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  • Satellite TV beyond 2030

    by Michael Hickey
    Is Satellite TV Being Switched Off? We are frequently asked whether UK satellite television will be switched off in 2030. The simple answer is no. ...

  • Edision Piccollino Remote Programming Instructions

    by Michael Hickey
    The guide explains: How to enter learning mode How to copy the Sony TV, LG, Samsung etc remote commands How to program volume, mute, and power but...

  • Fransat Update May 2026

    by Michael Hickey
    Some older FRANSAT HD receivers are not compatible with this security update and, since 27 April 2026, can no longer receive all French TNT channe...

  • CNN

    by Michael Hickey
    ### 📡 CNN No Longer Free-to-Air on UK Satellite (28.2°E) We want to inform our customers that CNN International is no longer available as a free-to...

  • Freesat & Saorview Channel List 2026

    by Michael Hickey
    Freesat & Saorview Channel List 2026 (Downloadable PDF)    

  • Zgemma H8- add channels to bouquets

    by Michael Hickey
    Step 1: Open the channel list • Turn on the TV and Zgemma box • Press the OK button on the remote to bring up the channel list Step 2: Open the...

  • Channel Frequency changes-

    by Michael Hickey
      SOME NEW CHANNELS ARE AVAILABLE AND SOME EXISTING CHANNELS HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY THE BROADCASTER , HOW DO I TUNE THEM IN ? From time to time broad...

  • Why are some Satellite TV channels changing frequency recently?

    by Michael Hickey
    The recent frequency and channel changes on the Astra 2 satellite cluster at 28.2° East are common occurrences in satellite broadcasting and happen...

  • No signal on your TV when connected to a Satellite box?

    by Michael Hickey
    A "No Signal", "No Source", or "No Input" message will appear on your TV screen if the TV is not receiving a signal from your TV box. This is often...

  • Retuning your Satellite receiver

    by Michael Hickey
    Method 1: Using your satellite remote: Select Menu, scroll to Installation, Satellite Installation, single scan (red button) Here you will se...

  • How to update & retune your Amiko A4 Satellite combo box

    by Michael Hickey
    How to tune an Amiko A4 combo Select the ‘Home’ button on your remote Scroll across to ‘Installation’ Select ‘Satellite install’ Select your desir...

  • BBC closes standard definition channels on satellite

    by Michael Hickey
    The BBC has confirmed the closure of 11 standard definition channels broadcast on satellite in the UK from the 28 degrees East satellite neighbour...