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Forces TV

How can you get Forces TV channel on Freeview? I have re-tuned my TV, but I can not find the channel, It should be ob channel 96, but I can not get channel 96 on Freeview, I can not even get Pick 2! HELP!

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chilli2
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chilli2
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Anonymous User
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I have just noticed, that Forces TV is not availible everywhere: Here are the locations of where it is availible! 

LCN Service Genre Mux E W S NI CILCN     Service Genre Mux               E         W         S          NI        CI

1BBC ONEEntertainmentBBC A   
1BBC ONE NIEntertainmentBBC A    
1BBC ONE ScotEntertainmentBBC A    
1BBC ONE WalesEntertainmentBBC A    
2BBC TWOEntertainmentBBC A   
2BBC TWO NIEntertainmentBBC A    
2BBC TWO ScotEntertainmentBBC A    
2BBC TWO WalesEntertainmentBBC A    
3ITVEntertainmentD3&4   
3ITV WalesEntertainmentD3&4    
3STVEntertainmentD3&4    
3UTVEntertainmentD3&4    
4Channel 4EntertainmentD3&4 
4S4CEntertainmentD3&4    
5Channel 5EntertainmentD3&4
6ITV 2EntertainmentD3&4
7BBC ALBAEntertainmentBBC A    
7Channel 4EntertainmentD3&4    
7Local TVEntertainmentLocal   
8Local TVEntertainmentLocal  
9BBC FOUREntertainmentBBC A
10ITV3EntertainmentSDN 
10ITV3EntertainmentD3&4    
11PickEntertainmentARQ A 
12DaveEntertainmentARQ A 
13Channel 4+1EntertainmentD3&4
14More 4EntertainmentD3&4
15Film4EntertainmentD3&4
16QVCEntertainmentSDN 
17ReallyEntertainmentARQ A 
184MusicEntertainmentARQ B 
19YesterdayEntertainmentARQ B 
20DramaEntertainmentSDN 
215 USAEntertainmentSDN 
22Ideal WorldEntertainmentARQ B 
23Create & CraftEntertainmentARQ A 
24ITV4EntertainmentD3&4
25HomeEntertainmentARQ B 
26ITVBeEntertainmentSDN 
27ITV2 +1EntertainmentSDN 
28E4EntertainmentSDN    
28E4EntertainmentD3&4 
29E4+1EntertainmentARQ A 
305STAREntertainmentSDN 
315SpikeEntertainmentARQ B 
32Sony Movie ChEntertainmentARQ A 
33ITV +1EntertainmentD3&4  
33STV+1EntertainmentD3&4    
33UTV+1EntertainmentD3&4    
34ITV3+1EntertainmentSDN 
35QVC BeautyEntertainmentARQ B 
36QVC StyleEntertainmentARQ B 
37QUESTEntertainmentSDN 
38Quest RedEntertainmentARQ A 
39CBS ActionEntertainmentARQ B 
40Rocks & Co 1EntertainmentCOM8 HD 
41Food NetworkEntertainmentARQ A 
42Travel ChannelEntertainmentARQ B 
43Gems TVEntertainmentARQ A 
44Channel 5+1EntertainmentSDN 
45Film4+1EntertainmentBBC B
46ChallengeEntertainmentARQ A 
474sevenEntertainmentARQ B 
48movies4menEntertainmentARQ A 
49TJCEntertainmentARQ A 
50Sony Movie Channel+1EntertainmentLocal 
51TG4EntertainmentNI mux    
52RTÉ OneEntertainmentNI mux    
53RTÉ TwoEntertainmentNI mux    
545SELECTEntertainmentSDN 
555STAR+1EntertainmentCOM8 HD 
565USA+1EntertainmentCOM7 HD 
575Spike+1EntertainmentCOM7 HD 
58ITVBe+1EntertainmentSDN 
59ITV4+1EntertainmentSDN 
60Sony Crime ChannelEntertainmentARQ A 
61True EntertainmentEntertainmentSDN  
62True MoviesEntertainmentARQ B 
63BlazeEntertainmentSDN 
64CBS Action+1EntertainmentCOM7 HD 
65TBN UKEntertainmentARQ A 
66CBS RealityEntertainmentSDN 
67CBS Reality +1EntertainmentCOM7 HD 
68truTVEntertainmentLocal 
69Sony Crime Channel +1EntertainmentLocal 
70Horror ChannelEntertainmentSDN 
71CBS DramaEntertainmentARQ B 
72YourTVEntertainmentARQ A 
74The StoreEntertainmentSDN 
75The VaultEntertainmentG-MAN    
76Jewellery MakerEntertainmentARQ B 
77TCCEntertainmentSDN 
