Channel 44 prepares for UK launch with tests

The UK’s first local Asian news broadcaster, Channel 44 is preparing for its launch on Sky later this month.

As revealed first on BizAsiaLive.com, Channel 44 will focus on current affairs for the Asian demographic locally. It will also have news updates from Pakistan. It is owned by the same group as Channel 24 and City 42 (Lahore channel) in Pakistan.

Channel 44 tests follow the exit of Muslim Ummah TV, which has now been removed from the Sky EPG. Channel 44 will take its EPG slot, 854 from September-end.

Currently, Channel 44 will begin its test transmission imminently but is showing a black level.

Channel 44 UK will be handled by Evolution, the same company, which looks after Hum TV in UK/Europe.

Tests of Channel 44 on Sky can be viewed at the following parameters below:
-> Using your Sky Digi remote, go to Services Menu
-> Select System Setup
-> Select Add Channels
-> Enter frequency: 11.597 (V), FEC: 5/6, SR: 22000 / DVB-S / QPSK
-> Find Channels and Press SELECT
-> Highlight ���53591? service and press Yellow button
-> Return to Services Menu
-> Other Channels (6) on STB / (8) on Sky+
-> ���53591? should be listed and available