Bell introduce the 9241 1TB HD PVR satellite receiver

The new model Bell TV satellite receiver the 9241+ features a 1 TB hard drive and the new on screen guide, this model will be available to rental customers with effect 1st July 2013.  

Recording capacity: 150 hours, high definition, and 500 hours of standard definition programming. 

Free Channels Bell TV-FibeTV July 2013

Happy Canada Day indeed,  Bell TV free preview channels for July 2013 are:

Discovery World

Satellite channel 1601

Ends 31 July 2013

BPM  TV

Satellite Channel 579

Ends 30th July 2013

New Bell TV On Screen Channel Guide Update

The new Bell TV onscreen channel guide information can be found on these additional channels for satellite subscribers:

885 NEWU*

550 NEW*I

1045 NE*UI

1207 N*WUI

1399 NEWUI*

1824 NEWU1

5 CBC channels and Explora HD join Bell TV satellite lineup

Six more new Bell TV Channels for satellite viewers


Channel 1010 CBC HH (Halifax)
Channel 1040 CBC OH (Ottawa)
Channel 1090 CBC WH  (Winnipeg)
Channel 1120 CBC EH (Edmonton)
Channel 1130 CBC HC (Calgary)
Channel 1845 EXPLH (Explora HD) - French

Bell TV new channels February 2013

Bell TV have added new channels to their February line up of programmes

TFO

Channel 137 (satellite)
Fibe TV channels 145
Free Preview until 28 Feb 2013

TFTO HD

HD channels 798 and 1837 (satellite)
Fibe TV channels 1145
Free Preview until 28 Feb 2013

GTV

Game TV

channel 274

and

H2

Channel 629 (Bell TV and Fibe TV)

Free Preview until 28 Feb 2013

Bell TV February 2013 Free previews

February 2013 Bell TV free preview channels are :

ARY DG

Ary Digital

Pakistani TV Dramas

Bell TV satellite channel 687
Fibe TV 835

Until 25th February 2013

H2
Bell TV and Fibe TV channel 629
Until 28th February 2013

TV5 and TV5HD

satellite channels - 145,  HD - 864, 1835
Fibe TV channels 134 and 1134 (HD)

Until 1st March 2013

Zee TV

Punjabi tv shows

Bell TV satellite Channel 679
Fibe TV Channel 838 

Until 27th March 2013

ATNU

Asian Television Network Urdu

Bell TV satellite channel 728
Fibe TV Channel 826 

Until 1st April 2013



Additional channels that you can view for free on Bell TV Feb 2013


NOTE: 14th Feb 2013
Zee TTV free preview extended until April 30th 2013
ATNU free preview extended until April 13th 2013

CHCO now available on Bell TV

Local Charlotte County TV channel joined the Bell TV

program line up for satellite tv subscribers and can be found on channel 539.

Read more about this New Brunswick independent TV channel - CHCO 

Bell TV HD Free Preview Channels 2012/2013

Free Preview channels on Bell TV  until 31st january 2013

• HIFI  satellite channel 1623
• OASIS  satellite channel 1625
• RADX  satellite channel 1627
• EQHD  satellite channel 1629

Bell TV HD receivers onscreen programming guide being updated

Bell TV satellite high definition (HD) receivers are to get an updated programming guide.

The current onscreen programming is blue, the new guide, which is already installed on 6400 and 9400 HD  model receivers, is black.  Details about the change will appear on channel 794  prior to the new guide being available.

Update 21st dec 2012
New Guide in now being implemented across Southern Ontario, your old online guide should update OK but just in case here's how to tackle 3 common bell tv errors

New Channels November 2012 (Bell TV)

New Bell TV Channels for November 2012 per the online guide today are:

Disney XD

Channel 562 Bell Satellite TV

Documentary HD
Channel 1310 Bell Satellite TV

LNC HD
Channel 1884 Bell Satellite TV

Prise 2 HD
Channel 1849 Bell Satellite TV

Pro Sieben Sat. 1 Welt
Channel 710 Bell Satellite TV

Musique Plus HD
Channel 1876 Bell Satellite TV

Fireplace Channels
English Audio - Channels 285, 892 and 1060
French Audio  - Channels 146, 891 and 1840

