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CBeebies
Sunday 17 July 2011 1:09PM

Adam: It is perfectly legal to use such a service.

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Stuart Fyfe: This is what you might expect from an indoor aerial. I would see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice - however you should really use a rooftop aerial if you want stable Freeview reception.

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Justin Smith: I will be sending off a new request to Auntie today. I was waiting to move into my new address.

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matt: Thanks for the information.

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bodmin : Indoor aerial are not suitable for Freeview reception, you need to fit a rooftop aerial.

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Film4 comes to Freeview
Sunday 17 July 2011 1:28PM

Liam: 27th June 2012.

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Dave: Freeview do not provide the equipment or broadcast the channels, so they will not be able to help. Freeview is simply the marketing name for the service.

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Mike Rogers: It is impossible to help without a postcode.

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Mike Dimmick: I have been told, but I have yet to check it, that you can receive the BBC channels plus ITV1, Channel 4 and FIVE using a "generic" DVB-C ("C" for cable) receiver, such as Product not found! .

I keep meaning to buy a DVB-C adaptor, such as Terratec Cinergy HTC Stick: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics to try it out...

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BBC Radio 2
Sunday 17 July 2011 1:59PM

James Fox: A new transmitter is being constructed close to the original at Rowridge. During the construction period, analogue radio services have been reduced in power output.

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jordan: Please provide a full (not partial) postcode.

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Amy Stephen: Do you perhaps use a booster? If you do, please disconnect it from your system.

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Robert Harriman: You will need to have your aerial pointing at the Waltham transmitter if you wish to have the "Anglia" local news, your aerial currently points to the Belmont transmitter. You may find reception of the SDN multiplex less than perfect until September 2011, from Waltham.

The BBC Trust has forbidden the BBC from provide a local TV service, following the trial service back in 2009.

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matt: Your signal may be too strong. If you have a booster or amplifier, remove it from your system. If you don't, you may have to fit an attenuator.

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Loft aerials | Installing
Sunday 17 July 2011 2:41PM

Simon: There are no full-service Freeview transmitters on the Isle of Man. If you want more channels, you will need to use Freesat. See Compare Freeview Light and Freesat TV | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .

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Loft aerials | Installing
Sunday 17 July 2011 2:45PM

Robin: If you want stable Freeview reception, mount the aerial outside on the roof.

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ITV +1
Sunday 17 July 2011 2:51PM

Barnaby: That is correct, there are only limited regions on ITV1+1: Yorkshire West, Wales, Central West, London, Granada and Meridian South.

These are "one per advertising region", so everyone in the West and South West of England gets ITV 1 Wales +1.

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S Cairns: The MKTV cable system is an oddity, and is different to all other cable systems in the UK, and is still an analogue system.

To quote from Wikipedia:

"Milton Keynes has one of the first Cable TV networks in the UK. However, the cable network is now ageing and in need of modernisation ... many residents have already opted for roof-top aerials and satellite dishes. All homes in the post-designation and/or post expansion areas of Milton Keynes are already on-net cable homes – but (as of Jan 2011) is analogue only. Virgin Media, which leases the cable network from BT until 2012, have yet to announce any plans for the service thereafter."

You can now receive a full digital service using an aerial from Sandy Heath, see Final switchover for Sandy Heath and Nottingham on 13th April in 2011 week 3 | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .

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anon: You have not provided a postcode, so it hard to help.

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Mark A.: Normally the "air works" on a transmitter happen the summer before the actual DSO. Such works occur on "analogue only" transmitters and are tagged as "DSO related" by Digital UK and the BBC.

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Tom: The BBC radio channels are carried on the same multiplex as the TV channels, there should be no difference in the signal level as they form part of the same transmission. See How digital television works | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .

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clarke: Boosters usually make things worse for Freeview...

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Ben Moore: Bit hard to be specific without a postcode, see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice for general suggestions.

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C21 (474.0MHz) after switchover
Sunday 17 July 2011 6:25PM

adrian: Can you provide a full postcode please? Are you watching on Freeview or analogue?

