RTP1 HD

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RTP1 HD was RTP's HDTV channel. In 2008 it broadcast the 2008 Summer Olympics in HD on ZON's cable and satellite platforms as a temporary service called RTP HD, with live programming from 1am to 5pm.^[1] It is also marketed as RTP1 HD, when broadcasting RTP1 programming.

Key Information

Country	Portugal
Broadcast area	Portugal
Headquarters	Lisbon
Programming
Picture format	Resolution: 1080i (HDTV) Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Ownership
Owner	Rádio e Televisão de Portugal
Sister channels	RTP1 RTP2 RTP3 RTP Memória RTP Açores RTP Madeira RTP África RTP Internacional
History
Launched	30 September 2009
Closed	28 November 2017
Links
Website	www.rtp.pt
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The channel closed on November 28, 2017, after the test period ended and RTP1 got a proper HD simulcast. The channel reopened for a few days after technical problems arose, but was shut down after the proper HD simulcast was able to broadcast once more.

• UEFA Champions League
• Portugal national football team qualifying matches
• Volta a Portugal

• Bem-Vindos a Beirais

• Os Nossos Dias (now)

• Festival RTP da Canção
• Eurovision Song Contest