More Bell TV channels added 29 Nov 2012

On 29th November 2012, eleven more channels will be added to Bell TV (Satellite) channel line up:

CBC

Channel 583 - CBC Oshawa - CHEX2

Channel 587 - CBC Windsor -CBCWD

GLOBAL

Channel 594 - Global Regina - GLBRE

Channel 644 - Global Lethbridge -GLBLE

Channel 654 - Global Okanagan - GLBOK

CTS

Channel 646 - CTS Calgary -CTS-C

Channel 648 - CTS Edmonton - CTS-E

JOY

Channel 591 - Joy TV Winnipeg - JOY-W

Channe l656 - JOY TV Vancouver - JOY-V

OMNI

Channel 647 - OMNI Edmonton - OMN-E

Channel 645 - OMNI Calgary - OMN-C

2 CBC Channels being added on Bell Satellite TV

On the 29th November 2012, two new CBC channels will be added to Bell TV (Satellite) channel line up:

• Channel 196 - CBC Fredericton - CBCFN

• Channel 197 - CBC Charlottetown - CBCCH

Source:  Bell Satellite Television Guide:

Get Bell TV before winter

If you have been thinking about getting Bell TV before the snow flies, now is the time to do get things moving.

Special promotions currently in effect  (Triple Play - Bell TV, Fibe Internet, Home Phone) offer value for money service and long term monthly savings.  Here's just 3 good reasons to act today:

1. In response to customer demands - High Definition receivers are our primary receivers.
2. Premium Movies Package,  50% off until 31st December 2012.
3. Avoid installation not proceeding due to weather conditions.

Satellite TV 50 years Old today (12 July 2012)

Satellite TV is 50 years old, the first broadcast via satellite signal beamed down from space on the 12 July1962.

Telstar 1 launch Image Credit: NASA

Telstar 1, was a  collaboration between Bell Telephone laboratories, AT&T and NASA,  launched on the 10th July 1962.  Transmission of the first satellite tv signal and program broadcast  occurred two days later.  


The satellite began to malfunction 23 November 1962 , was turned off and then re activated on the 4th January 1963.  Telstar 1's onboard electronics finally failed  21 February 1963.  






Telstar 2 was launched 7th May 1963 and was in operation until May 1965.

Comedy Channel and CTV News now in HD on Bell TV

Two new HD (High Definition) Channels appeared on Bell TV today:

Comedy HD - Satellite Channel 1740
CTV News - Satellite Channel 1562N and Fibe TV Channel 1501

Both channels are being broadcast from Nimiq 6 at 91 degrees.

Olympic Channels on Bell TV

Three days ago the Bell TV Online Guide briefly displayed these channels: 

High Definition 2012 Olympics on Bell TV

• Channel 1160 OLYH1
• Channel 1161 OLYH2
• Channel 1162 OLYH3
• Channel 1163 OLYH4
• Channel 1164 OLYH5 
• Channel 1831 OLYH5

Standard Definition 2012 Olympics on Bell TV

• Channel 391 OLY1 
• Channel 392 OLY2 
• Channel 393 OLY3 
• Channel 394 OLY4 
• Channel 395 OLY5 

When the Winter Olympics were broadcast Bell TV also provided a channel with no commentary No word yet as to when these channels will officially appear or which Programs will be on what channels, when we hear we'll update you too.

Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Watch Nik Wallenda walk across Niagara Falls on Bell TV

The last time the Niagara Falls officials allowed a tightrope act was in 1896, history is about to be made.  Nik Wallenda is set to make the 1,550 feet walk over the falls, this evening, at 10.20pm ET. 

Nik will be starting out from Terrapin Point on the American side and will walk across to the Table Rock Center on the Canadian side of the gorge.  Event coverage beings with "Countdown to Niagara" and is followed by "Megastunts" the live coverage of the 30-40 minute tightrope crossing 173 feet above Horse Shoe Falls. 