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Val: In Wales Challenge timeshares with ITV2+1, and is only broadcast during the daytime.

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Mark Aberfan Aerials: Thanks for the info about TNG.

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michael mcilmail : Yes, Freesat is UK wide.

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Geoff Nice: Wednesday 20th July 2011, but note " SDN will temporarily operate on channel 49 (at 14kW ERP) from the first stage of Sudbury's switchover until mid-2012. Arqiva A will remain on its preswitchover channel (54) from switchover until mid-2012. Arqiva B will remain on its pre-switchover channel (50+) until late 2011, and then temporarily move to channel 63 (at 2.2kW ERP), before adopting its final allocation of channel 56 during mid-2012"

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ITV 4
Sunday 17 July 2011 7:04PM

jenny: ITV 4 (and ITV 4+1) is provided to all UK homes via Freesat.

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Dave: As the transmitter will be using the old analogue channel allocations (C43, C46, C50) for Freeview, not testing is possible.

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Josh: Given that Danielle Nagler (head of BBC HD) is leaving and the DQF process, there could be changes in priorities. I've covered this one the BBC TWO HD, some thoughts | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice page.

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Chris: You are not expected to a decent service from Bluebell Hill. The Sudbury (full service) and Roucefall (Freeview light) transmitter are better choices from this Wednesday.

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Seagull 104: I would suggest you get rid of the amplifier, they never help with Freeview reception. Please see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice to help you track down the problem, you should have excellent reception of multiplex 2.

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Keith: If you could provide a postcode...

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Yesterday
Sunday 17 July 2011 7:51PM

Chris: You can always get your missing episodes from the internet - Onedin Line isoHunt the BitTorrent & P2P search engine .

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Automatic postcode fixes
Sunday 17 July 2011 7:52PM

Ash: The postcodes are never shown as text, but they have to be used to pass the links to Digital UK and the BBC...

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Richard McNulty: A BT Vision box will do this.

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Irfan: I would have a look at the suggestions at the top of the page.

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ITV 3
Sunday 17 July 2011 8:03PM

Paul Carpenter: Please see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice for suggestions. I can't be more specific without a full postcode.

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Divis (Northern Ireland) transmitter
Sunday 17 July 2011 8:05PM

Mark: NI was listed in the plan I was shown for "first quarter 2013", due to co-ordination issues with the ROI. As soon as official dates are announced I will change them, but as a general rule I have not had to move dates...

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Jack Jones: Almost, but note "ArqB subject to reactive power reduction of 87kW if required 'until further notice'."

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Neil: See the "MY SETTINGS" box at the top right for the best three RF channels to use.

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John Ormerod: It is the same rebuilding. It takes quite a while to construct a new mast and move the equipment to it.

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David Sunnucks: Can you provide a full postcode? I would have a look at the suggestions on the Freeview reception has changed? | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice for general advice.

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Joe: A Freeview HD box will work, but not a standard one, as the transmissions in Hungry are MPEG-4.

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alaattin: From what I have seen, most TV reception in Turkey uses satellite.

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Marcus Panchaud: You can only use Sky cards in Sky boxes. You will need to get either a new or second-hand Sky box.

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Jill: France is digital only now, there are no analogue SECAM transmission any more.

I think you need to see Accueil - CanalSat about the French satellite TV service.

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Alex Cockell: Looks like a fault condition happened during that period.

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Mat: The status report for the transmitter is listed at the very top of the page.

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Little Rik: No, the signals are there for everyone at all times.

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sharealam: It was once 507...

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George F: Your signal is probably too strong. If you have a booster or amplifier, disconnect it from your system. If you don't, then you may have to fit an attenuator.

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Gavin: You should have a very, very strong signal from the transmitter, I would suggest you try disconnecting the booster from your system.

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shaun: Has the fuse blown in the power supply to the booster?

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John: Basically, no. You should have and always have had and will have 100% reception on all multiplexes from Sandy Heath.

I presume your aerial is on the roof?

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shaun: There's no such thing as a "digital aerial".