78Sewing QuarterEntertainmentARQ B 
79Dave ja vuEntertainmentARQ B 
80Blaze+1EntertainmentSDN 
81TalkingPictures TVEntertainmentARQ B 
82Vintage TVEntertainmentCOM7 HD 
83QUEST+1EntertainmentSDN 
84Quest Red+1EntertainmentCOM7 HD 
85HochandaEntertainmentSDN 
86More4+1EntertainmentCOM8 HD 
87Keep It CountryEntertainmentCOM7 HD 
89Clubland TVEntertainmentG-MAN    
90TV WarehouseEntertainmentG-MAN    
91Now 80sEntertainmentG-MAN    
92Now 90sEntertainmentG-MAN    
93TogetherEntertainmentCOM8 HD 
94PBS AmericaEntertainmentCOM8 HD 
95FreeSportsEntertainmentCOM8 HD 
96Forces TVEntertainmentCOM8 HD 
97Pick+1EntertainmentCOM7 HD 
100Freeview InformationEntertainmentD3&4
101BBC 1 Scot HDHDBBC B    
101BBC 1 Wales HDHDBBC B    
101BBC ONE HDHDBBC B   
101BBC ONE NI HDHDBBC B    
102BBC TWO HDHDBBC B
103ITV HDHDBBC B   
103ITV Wales HDHDBBC B    
103STV HDHDBBC B    
103UTV HDHDBBC B    
104Channel 4 HDHDBBC B
105Channel 5 HDHDBBC B
106BBC FOUR HDHDCOM8 HD 
107BBC NEWS HDHDCOM7 HD 
108Al Jazeera Eng HDHDCOM7 HD 
109Channel 4+1 HDHDCOM7 HD 
1104seven HDHDCOM7 HD 
111QVC HDHDCOM8 HD 
112QVC Beauty HDHDCOM8 HD 
113RT HDHDCOM7 HD 
115BT Showcase HDHDCOM8 HD 
201CBBCChildren'sBBC A
202CBeebiesChildren'sBBC A
203CITVChildren'sSDN 
204CBBC HDChildren'sBBC B
205CBeebies HDChildren'sCOM8 HD 
206POPChildren'sARQ B 
207Tiny PopChildren'sLocal 
208POP MaxChildren'sLocal 
209POP+1Children'sG-MAN    
210Tiny Pop+1Children'sG-MAN    
211Ketchup TVChildren'sSDN 
231BBC NEWSNewsBBC A
232BBC ParliamentNewsBBC A
233Sky NewsNewsARQ A 
234RTNewsARQ B 
250BBC Red ButtonText ServicesBBC A
251365 TravelText ServicesSDN 
252Kiss Me TVText ServicesARQ A 
253Proud DatingText ServicesARQ A 
260CCTVStreamed ChannelsSDN 
261Racing UKStreamed ChannelsSDN 
262CONNECT 4Streamed ChannelsSDN 
263SonlifeStreamed ChannelsSDN 
264VisionTVStreamed ChannelsSDN 
265Planet KnowledgeStreamed ChannelsSDN 
268Box NationStreamed ChannelsSDN 
269Arise NewsStreamed ChannelsSDN 
270LoveworldStreamed ChannelsSDN 
271Rocks and CoStreamed ChannelsSDN 
272Bollywood HDStreamed ChannelsCOM7 HD 
273Sports Channel NetworkStreamed ChannelsSDN 
274Asia TVStreamed ChannelsSDN 
601BBC RB 1InteractiveBBC A
670ADULT SectionAdultSDN 
671Television XAdultSDN 
672ADULT smileTV2AdultARQ B 
673ADULT smileTV3AdultARQ A 
674ADULT BabestnAdultARQ B 
675ADULT PartyAdultSDN 
678ADULT Xpanded TVAdultSDN  
679ADULT Studio 66AdultSDN 
699ADULT SectionAdultARQ B 
700BBC Radio 1RadioBBC A
701BBC R1XRadioBBC A
702BBC Radio 2RadioBBC A
703BBC Radio 3RadioBBC A
704BBC Radio 4RadioBBC A
705BBC R5LRadioBBC A
706BBC 5SXRadioBBC A
707BBC 6 MusicRadioBBC A
708BBC Radio 4 ExRadioBBC A
709BBC Asian Net.RadioBBC A
710BBC World Sv.RadioBBC A
711The Hits RadioRadioARQ B 
712KISS FRESHRadioARQ B 
713KISSRadioARQ B 
714KISSTORYRadioARQ B 
715MagicRadioARQ B 
716heatRadioARQ B 
717Kerrang!RadioARQ B 
718Smooth RadioRadioARQ B 
719BBC Local RadioRadioBBC A   
719BBC R ScotlandRadioBBC A    
719BBC Radio UlsterRadioBBC A    
719BBC Radio WalesRadioBBC A    
720BBC Local RadioRadioBBC A    
720BBC R n GaidhealRadioBBC A    
720BBC Radio CymruRadioBBC A    
720BBC Radio FoyleRadioBBC A    
721BBC Local RadioRadioBBC A  
722BBC Local RadioRadioBBC A    
723talkSPORTRadioARQ A 
724CapitalRadioSDN 
725Premier RadioRadioARQ B 
727Absolute RadioRadioSDN 
728HeartRadioSDN 
729RTÉ RnaGRadioNI mux    
730RNIB ConnectRadioARQ A 
731Classic FMRadioARQ B 
732LBCRadioARQ B 
733Trans World RadioRadioCOM7 HD 
734BBC Local RadioRadioBBC A    
735BBC Local RadioRadioBBC A    

