BigAl1 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Curious as to why this has happened. usually I might loose one or two and I re tune and they return but this time I have lost 15-20 three or 4 days ago and they have not come back include most if not all from 106 (used to be BBC4 ) through to 200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace* Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) It’s the retune.Our area is crap for free view now only 5 HD channels and some disappear every retune. Edited February 6, 2021 by *Wallace* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeZeus Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I'm not on Freeview Channels myself because I'm on VM but I suspect this is because certain channels are now being reorganised to differing channel numbers together same types together with adding +1 hr channels etc ....HD etc....just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Relic Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 hour ago, *Wallace* said: It’s the retune.Our area is crap for free view now only 5 HD channels and some disappear every retune. I wonder why retuning should reduce the number of channels. I've had it, then they return, and I put it down to atmospherics and the weather. If there is a trend downwards over time, then I would think it must be another issue. Reduced funding for Freeview infastructure? Are some wavelengths being affected by 4G or 5G, or are some wavelengths being lost to these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace* Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 The provider changes the channel line up all the time,sometimes when I’ve returned I get very few channels I’ve put it down to bad weather the aerial etc and retuned later and it was ok,look on the free view website it will tell you what channels you should get in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Bynnol Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 There has been a major reorganization of channels throughout the country over a period of time to make way for phones an other digital services. This is mostly complete in Sheffield but continues in other parts of the country. So there should be no change since Jan 5th. There has been a reduction in available channels from Sheffield, particularly HD. The Emley Moor transmitter is under repair and is broadcasting from a temporary mast. As we are on the edge of the range of Emley Moor(and Belmont), any slight changes in reception are magnified eg trees growing, aerial moving, weather, less power from the transmitter. A cold, clear, windless morning will make for a better 'retune' and some channels will reappear. Sticking a big tower crane called "Hallam Towers" in front of the Sheffield transmitter at Crosspool might affect some out towards Eccleshall etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmambo Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 22 minutes ago, Annie Bynnol said: There has been a major reorganization of channels throughout the country over a period of time to make way for phones an other digital services. This is mostly complete in Sheffield but continues in other parts of the country. So there should be no change since Jan 5th. There has been a reduction in available channels from Sheffield, particularly HD. The Emley Moor transmitter is under repair and is broadcasting from a temporary mast. As we are on the edge of the range of Emley Moor(and Belmont), any slight changes in reception are magnified eg trees growing, aerial moving, weather, less power from the transmitter. A cold, clear, windless morning will make for a better 'retune' and some channels will reappear. Sticking a big tower crane called "Hallam Towers" in front of the Sheffield transmitter at Crosspool might affect some out towards Eccleshall etc. The crane is not a good idea, some daft person might mistake it for a hotel !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl1 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Annie Bynnol said: There has been a major reorganization of channels throughout the country over a period of time to make way for phones an other digital services. This is mostly complete in Sheffield but continues in other parts of the country. So there should be no change since Jan 5th. There has been a reduction in available channels from Sheffield, particularly HD. The Emley Moor transmitter is under repair and is broadcasting from a temporary mast. As we are on the edge of the range of Emley Moor(and Belmont), any slight changes in reception are magnified eg trees growing, aerial moving, weather, less power from the transmitter. A cold, clear, windless morning will make for a better 'retune' and some channels will reappear. Sticking a big tower crane called "Hallam Towers" in front of the Sheffield transmitter at Crosspool might affect some out towards Eccleshall etc. I am used to the odd bit of poor picture quality and the temporary disappearing of the odd channel. Unusually though they have not come back. how long is the repair meant to be taking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Bynnol Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Pre covid my source said that these channels were removed and are no longer available in this area-so this list is out of date. 64 FreeSports 70 Quest Red 76 NOW 80s 83 Together TV +1 86 More4+1 87 PBS America +1 96 Forces TV 106 BBC FOUR HD 107 BBC News HD 111 QVC HD 112 QVC Beauty HD 113RT HD 114QUEST HD 205CBeebies HD No plans to reinstate The temporary Emley Moor was planned to be up for 5 years-three years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansheff Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 There was an update last Monday with some channels going for good, not sure which though. Have a look on the Freeview website, see if that is any help. Freeview | All your favourite TV shows, all in one place and all for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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