On Bell TV tune to these channels to catch all the action:

8pm
CTV H  Channel 201
CTV-M Channel 205
CTV-T  Channel 212
CTVNO Channel 221
CTV-W  Channel 225
CTV-O  Channel 229
ABC-E  Channel 281
CTVHH Channel 1011 HD
CTVMH Channel 1031 HD
CTVHT Channel 1051 HD

CTVWH Channel 1091 HD

ABCHE Channel 1201 HD

9pm

CTV-R  Channel 235

CTV-S  Channel 249

CTVRH Channel 1106 HD

10pm
CTV-E Channel 239
CTV-C  Channel 243
CTVHC  Channel 1131 HD

11pm
CTV-V  Channel 250
ABC-W Channel 288
CTVHV Channel 1151 HD
ABCHW Channel 1211 HD




Nik Wallender in action, previous tightrope walks


Update: "I'm not carrying anything over, I promise,"  is what Nik Wallenda said to the Canadian border agents who stamped his passport and welcomed him to Canada following Nik's completion of the Niagara Falls tightrope walk.  The high wire walk began at 10.15pm ET 15th June 2012 took 25 minutes to complete and has placed Nik Wallenda's name in the history books.

GMA Pinoy TV, Free Preview on Bell until June 8th 2012

Filipino programming on Free preview on Bell TV

GMA Pinoy TV  

Channel 723  - satellite 
Channel 857 - Fibe TV 
until June 8th 2012

Nimiq 6 launch 17 May 2012 19:12 GMT

Nimiq 6 the 18th Telesat  Spacecraft to be launched.  The launch is scheduled for 
17th May 2012 at 19:12 GMT at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, (Launch Pad 24) aboard a Proton Breeze M Rocket.  The Satellite will be separated 9 Hours and 14 Minutes after liftoff.

Image: International Launch Services

Photos and Video: Spacevids.info - Proton-M, Nimiq 6

The Nimiq 6 communication satellite was built by Space Systems/Loral and will be operated by Telesat.
The satellite has 32 High  Powered Ku-Band Transponders and has been designed specifically for the expansion of (HD) High Definition Television services.  Nimiq 6 will exclusively deliver satellite signals direct to home for Bell TV subscribers across Canada.

Once the satellite has reached Geostationary Transfer Orbit it will use it's own propulsion system to maintain it's Geostationary Orbital Position (91.1 Degrees West longitude). 

Webcast of the Nimiq 6 Launch will be available on the 17th May 2012 approximately 30 minutes before liftoff.

How to tackle 3 Common Bell TV Error Codes

The 3 most common Bell TV (satellite) error codes that our ICT North technicians hear about are:

Error  Code 001  

Means: There is a problem with a multi-dish switch

Solution:  Run a Check Switch

How:  Press Menu, 6,1,1 Select Check Switch.

If this does not clear the problem ensure there are no loose cables, run it again.

Error Code 002

Means:   Bell TV satellite signal lost
Solution: Wait for the bad weather to end.  Remove snow or ice build up off the satellite dish.
If the weather is clear, check for loose cables then Run a Check Switch.

Error Code 005

Means: Loose cable, satellite dish has moved or is obscured,

satellite receiver not connected, satellite receiver not yet authorized,

Solutions: 

1. Check cable connections are not loose or dry and that there are no breaks in the cable.

Tighten connections and or replace the cabling. Via the remote press Menu 6,1,1 the bottom bar 

on this screen shows signal strength, the longer the green bar the better the signal strength.

The word Locked should also appear under the bar to indicated that the satellite has been successfully located.    Run a Check Switch. 

2. Make sure dish is secure and has a clear line of sight to the Bell TV satellite.

Via the remote press Menu 6,1,1 if the bottom bar on the Point Dish screen is red

Call a Bell representative to request a service call so the dish can be re aimed and secured.

Remove the obstruction (tree growth etc)

3. Ensure the satellite receiver is connected correctly and has been authorized.

Sometimes is can be as simple as making sure that connections to the receiver are not loose, that the correct output has been selected on your tv model  and that the power cord is plugged in.  

If you have requested authorization is can take a while, authorization is complete when the on screen message is removed.

If these errors do not resolve  Call 1-888-759-3473  (1-888-SKY-DISH) 

to speak to a call centre representative.

image credit bell.ca