In the News

Broadcast Networks creates interactive test facility for ITV
Source: Broadcast Engineering Wednesday 3rd October 2007

Systems integration specialist Broadcast Networks has completed an installation for UK’s ITV that allows the broadcaster to test its interactive service on the SKY satellite platform. Read more...

UK Solent TV prepares to launch on Sky
Source: www.satellitehelp.co.uk, Thursday, 23 November 2006

Solent TV, the first not-for-profit commercial local television station in the UK, has commissioned Broadcast Networks to install a new studio and playout centre at its Isle of Wight facility in readiness for its launch as a new channel on Sky. Read more ...

Solent TV confirms Sky launch
Source: www.digitalspy.co.uk, Thursday, 23 November 2006

Solent TV has announced that it plans to launch on Sky on January 15, 2007. Read more ...

Solent TV on Digital
Source: www.islandpulse.co.uk, Thursday, 23 November 2006

Solent TV, the first not-for-profit commercial local television station in the UK, has commissioned Broadcast Networks to install a new studio and playout centre at its Isle of Wight facility in readiness for its launch as a new channel on SKY. Read more ...

Broadcast Networks Helps Solent TV Get Ready For SKY Launch
Source: www.4rfv.co.uk, Wednesday, 22 November 2006

Solent TV, the first not-for-profit commercial local television station in the UK, has commissioned Broadcast Networks to install a new studio and playout centre at its Isle of Wight facility in readiness for its launch as a new channel on SKY. The station, which broadcasts local news, sports and information about the Isle of Wight and Solent region, already delivers its programmes via the Rowridge analogue terrestrial transmitter as well as Internet streaming and local Cable TV services. From January 2007, it will be available on digital satellite across Europe, making it the first community station to access the distribution potential of Digital Satellite Broadcasting. Read more ...

HD for ITV
Source: www.bplec.co.uk, Wednesday, 28 June 2006

As part of the on-going expansion and updating of its infrastructure, ITV has installed a trial high definition playout facility at its Southern Transmission Centre. The facility was installed by system integration specialists Broadcast Networks and was completed in May 2006 in time for ITV’s HD coverage of the FIFA World Cup. Read more ...

Rome's SBP upgrades to HD OB
Source: www.tvbeurope.com, Thursday, 06 July 2006

The UK's Broadcast Networks has been awarded the contract by SBP to refurbish an existing 20-camera OB truck (OB6) and upgrade it to full HD production capability. Read more ...