Changes to the Sky TV guide - February 2022

[Anonymous]

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@LGUser wrote:

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@GD1 wrote:

NBC News Now is currently testing live video off EPG on 28e https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/nbc-news-now-prepares-for-uk-launch

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I added it back when they were showing a test pattern.

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NBC News Now may not launch as a linear channel and may launch as an interactive channel with Peacock. NBC News Now is an online streaming service provided with a Peacock subscription* in the US. Its satellite frequency may be used for this and may not require a channel number. 

NBC also may avoid Ofcom/BAI/Luxembourg regulations as it would not be a linear channel. 

(* NBC News Now is a free online channel that anyone can watch, but is included with a Peacock subscription in the US)

[GD1]

@Anonymous  NBC News Now are  broadcasting over satellite they won't be able to circumvent Ofcom rules as the channel can be received FTA on any suitable satellite receiver.  I 

[Anonymous]

@GD1  So how do I get it on my sky Q what channel number thanks 

[Anonymous]

@GD1 thanks @Chloe-W22  when will Kathie show on sky TV guide in future thanks 

[NickNewark]

 just added NBCNews on sky. Still as a added channel, not on the guide. 

[Anonymous]

Sorry I mean when will it be adde to TV guide on sky 

[Anonymous]

@GD1 sorry Iv just come back on here to get the things so I can manually tune the channel on my sky Q but you uploaded them here but disappeared so can you re put them in here so I can do it thanks 

[GD1]

@Anonymous  Best to keep an eye on the EPG update thread, when it is due to be added it's will show in this thread or March's thread.

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

@GD1  So how do I get it on my sky Q what channel number thanks 

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NBC News Now is broadcasing under the label "53710" under the following satellite settings:

Frequency: 11.385
Polarisation: H (Horizontal)
Symbol Rate: 29.5
FEC: 8/9
Mode: DVB-S2 QPSK
Service ID: 53710

For Sky Q boxes - to add NBC News Now:

1. Press the HOME icon (it looks like a house) on your remote

2. Scroll DOWN and select "Settings"

3. Select "Manual tuning"

4. Press RIGHT on your remote

5(a). If you have channels already here, use the DOWN button to scroll to the end.

5(b). Select "Add channels".

6. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and numbers on your remote to add the settings above. 

(Don't double select the LEFT button, as you may back-up to the previous menu)

7. Select Find channels.

8. Select 53710 (ensure it is checked)
9. Scroll to bottom and select "Add channel"

10. Select Exit button (looks like a sqaure with a left arrow)

For Sky Q boxes - to view NBC News Now:

1. Press the HOME icon (it looks like a house) on your remote

2. Scroll DOWN and select "Settings"

3. Select "Manual tuning"

4. Press RIGHT on your remote

5. Select 53710.

Alternatiely, you can go here and watch it: https://www.nbcnews.com/now

[Anonymous]

@Anonymous  Thanks so much 

[Anonymous]

@Chloe-W22  hi any update for changes to  TV guide for next week thanks 

[stubie]

So NBC News should also launch on Sky Go as well?

[Anonymous]

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@stubie wrote:

So NBC News should also launch on Sky Go as well?

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This will be a contractual decision between Sky & NBC.

Sky provides TV channels on:

• satellite (Sky Q, Sky+HD, Sky+, Sky Digiboxes)
• Sky Glass,
• PlayStation app
• Xbox app
• Sky Go

Sky & NBC may decide only to provide it to the satellite service or any combination of the above.

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:

@GD1  So how do I get it on my sky Q what channel number thanks 

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NBC News Now is broadcasing under the label "53710" under the following satellite settings:

Frequency: 11.385
Polarisation: H (Horizontal)
Symbol Rate: 29.5
FEC: 8/9
Mode: DVB-S2 QPSK
Service ID: 53710

For Sky Q boxes - to add NBC News Now:

1. Press the HOME icon (it looks like a house) on your remote

2. Scroll DOWN and select "Settings"

3. Select "Manual tuning"

4. Press RIGHT on your remote

5(a). If you have channels already here, use the DOWN button to scroll to the end.

5(b). Select "Add channels".

6. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and numbers on your remote to add the settings above. 

(Don't double select the LEFT button, as you may back-up to the previous menu)

7. Select Find channels.

8. Select 53710 (ensure it is checked)
9. Scroll to bottom and select "Add channel"

10. Select Exit button (looks like a sqaure with a left arrow)

For Sky Q boxes - to view NBC News Now:

1. Press the HOME icon (it looks like a house) on your remote

2. Scroll DOWN and select "Settings"

3. Select "Manual tuning"

4. Press RIGHT on your remote

5. Select 53710.

Alternatiely, you can go here and watch it: https://www.nbcnews.com/now

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Just FYI, you can say "Settings" using the voice command by pressing and holding the blue MICROPHONE button, saying "Settings" and releasing the button. Then continue from step 3 above.

Also, if the channel has EPG data, this will only be viewable when you select the channel to view it and it will show what's on now only. Sky have disabled the SELECT and INFORMATION (i) buttons on maual channels (Sky Q). (Personally, I think this is to discourage using manual channels)

Also pause, rewind and fast forward are also disabled (Sky Q, Sky+HD, Sky+)

[Richardr1]

NBC Newsnow has got an Ofcom licence:

Ofcom Website