Manchester and North West - switch off starts Wednesday 4th November Manchester and North West - switch off starts Wednesday 4th November

The day before Bonfire Night sees the start of digital switchover for the North West of England.
A warning from a fake swithover company in Somerset and South Wales A warning from a fake swithover company in Somerset and South Wales

Leaflets from "THE DIGITAL SWITCHOVER GROUP" all nice and pink in colour and very professional are not what they seem, writes Jordy.
Freeview retune - the results Freeview retune - the results

Here are the results from the big Freeview retune
Digital switch-over problems Digital switch-over problems

There are now a number of issues related to digital switchover (DSO) in the UK.
Wenvoe and Mendip - final switchover Wenvoe and Mendip - final switchover

Wales no longer has analogue transmissions, and the West of England follows next week.
What Digital switchover means to you What Digital switchover means to you

As we approach the date for the first digital switchover, it is becoming clear that there is consumer concern that some people could be tricked by the unscrupulous.

In the hope that everyone can save money by avoiding some common mistakes, here is a guide to hassle-free digital switchover.
What is going to happen? What is going to happen?

There is no need to panic! Accept no high-pressure sales - there are at least two years until anyone in the UK will be forced to do anything.
Better Freeview reception after switchover

Existing Freeview signals will increase in power after the analogue signals shutdown
TVs and boxes that do not support the 8k-mode

Here is the list from Digital UK of boxes and sets that will not receive Freeview after switchover is complete
BBC TWO to disappear first

It’s official - the first channel to go blank for analogue viewers will be BBC TWO.
Freeview Lite?

Are you currently served by one of the 1074 television transmitters in the UK that do not transmit Freeview?
Where are the public service (Freeview Light) transmitters? Where are the public service (Freeview Light) transmitters?

Whilst 8.5% of the population of the UK will have only the public services after switchover, this ranges from 6% in England to 34% in Wales.
Arqiva statement on Emley Moor delays Arqiva statement on Emley Moor delays

A letter from Arqiva to James Gunn.
All Freeview equipment must be retuned at midday on 30 September 2009 All Freeview equipment must be retuned at midday on 30 September 2009

No matter where you are, if you use Freeview from a box, have a Freeview TV or use a Freeview+ recorder you MUST retune on this day.
Oxford transmitter fire Oxford transmitter fire

Oxford transmitter was not broadcasting TV on Thursday 13th May due to a serious fire at the top of the mast.
West Yorkshire to get reduced Freeview service for two months West Yorkshire to get reduced Freeview service for two months

From 14 April 2010 the Emley Moor mast will be on the reserve antenna, causing Freeview reception issues.
Broadcaster complaints details

The websites, phone numbers, email and addresses for the free-to-air broadcasters in the UK
30 September Freeview Retune - list of manuals

Here is a list of all the manuals you can download to help with the retune.
Digital upgrading a TV mast

What is required to convert a high powered analogue station to a full digital service?
No new full Freeview transmitters

Ofcom have confirmed that full six-multiplex Freeview will not be extended beyond the 80 transmitters that currently carry the service.
Analogue and digital signal strength

The strength of an analogue signal is no guide to the strength of a digital signal
What will happen if I do nothing?

Nothing is going to change until 2008, so you will see no change whatsoever. The signals will not become progressively weak.