothered with Tommy and whatever the cat was called.

    It would have been cheaper and more effective.

    You forgot Gay Byrne.


  • #884
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,396 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    Elmo wrote: »
    You forgot Gay Byrne.

    I wish I could. He is still broadcasting (on Lyric on Sundays) twenty years after he retired. As an octagenarian, he is in fastastic form, but is it not time he moved aside to let a much younger person at the microphone?


  • #885
    Elmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,641 ✭✭✭✭Elmo


    Sam Russell wrote: »
    I wish I could. He is still broadcasting (on Lyric on Sundays) twenty years after he retired. As an octagenarian, he is in fastastic form, but is it not time he moved aside to let a much younger person at the microphone?

    He is going kind of

    http://radiotoday.ie/2014/03/gay-byrne-ready-to-leave-rte-lyric-fm/


  • #886
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,396 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    That is good news. After 50 years, you would think they would have found a replacement by now.


  • #887
    steviegall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭steviegall


    The Cush wrote: »
    Most likely an aerial problem, many similar posts here since the 2nd multiplex launched late last year. Might need to be realigned on your nearest transmitter. Are you using an indoor or outdoor aerial?

    Use the Saorview coverage checker to find the recommended transmitter for your location - http://www.saorview.ie/get-saorview/make-the-switch/coverage-map/, input your postcode into the search box.

    Current Saorview multiplex line-up
    Multiplex 1
    LCN
    |
    Channel
    ||
    11|no channel name (RTÉ 1 simulcast)|SD|temporary, going on April 2nd
    02|RTÉ Two|HD|
    03|TV3|SD|
    04|TG4|SD|
    05|3e|SD|
    06|RTÉ News Now|SD|
    17*|(no channel name/testcard)|SD|previously RTÉ Junior simulcast
    18*|(no channel name )|SD|previously RTÉ1 +1 simulcast
    200|RTÉ Radio 1|Radio|
    201|RTÉ Radio 1 Extra|Radio|
    202|RTÉ 2FM|Radio|
    203|RTÉ Lyric FM|Radio|
    204|RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta|Radio|
    205|RTÉ Pulse|Radio|
    206|RTÉ 2XM|Radio
    207*|(not used)||previously RTÉ Choice
    208|RTÉ Gold|Radio|
    209|RTÉ Junior/RTÉ Chill|Radio

    Multiplex 2
    LCN
    |
    Channel
    ||
    01|RTÉ One|HD|
    12*| (no channel name/testcard) |HD|
    13*|(no channel name/testcard)|SD|RTÉ Lyric FM audio
    14*|(no channel name/testcard)|HD|TG4 subtitles and teletext previously
    15*|(no channel name/testcard)|SD|RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta audio
    16|(not used)||
    07|RTÉ Junior**|SD|
    08|RTÉ One +1**|SD|
    211-212*|(no radio channel names)|Radio|no audio
    213*|(no radio channel name)|Radio|RTÉ Lyric FM audio
    214*|(no radio channel name)|Radio|RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta audio
    215-220*|(no radio channel names)|Radio|no audio

    * Hidden on Saorview receivers but can be selected by entering the channel no. via the remote control
    ** RTÉ Junior 0700-1845 approx / RTÉ One +1 1900-0100/0200 approx. Timesharing
    hey there,

    my aerials are both external and the one for rte is pointed at holywell hill just east of derry on the roi side of the border although when i input my postcode it tells me i should be using the letterkenny transmitter but the difference in the two is only 3-4 km if that

    every other channel from roi has and is working fine so i cant see it being an aerial problem and they are only installed like 5-6 years


  • #888
    zg3409
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,364 ✭✭✭zg3409


    steviegall wrote: »
    hey there,

    my aerials are both external and the one for rte is pointed at holywell hill just east of derry on the roi side of the border although when i input my postcode it tells me i should be using the letterkenny transmitter but the difference in the two is only 3-4 km if that

    every other channel from roi has and is working fine so i cant see it being an aerial problem and they are only installed like 5-6 years

    If you have two aerials they are probably fed into a diplexer to combine them. For some reason you are having problems pickup up some of the stations. It's most likely an aerial problem. 5 years is a long time for aerials to last outdoors with rust, wind etc. If you want the channels it would be worth forking out on a new setup. It would be best to get a professional installer as two aerial setups are more complicated and more difficult to DIY. Many people are in the same boat where their aerials are not working as they would like.

    Naturally they should be pointed at where the best signal is, and a professional guy with the right equipment can test that.


