Freeview – Channel Changes 23.11.22
On 23 November 2022 some broadcasters are making important changes to their channels.
Viewers will need to retune their TV’s to keep their channels and TV guide up to date.
Please be aware that the below information is not meant for viewer consumption, for viewer facing comms please use the information found on our latest service update.
Channel Launches:
| Channel Name | LCN | Mux |
| Alaraby Network | 279 | SDN |
| ROK | 280 | SDN |
| BBC Information Channel | 799 | BBC A |
MUX Moves:
| Channel Name | LCN | Current Mux | New Mux |
| Quest | 12 | SDN | ARQ B |
| Capital FM | 724 | SDN | ARQ A |
| Heart | 728 | SDN | ARQ A |
Simulcasts:
| Channel Name | LCN | MUX | Start Date | End Date |
| Quest | 12 | SDN | 23rd Nov | 1st Dec |
| Capital FM | 724 | SDN | 23rd Nov | 1st Dec |
| Heart | 728 | SDN | 23rd Nov | 1st Dec |
The above simulcasts will run on SDN to allow time for viewers to retune between 23rd Nov and 1st Dec. From 1st December viewers that have not retuned will see a slate advising them to retune to continue receiving the channel.
Channel Closures:
| Chanel Name | LCN | MUX | Comments |
| Quest Red+1 | 71 | ARQ B | Going offline to fit in with Quest changes as above |
| Rok | 276 | SDN | Going offline to fit in with ROK changes as above |
There will be a pop up running on Quest Red+1 (LCN 71) between 16th and 22nd of November:
From 23rd Nov, Quest Red+1 will no longer be available on Freeview channel 71.
Quest Red will continue to be available to view on 40.
This will then be updated to show a retune slate.
Any changes to the above will be reflected in the Freeview service update – read the updates here.
