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[tunefix-update] Automated Freeview channel updates
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prpr
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1.0.134:
Rename GREAT! movies +1 to GREAT! movies extra
Rename GREAT! christmas +1 to GREAT! christmas mix (sic)
Rename Pick to Sky Mix
Rename That's 60s MCR to That's Christmas MCR
Rename That's 70s MCR to That's 60s MCR
Rename That's 90s to That's 90s MCR
Rename That's 60s to That's Christmas
Rename That's 70s to That's 60s
Rename That's 80s to That's 90s
LCN change from 11 to 36 for Sky Arts
LCN change from 36 to 11 for Sky Mix
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prpr
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Those "GREAT!" channels have been renamed twice since being added, and there's still no content on them. The "That's" ones are mostly just stupid 1 or 2 hours in the middle of the night junk and are otherwise data delivered. They should just abandon it and go data only and shove them up in the 200s with all the other dross. Changes should be limited to once a year, per service, at most. The regulation is just pathetic. It would be different if I were in charge.
Black Hole
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Vote prpr!
Don't elect me, I would be even more Draconian.
Don't elect me, I would be even more Draconian.
No vote from me. I do not want to be controlled by a deranged dictator when I can be self governed. I only view from my favourite list and its EPG which includes all channels apart from the adult, shopping, sky wizard, Pay to View, 2 hour channels, all but 2 of the news channels and a few other zero interest TV and radio channels. The only time I am aware of all the dross in the TV list is when I open it to add a new worthwhile channel to my favourite list which is very rarely.
Black Hole
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...and of course we have tunefix!
Luke
Well-Knwοn Мember
DigitalUK published a consultation on 18 November 2020. It was open for comments for 8 weeks. The consultation included requesting comments on removing the restrictions on how often channel providers may reorder LCNs within their portfolio and change channels’ names. It also included requesting comments concerning increase the minimum broadcast hours requirement for any new channel launching on the platform to six hours per day.
https://www.everyonetv.co.uk/news/consultation/lcn-policy-consultation-change-march-2021
Approximately half of respondents for consultations that I've looked at, opt to keep their comments confidential. DigitalUK used to publish the non-confidential comments. Since rebranding to "Everyone TV" only the more recent consultations and a result report appear to be available for viewing . The non-confidential comments are now not to be found at all, (at least by me).
EEPhil
Number 28
I get the impression they couldn't organise one in a brewery!
As I understand, there's some small excuse. Together on Freeview is like a charity shop on the high street: it picks up channel slots that paying channels aren't using.
The June setup packed more paying channels in, leaving a smidgeonette of after hours Freeview time for Together on another mux.
This month someone at ITV realised that they were paying for +1 channels when anyone could pull their content through ITVX at +x for any x >= 0. So, heedless of the ITV3+1 viewer demographic, they dumped the +1 channels, down to the 2-hr slot that is the minimum to maintain possession of the LCN.
That meant that Together could have a much longer slot, but only by moving back to the original mux.
The June setup packed more paying channels in, leaving a smidgeonette of after hours Freeview time for Together on another mux.
This month someone at ITV realised that they were paying for +1 channels when anyone could pull their content through ITVX at +x for any x >= 0. So, heedless of the ITV3+1 viewer demographic, they dumped the +1 channels, down to the 2-hr slot that is the minimum to maintain possession of the LCN.
That meant that Together could have a much longer slot, but only by moving back to the original mux.
Owen Smith
Well-Known Member
Have ITV really got rid of all their +1 channels? (or reduced them to 2 hours a day)
So far just ITV3+1 and ITVBe+1. ITV2+1 hours were reduced. ITV4+1 was already vestigial. See https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/itv-makes-surprise-freeview-change/.
The financial imperative here is that ITV's Freeview slots come from a mux owned by an ITV company. The limited ad revenue available from gambling, chugging and funeral insurance is probably even less on a +1 channel, so maybe renting out the capacity to another provider will be more profitable.
The financial imperative here is that ITV's Freeview slots come from a mux owned by an ITV company. The limited ad revenue available from gambling, chugging and funeral insurance is probably even less on a +1 channel, so maybe renting out the capacity to another provider will be more profitable.
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prpr
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1.0.137:
and it's not even twelfth night. Bah humbug.
Rename GREAT! christmas to GREAT! romance
Rename GREAT! christmas mix to GREAT! romance mix
Rename That's Christmas to That's TV 2
Rename That's Christmas MCR to That's TV 2 MCR
Rename Best Xmas Music to That's 80s
and it's not even twelfth night. Bah humbug.
antipodean
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