04-06-2015, 01:50 PM
SES Astra have switched some channels from Eutelsat's 28A satellite to their own Astra 2F. Transponders C3 and C4 (11307 and 11343) were moved to Astra 2F's UK-only beam, causing loss of signal in the fringes of Europe, including much of the Mediterranean, southern Spain and Portugal.
More switches are planned over the next few weeks. The bad news for those viewing British TV abroad is that the change was to the UK not pan-European beam. In the past few days, the BBC has opened up more Red Button services in preparation for summer music and sports events. The new channels are on the UK-only beam, leading to speculation that far more services will follow the BBC and ITV into oblivion in UK expat areas.
More switches are planned over the next few weeks. The bad news for those viewing British TV abroad is that the change was to the UK not pan-European beam. In the past few days, the BBC has opened up more Red Button services in preparation for summer music and sports events. The new channels are on the UK-only beam, leading to speculation that far more services will follow the BBC and ITV into oblivion in UK expat areas.