Channel identification guide

8TV in Latvia · channel ID and TV guide

8TV in Latvia uses the catalogue ID 8TV.lv. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for 8TV.lv when you match 8TV in Latvia. The directory associates this feed with Tet.

Station details

Source identifier
8TV.lv
Source geography
Latvia · LV
Programme categories
general
Site listed in the snapshot
tet.lv
Network field
Tet
Owner field
Helio Media
Launch field
2021-05-28

Similar channel names

8TV in Malaysia can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (8TV.my) with 8TV.lv before switching the listing.

Compare the source IDs before changing the feed
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
8TVMalaysia8TV.myMedia Prima
8TVUzbekistan8TV.uz8tv.uz

Match the TV guide

Compare one local bulletin or other known programme before accepting a same-name entry.

<channel id="8TV.lv">…</channel>
<programme channel="8TV.lv" start="20250715200000 +0300">…</programme>

Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.

Historical time conversions for the example XMLTV entry. Match the date and location of your actual feed.
Example zoneLocal timeThe same time in UTC
Europe/Riga15 Jan 2025 20:00 +020015 Jan 18:00 UTC
Europe/Riga15 Jul 2025 20:00 +030015 Jul 17:00 UTC

Try the XMLTV test file

The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.

Open the XMLTV test file

Another directory entry can look similar. Check the identity fields for 8TV before changing the mapping.

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “8TV | guide alignment test” against 8TV.lv in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with 8TV.lv exactly, including punctuation and letter case.
Wrong feedKeep the selected Tet service paired with 8TV.lv. Compare the local bulletin or programme title in the broadcaster listing.

Sources and further reading