Satellite TV stopped working?

Astra 28.2 E - Transponder changes 2023

Satellite TV testing

Have you just switched on the Sat TV dome / dish on your boat / yacht / motorhome / caravan / horsebox to find it’s not tracking?


One potential cause is that BBC have recently introduced HD versions of their regional channels which required a number of the Astra 2 (28.2E) transponders to switch their transmission type to DVB-S2 (8psk modulation).



These changes mean that many automatic satellite systems will need updating in order to restore their ability to locate, identify and lock onto the signal in order to watch satellite TV services on Astra 28 like Freesat, Sky or Free to air (FTA) BBC / ITV / Channel 4 / 5 etc.


If you need assistance with reprogramming your antenna Burmarc are experienced with many different products for both marine & land-mobile applications from KVH TracVision, Intellian, Raymarine, Garmin, Oyster, Teleco, SatFi and others so please get in touch to arrange an on-site service which includes a diagnostic & visual health-checks as well as frequency updates where needed.


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