❌ Sky Digital Channel Closures – June 2025 Update (Astra 2F, 28.2°E)
Sky UK has officially discontinued several high-definition entertainment and movie channels previously available on 12285.00 MHz Vertical (Astra 2F). These changes are part of an apparent seasonal refresh or rebranding strategy.
Channels Removed from 12285 MHz V (DVB-S2 | SR: 27500 | FEC: 2/3 | VideoGuard)
| Channel Name | SID | PID (Video/Audio) | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Drama HD | 3816 | 514 [MPEG-4] / 642, 662 nar | English |
| Sky Action HD | 6014 | 516 [MPEG-4] / 647, 644 nar | English |
| Sky 80s' HD | 6020 | 521 [MPEG-4] / 653, 652 nar | English |
| Sky Hits HD UK | 6033 | 522 [MPEG-4] / 657, 656 nar | English |
📡 These channels are no longer transmitted by satellite in Europe, meaning they are not accessible via Sky boxes using the Astra 2F feed.
🔁 What's Likely Happening?
Sky UK frequently rotates or rebrands its pop-up channels based on viewer trends, movie rights, or special programming seasons. The departure of channels like Sky Drama HD or Sky Hits HD typically signals the introduction of new genre-based replacements (e.g., Sky Romance HD, Sky Karate Kid HD, Sky Pride HD – all newly launched on the same transponder).
🛠️ Installer Tip:
If you're maintaining a system for Sky viewers in Europe (especially via card-sharing or expat satellite setups), make sure to rescan transponder 12285 V and update your channel lists.