  • #889
    ardle1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭ardle1


    sudzs wrote: »
    Exactly the same problem here in Co Down. I've rescanned a couple of times but still stuck with the original RTE1 with the annoying saorview banner! However I have lost an alternative RTE1 that used to be pixalated, it disappeared during the latest scan I did so maybe they are still doing something.. :confused:

    Anyone know anything? I emailed Saorview and they just said to rescan and if that doesn't work call out someone to look at the aerial. :(

    Hi, I had similar problem and living on border, so then I changed location setting to England and re-scanned, you will still get Rté 1 with message! But if you scroll down channels you will come across another Rté 1 without message!! Btw b4 anyone asks this is not the +1 Rté 1.... Hope this helps.


  • #890
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,599 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Sam Russell wrote: »
    This is how they should have informed people of Saorview in the first place and not bothered with Tommy and whatever the cat was called.

    All that small text would have been illegible on analogue ;)

    I'm partial to your abracadabra,

    I'm raptured by the joy of it all.



  • #891
    fat-tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,711 ✭✭✭fat-tony


    Sam Russell wrote: »
    That is good news. After 50 years, you would think they would have found a replacement by now.
    I understand that the reason is that they cannot source the valves which are used to power the station's output.... sad really:(


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  • #892
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,396 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    ninja900 wrote: »
    All that small text would have been illegible on analogue ;)

    Then make the text bigger or more direct. It would have been cheaper whatever they did. Just reduce the picture size, anything, just to get the calls into Joe, then everone would know all about it.


  • #893
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,396 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    fat-tony wrote: »
    I understand that the reason is that they cannot source the valves which are used to power the station's output.... sad really:(

    I was refering to GB - he used to power the stations output, but not with valves.


  • #894
    Veelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭Veelle


    Can anyone tell me will there be any further rescans required by Saorview?

    I am not a Saorview customer but my receiver also needs to be rescanned now which is an awful pain. My installer cannot/will not(?) give me guidance over the phone how to do this, nor can I figure out how to do it myself using the User Manual. Instead installer must visit and complete rescan himself for me at a cost.

    Not sure if I am being ripped off or if others have this problem.
    Thanks.


  • #895
    Elmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,641 ✭✭✭✭Elmo


    Veelle wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me will there be any further rescans required by Saorview?

    I am not a Saorview customer but my receiver also needs to be rescanned now which is an awful pain. My installer cannot/will not(?) give me guidance over the phone how to do this, nor can I figure out how to do it myself using the User Manual. Instead installer must visit and complete rescan himself for me at a cost.

    Not sure if I am being ripped off or if others have this problem.
    Thanks.

    Possibly one when UTV Ireland arrives, another when TG4 HD arrives and another when TV3 HD arrives!!!!

    What type of TV? What service are you using?


  • #896
    Veelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭Veelle


    Thanks for that, its good to know! Can't remember what TV we have, the dish/aerial installed by independent installer - one of the "no monthly bills" type.


  • #897
    dublinman1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,937 ✭✭✭dublinman1990


    Veelle wrote: »
    Thanks for that, its good to know! Can't remember what TV we have, the dish/aerial installed by independent installer - one of the "no monthly bills" type.

    I would assume that you use Freeview HD from the UK then. Is the Freeview reception coming from a STB or TV?

    Where are you living to get it's reception from your local transmitter?


  • #898
    Elmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,641 ✭✭✭✭Elmo


    @Veelle where are you based?


  • #899
    Wayne Cochran
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭Wayne Cochran


    dublinman1990 wrote: »
    I would assume that you use Freeview HD from the UK then.

    Why do you "assume" that to be the case?


  • #900
    formerly scottish paddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭formerly scottish paddy


    If you are not a Saorview "customer" or viewer why do you need to rescan Saorview????? :confused:


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  • #901
    dublinman1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,937 ✭✭✭dublinman1990


    Wayne Cochran wrote: »
    Why do you "assume" that to be the case?

    I would assume it because both Freeview/Freeview HD and Saorview are not pay per month platforms for the TV market here in Ireland. They are Free to Air for the year once you pay a TV licence in the jurisdiction you are living in either in the republic or the north.

    Freeview/Freeview HD is received from the UK including the North of Ireland. Saorview is owned by 2RN (RTE NL).

    The poster who gave the information has to say whether the service the poster receives uses an aerial to get DTT and use Saorview approved equipment.

    The poster said that is NOT a Saorview Customer (whatever that means) so yes I would initially assume that Freeview from either the UK or the North could be the logical outcome.

    Or it could be that the equipment is stated as 'Irish Digital Ready' in which a manual scan of the MUX1 and MUX2 will be the sufficient outcome in the short term.


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