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C41 (634.0MHz) after switchover
Monday 18 July 2011 8:20AM

Dave: I would start by checking the cable between the existing working TV and the kitchen, it seems quite possible it has sustained some damage and may need replacement.

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Thomas: Perhaps you could record the show and see what you get?

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It's easy to install
Monday 18 July 2011 8:25AM

Steven Walker: Connect the VCR to the 3900T using a SCART cable - to the VCR port.

Press RECORD on the VCR and then watch the programme on the 3900T.

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Diagnostics - old version
Monday 18 July 2011 8:27AM

chukwuma: As with all Freeview devices, a connection to a rooftop aerial is required. See Freeview reception - all about aerials | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .

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Daren Hicks: You can connect your single dish input to the "dish 1" connector on a Sky+ or Sky+HD box if you want to use it. If you plan to use it long term with a single input there is a menu option you can select.

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toby: You will be able to receive Freeview from Heathfield from 13th June 2012. If you want digital TV today, I would suggest you use Freesat. Compare Freeview and Freesat TV | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .


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Gary Miller: I would suspect the aerial. Anyway, it should be pointing at Rosneath or Black Hill where you will receive all six multiplexes from. You will only get Freeview Light from Killearn or Millburn Muir.

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BBC TWO HD, some thoughts
Monday 18 July 2011 4:44PM

Ian Smith: In the long and distant past, BBC Choice (as the pre-split CBBC/BBC3) did have Scottish, NI and Wales versions.

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Ollie: There is a "preview" HD service transmitted from the Lichfield transmitter on C34. However, you may find the signal levels too low to use at your location.

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Divis (Northern Ireland) transmitter
Monday 18 July 2011 4:54PM

Peter Henderson: Perhaps they will actually decide at some point. I'm going to leave the date as it is until someone shows me something official.

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Steve: You should not have these problems after the switchover is complete as the digital network COFDM transmission system is resilient in "inversion" conditions.

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roy: Please can you provide a full postcode?

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ITV 3
Monday 18 July 2011 5:19PM

Wendy: I'm pleased to hear you have everything back working normally. Yes, sometimes the menu options are a little .. illogical.

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Loft aerials | Installing
Tuesday 19 July 2011 7:35AM

Simon: If you already have a dish, then adding in a Freesat HD box is very straightforward.

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Nick: From 21st September 2011, you will get a full high-power service from Sutton Coldfield. Before that date you will get multiplexes B, C and D OK.

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Ollie: Yes, it would seem you are going to have to wait for two months to get Freeview HD.

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Mark: It's a bit hard to be specific without a full postcode, but I can't help wondering if you did My Freeview box has no EPG, is blank on FIVE, ITV3, ITV4, ITV2+1, has no sound or the channel line up is wrong | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice at switchover?

Another common problem is having too much signal. If you have a booster or amplifier, then you may need to remove it from your system.

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Steve: It's a bit hard to be specific without a full postcode. Can you see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice for general advice?

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DAB maps - another update | Blogs
Tuesday 19 July 2011 8:21AM

Mike Dimmick: Yes, I know they are not showing the correct output... The problem isn't radians, as the function is

google.maps.geometry.spherical.computeOffset

from Google Maps Javascript API V3 Reference - Google Maps JavaScript API V3 - Google Code .


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DAB maps - another update | Blogs
Tuesday 19 July 2011 8:30AM

Bev MARKS: Here's a better version of the Redruth map:



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DAB maps - another update | Blogs
Tuesday 19 July 2011 8:41AM

Jm F: Thanks for pointing out the missing "0.1" in the maths, I knew the problem would be there somewhere. I have corrected the map at the top of the page and it now shows the correct shape.

I think I might just compare the generated maps against the Ofcom/BBC/Arqiva plots in the recent consultation to work out a suitable "edge" value.

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DAB maps - another update | Blogs
Tuesday 19 July 2011 8:45AM

Matt: I will see if I can get the maps up very soon.

