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New Tv Channel
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There is a new TV channel called Smithsonian - science and documentaries as far as I know. I know its on Virgin ch 295 and Freeview but dont know about other networks. I have Freeview and it hasn't been picked up automatically. I expect I will have to retune. Sou ds interesting anyway.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.IMPORTANT NOTE for anyone looking for the Smithsonian channel:
The channel is transmitted via an 'HD' multiplex. That means that it's ONLY available to viewers with 'Freeview HD' TV sets (or 'Freeview HD' set-top boxes).
Viewers who've only got basic 'Freeview' (without the 'HD' bit) CAN'T receive this new channel.
The channel is transmitted via an 'HD' multiplex. That means that it's ONLY available to viewers with 'Freeview HD' TV sets (or 'Freeview HD' set-top boxes).
Viewers who've only got basic 'Freeview' (without the 'HD' bit) CAN'T receive this new channel.
For clarification:
There is limited capacity within the Freeview spectrum, meaning that some 'SD' (Standard Definition) channels have to be accommodated on 'HD' (High Definition) multiplexes. (Multiplexes are the 'bundles' which Freeview channels are grouped into). Such stations can ONLY be received with 'HD' equipment (even though they're actually transmitting in 'SD').
The a516digital.com website (which is a standard reference source for those of us nerds who follow changes in TV broadcasting) states that Smithsonian is on Freeview channel 99 "for viewers with DVB-T2 compatible receivers, subject to local coverage"
https:/ /www.a5 16digit al.com/ 2019/02 /smiths onian-c hannel- to-laun ch-acro ss.html
Since 'DVB-T2' is the standard used by HD multiplexes, that means that 'HD' equipment is needed to receive the channel.
i.e. if your TV set (or set-top box) only has ordinary 'Freeview' built into it you WON'T be able to receive Smithsonian. You need a set (or box) with 'Freeview HD' built into it.
There is limited capacity within the Freeview spectrum, meaning that some 'SD' (Standard Definition) channels have to be accommodated on 'HD' (High Definition) multiplexes. (Multiplexes are the 'bundles' which Freeview channels are grouped into). Such stations can ONLY be received with 'HD' equipment (even though they're actually transmitting in 'SD').
The a516digital.com website (which is a standard reference source for those of us nerds who follow changes in TV broadcasting) states that Smithsonian is on Freeview channel 99 "for viewers with DVB-T2 compatible receivers, subject to local coverage"
https:/
Since 'DVB-T2' is the standard used by HD multiplexes, that means that 'HD' equipment is needed to receive the channel.
i.e. if your TV set (or set-top box) only has ordinary 'Freeview' built into it you WON'T be able to receive Smithsonian. You need a set (or box) with 'Freeview HD' built into it.