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CBS Drama is the home of modern drama classics. A destination showcasing irresistible primetime series and world renowned soaps. From shows that defined the genre to those that you'll be talking about in years to come, CBS Drama is a celebration of dramatic stories. We love colourful characters, compelling cliff-hangers, love stories, break-ups and happy endings. CBS Drama will make you laugh, or even shed a tear.

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Below is a list of all the television and radio channels that you can watch in the UK using one of the free services: DAB (for radio), Freeview, Sky No Card - Sky without a viewing card (Freesat from Sky (or fSfS)) and Freesat.. Where a channel can be watched for free, the channel number is listed below. In addition, if you can watch (or listen) immediately online, press the button in the "web" column.

As some channels are exclusive to one service alone, you may need to get receive more than one service to get all the channels you want. The coverage for Freeview differs too - those channels not provided by the public service "Freeview Light" transmitters the current coverage shown thus (54%), taken from Connected Nations Report 2017: Data analysis'

Key: wb_sunny daytime; watch_later nighttime; account_box funded from the TV License; flags show Freeview channel limits.
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TRUE CRIME XTRA   68 (90%) 147 134

Regional content: National channel with no regional content or variations.

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Freeview multiplex: TRUE CRIME XTRA is on multiplex COM4 in england flagscotland flagnorthernireland flagwales flag.

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Sunday, 11 September 2016
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J T Webster
1:21 AM

jb38: Hi Thanks for your reply RE postcode, but for some reason I cannot receive CBS Drama channel 71.
I can receive all the usual HD channels 1,2,3,4,5 etc. I am stumped now any suggestions jb38.

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9:05 AM

J T Webster: Yes, but are you able to view other programmes broadcast on COM7, i.e: 81 / 82 or 87?, because if not, you are not receiving COM7, as the HD channels you mentioned as being receivable are all broadcast by the main PSB3 HD transmitter.

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8:39 PM

J T Webster : In addition to my previous query, I am rather curious as to whether or not you are able to receive 112 QVC Beauty? this programme broadcast on COM8 HD.

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Tuesday, 13 September 2016
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J T Webster
12:46 AM

Hi JB38
Funny enough I can receive QVC Beauty on channel 35. Is there any way I can receive CBS Drama?
I cannot receive Channels 81,82& 87 but I am tuned in to receive a new channel BLAZE on CH. 84

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8:41 AM

J T Webster: Re receiving QVC Beauty on 35, yes you will do, as this channel number is broadcast by the COM6 (SD) transmitter whereas 112 is the HD version of the programme on COM8 HD. However, if it transpires that you are unable to view 112?, then for some reason or another you are not receiving COM7 or COM8, therefore could you please confirm (or otherwise) that you *are* able to view BBC1 HD on 101? (not just 1)

On the subject of Blaze (83) & Blaze +1 (84), forecast to be launched on 20th Sep @ 3pm, these two programmes are broadcast by the COM4 (SD) transmitter along with a number of other programmes such as ITV3 (10) / Drama (20) / 5Star (30) etc.




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Wednesday, 14 September 2016
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J T Webster
12:18 AM

Hi jb38
The answer is yes I can receive BBC 1 H D on channel 101 and also BBC 2 H D 0n 102 and 103 ,104 105 etc.

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8:57 AM

J T Webster: Thanks for the update re 101etc, however the fact of being able to receive same but not programmes on COM7 is inclined to give rise to suspicions that your box might possibly be one of the models unable to receive more than one HD multiplex without a manufacturers software update, this having been an issue with a number of models when COM7 first came into operation.

The way to test if it is or not is by deleting everything stored in the tuner, done by carrying out a retune "after" having removed the aerial connector, reconnecting the aerial on completion of and checking that no signal is received, which there shouldn't be.

The next stage is achieved by going into the tuning menu, selecting "manual" tune followed by entering then scanning C31(554.0Mhz). If this populates the EPG listings then your box is one of the models referred to, although it wouldn't go amiss to try carrying out a second manual tune (without deleting anything) on C47 (682.0Mhz), this being the main BBC101 / ITV HD multiplex.

Further assistance dependant on results, although it would be of assistance to know the make and model number of the box in question.





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Thursday, 15 September 2016
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J T Webster
12:09 AM

jb38 Thank for INFO.
I have the SPEC of my Digital Decoder
Model: BUSH
Digital Terrestrial Receiver DVB680

Input Frequency 470Mhz-862 Mhz

Digital Capabilities

DVB-T, MPEG2 MPEG4
DVB-T2, MPEG4

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1:13 PM

J T Webster: Unfortunately my suspicions were correct, insomuch that your DVB680 is one of the models unable to receive / store more than one HD multiplex at a time unless the software is updated, the problem with said update being that it came out back in April 2014 but "not" as an OA (over air) download, that is via the aerial whilst the box is tuned to BBC1, meaning that it has to be downloaded from the PC into a memory stick, although I will have a check to find out whether there has been an OA download or not, as there's an element of iffiness about the situation.

However, in the meantime you should try the manual tune procedure as mentioned in my previous reply, if its successful, then the remaining Mux channels (minus BBC/ITVHD) could be loaded in one at a time, as this would enable you to view programmes on COM7 albeit at the expense of BBC and ITV HD reception.

Channels in question being : 41 (BBC1) - 44 (ITV1) - 42 (ITV3 etc) - 45 (Pick TV etc) - 39 (Yesterday etc) - 51 (Local). By the way auto-tuning cannot be used.


However, the undermentioned link explains the procedure used to update the box, but which many could be excused for thinking that the procedure is more bother than its worth.


Microsoft Word - F-CS-105_003_Service Bulletin_Field_T8300_SW_Update.doc






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Thursday, 23 February 2017
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Bett I'Anson
3:12 PM

Hello, When are you going to air The Thorn Birds. I am desperate to see it. Yours hopefully, Bett.

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