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Invision – Committed to drive positive changes to Custom Install sector

February 16, 2022 No Comments Trade News
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Known for their proactive approach and passion for the custom install sector, Invision have launched a pledge – ‘Committed to Custom’.  Simply they pledge to improve training and education, provide high quality support for integrators, and offer innovative products. Invision have engaged several brands in their pledge which includes Krix, Origin Acoustics, Pulse Eight, Trinnov [...]read moreInvision – Committed to drive positive changes to Custom Install sector

Channel Changes 16/02/22

February 16, 2022 No Comments Trade News ,
Freeview

The following channel changes will be taking place on Wednesday 16th February: Current Name  New Name  LCN  Shopping Quarter HobbyMaker 73 Craft Store TV Create & Craft 85 Create & Craft Craft Extra 95 There will be no changes to muxes or broadcast hours for these channels. A retune will be required to view the [...]read moreChannel Changes 16/02/22

All-New Triax Multiswitches

February 6, 2022 No Comments Trade News ,
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Designed with the ease of installation in mind, supported with project support and Triax’s high level support.  Their new muliswitches are high quality and dependable whilst being versatile meaning they can be used across many scenarios so you don’t have to carry as much stock. They are compact in their design with a range of [...]read moreAll-New Triax Multiswitches

AWE launch their 2022 Smart Home Expo

February 1, 2022 No Comments Trade News
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AWE are well renowned for their Smart Home Expos which they haven’t been able to do for the past couple of years, so we are thrilled to be able to share that their Expo returns on the 29th and 30th March 2022 – held at their Epsom Headquarters. When you attend you will be able [...]read moreAWE launch their 2022 Smart Home Expo

Upcoming Channel Changes

January 18, 2022 No Comments Trade News ,
Freeview

The following channel changes will be taking place on Wednesday 19th January: Type of change Current LCN New LCN Current name New name Mux Comments Launch 110 – S4C HD – BBC B In Wales only. Name change 32 – Paramount Network 5Action SDN Name change 91 – That’s TV UK That’s TV (UK) COM 7 No [...]read moreUpcoming Channel Changes

BBC Three launches on Freeview on 26th January 2022

January 18, 2022 No Comments Trade News ,
Freeview

Following Ofcom’s consultation on BBC’s proposals for the launch of BBC Three, the channel will be launching on Freeview channel 23 in SD and channel 109 in HD. Changes to some channel numbers will be taking place at midday on 26th January 2022 to comply with requirements for the BBC Three launch on 01st February [...]read moreBBC Three launches on Freeview on 26th January 2022

Triax launch Triax Cast

January 16, 2022 No Comments Trade News , ,
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New products are always good to hear about, take a look at the Triax Cast.  Their latest product that provides a secure casting solution providing guests a true home-from-home experience when they stay at a hotel. For hotels it provides:- Improved loyalty as guests will want to return as they will get the best in-room [...]read moreTriax launch Triax Cast

Channel changes 23rd September 2021

September 23, 2021 No Comments Trade News ,
Freeview

On 23 September 2021 GREAT! Movies classic and GREAT! Movies cassic+1 will be renamed to GREAT! Movies Christmas and GREAT! Movies Christmas+1. There will be no changes to channel numbers or broadcast hours. A retune will be required to update viewers TV’s and keep their channels and TV Guide up to date.  To find out more about retuning watch [...]read moreChannel changes 23rd September 2021

Freeview Bilsdale Update – 16th Sept 2021

September 17, 2021 No Comments Trade News ,
Freeview

Freeview has just updated the latest advice for viewers affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire.  You can read the full update on their service update article. 16/09 – Arqiva have begun work on the temporary Bilsdale mast this week, and they are aiming to complete the build in early October. Much of the work is [...]read moreFreeview Bilsdale Update – 16th Sept 2021

Freeview Bilsdale Update – 8th Sept 2021

September 8, 2021 No Comments Trade News ,
Freeview

Freeview has just updated the latest advice for viewers affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire.  You can read the full update on their service update article.  WHAT’S NEW? A new temporary transmitter has been installed at Sutton Bank (near Thirsk) From 8th September, many more viewers to the south, east and west of Cold Kirby [...]read moreFreeview Bilsdale Update – 8th Sept 2021