 

It is a shame that this service is not in the South West, that is where I live, Bummer!

Andy
Legend 5
Legend 5

@Anonymous User There is some COM8 coverage in the South West but it will depend where you live. You need to be tuned to one of the transmitters listed here

 

https://ukfree.tv/maps/freeviewhd/com8

 

so if you are in range you could try seeing if your TV/Freeview device gives you the option to tune to one of those transmitters. Bear in mind even if you are in coverage if your aerial is pointing the wrong way you may not get the option. COM8 is broadcast at low power as well so even if you can tune to one of the transmitters you may not get a good picture if any.

Anonymous User
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I live in the Wiltshire area!

Andy
Legend 5
Legend 5

@Anonymous User Yeah, if you can tune to Hannington or Mendip you might be in luck. In any case COM8 is only meant as a temporary solution, the idea is in the next few years those channels will move to the more mainstream multiplexes which should improve coverage.

 

You could try sticking your postcode in here to see what COM8-carrying transmitters are in your area, but again it depends on your aerial setup and equipment used

 

http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/coveragechecker/

Anonymous User
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How would I connect or transmit to MENDIP?
Anonymous User
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I have checked the area coverage, of where I live and I should have all all there channels: https://www.freeview.co.uk/why-freeview/channels#qj530jY0YSqtGbCu.97 , I did an auto scan, and once completed, I chacked to see what I had, but it did not show Forces TV!

Andy
Legend 5
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@Anonymous User I'd guess if you want to tune to a different transmitter you'd need to do a manual retune otherwise you're just updating the transmitter you're already tuned to. If you are using the NOW TV Smart Box I don't think you can force a manual return but most other TVs or Freeview devices should let you do it.

 

I don't use Freeview myself so I'm not sure of the best way to tell you how to do it, I'll tag @commanda6 and @schnapps who are Freeview experts and they should be able to explain.

Anonymous User
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Great news , I have managed to get Force TV, I have done an auto scan on the TV and now I have the programme, at long last!