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DAB maps - another update | Blogs
Tuesday 19 July 2011 8:46AM

Chris Heard: The corrected map is better shaped. Not sure about the range at the moment...

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DAB maps - another update | Blogs
Tuesday 19 July 2011 10:22AM

michael: I'm going to work on them a bit more, but at least the shape is right...

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Kevin: You might expect this if your rooftop aerial is pointing at a "Freeview Light" transmitter, rather than one with a full service. I can't really say for sure without a full postcode.

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Automatic postcode fixes
Tuesday 19 July 2011 10:06PM

Ash: I don't think they have ever appeared - at least they shouldn't have! The post town is a little less .. specific.

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mba12: Looking at the top of the page there are only analogue problem reports, meaning the digital signals are all OK. If you're having problems please see Freeview reception has changed? | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .

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DAB maps - another update | Blogs
Tuesday 19 July 2011 10:37PM

Ash: Posts are not usually deleted unless the spam removal system gets them... I have only updated content part of this page.

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Des Collier: There are no text services on the HD multiplex at the moment.

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Iain: OK, thanks, I have corrected that.

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Eddie Stacey: Thanks for your complements. There are no robots here!

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keefer: I'm pleased the channel has appear for you.

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Neil Hunter: The Newhaven transmitter has no digital services until next year. Your best transmitter to use would be Rowridge, which is to your west. You are outside the Heathfeild coverage area.

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... and details of each radio station


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DAB maps - another update | Blogs
Wednesday 20 July 2011 10:13PM

Ash: Thanks for that.

There is now a new DAB section at DAB - Digital Audio Broadcasting | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .

The coverage maps need a little work still...

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Feedback | Feedback
Wednesday 20 July 2011 10:21PM

daniel: Sorry, I didn't see it there at the bottom of the list, I thought I had already deleted it.

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sandra mcnally : I don't think so.

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Matt: The data all comes from Ofcom, any errors in the names of stations comes directly from the data source.

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Matt: I will look into the idea of the site showing the direction to the transmitter.

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Will: The line shows the border of the 7.94328234724E-12 watts area, which is -81 dBm. Or at least it should be showing that.

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All DAB transmitters
Thursday 21 July 2011 8:28AM

Ash: Yes, *ALL* of the data comes from the http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/broadcast/guidance/tech-guidance/tech-parameters/dab.csv file automatically.

The "In-Use ERP Total" is used only when there is no value in "Dir Max ERP". I will have a look a at changing the data to use the former in all cases if you think it is more accurate.

I am using the above file automatically without any modification, rather than applying any updates. I might have to add another database into play to do "corrections", as I note that there is still "BBC7" in there and also errors such as "XFM" and "X F M".

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All DAB transmitters
Thursday 21 July 2011 8:34AM

Ash: I have changed the maps to use "In-Use ERP Total" as kW.

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Phil: Apologies, I am now using the correct column from the database table, the coverage now appears correct.

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Ian: A good question.

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jb38: Sorry, my fault, code error.

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Dale: I have corrected the code to show that now. This is a very non-standard switchover.

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Mark: "comparemyradio" is an excellent resource - Comparing: Heart Sussex to BBC 6 Music - Compare My Radio - it makes a very good point about how different BBC Radio 6 Music to the commercial stations.



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steve williams: This is exactly as expected, as above you will not have the ArqB multiplex until 16th November 11.

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Dale: I've seen this Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice problem so many times, and it almost always caused by having an amplifier in the system.

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Jim: The signals for SDN, ArqA and ArqB cannot be taken to full power until the final frequencies C56, C58 and C60- for the transmitter are taken out of use at the Tacolneston transmitter, where they are used at the moment.

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Dale: The "non standard switchovers" tend to happen in certain international border coastal areas generally, but in this cause the non-PSB channel allocations being in use on the Tacolneston transmitter.

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Feedback | Feedback
Friday 22 July 2011 7:54AM

Shell: Can't really help without a full postcode.

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Jane: Have you done the procedure at the top of the page?

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Ash: To be fair, the page you have linked to is coverage for the higher powered London 1 and London 2 multiplexes.

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