Manual tune added to Alba Freesat boxes

Alba has issued an update for its Bush, Goodmans and Grundig Freesat receivers, which includes the much-awaited addition of manual tuning.

The function, included in the 1.4.33 update which went live yesterday, allows users to tune in the hundreds of services broadcast free-to-air on satellite but not listed in the Freesat electronic programme guide.

Manual tuning can be accessed by pressing "Menu", "Settings" then "Add non-Freesat services". Once tuned, services are listed from channel number 3000.

Alba committed to adding the function following complaints from Digital Spy forum members and uncertainty over whether it was a legal requirement.

> Discuss the update and find out more on the Freesat forum