Leaflets from "THE DIGITAL SWITCHOVER GROUP" all nice and pink in colour and very professional are not what they seem, writes Jordy.
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The websites, phone numbers, email and addresses for the free-to-air broadcasters in the UK
The websites, phone numbers, email and addresses for the free-to-air broadcasters in the UK
Existing Freeview signals will increase in power after the analogue signals shutdown
It’s official - the first channel to go blank for analogue viewers will be BBC TWO.
Are you currently served by one of the 1074 television transmitters in the UK that do not transmit Freeview?
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.
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.
Ofcom have confirmed that full six-multiplex Freeview will not be extended beyond the 80 transmitters that currently carry the service.
The strength of an analogue signal is no guide to the strength of a digital signal
Nothing is going to change until 2008, so you will see no change whatsoever. The signals will not become progressively weak.
2009
Manchester and North West - switch off ends Wednesday 2nd DecemberManchester and North West - switch off starts Wednesday 4th November
Freeview retune - statement
Freeview retune - the results
30 September 2009 Retune Video
All Freeview equipment must be retuned at midday on 30 September 2009
Switchover notes - multiplex names
30 September Freeview Retune - list of manuals
The Wrekin - analogue closed on 3rd September 2009
Digital switch-over problems
Dates confirmed for STV North (ne Grampian) transmitters
Fixed the post-swichover details
An Hotel "research" meeting
Digital upgrading a TV mast
Winter Hill - switchover date confirmed
Switch over and PC-based systems
Caldbeck transmitter region to start switching Wednesday 24th June
2008
Digital UK Scotland switchover schedule changesCardiff switchover dates set
Arqiva statement on Selkirk switchover
TVs and boxes that do not support the 8k-mode
Arqiva confirms switchover 'first phase' success
North West England (Granada) and North Wales switch off dates finalised
FIVE slot on BBC multiplex confirmed - again
Digital UK's guide for local councils
2007
Digital switchover - Whitehaven2006
Time Trumpet take on digital switchoverHow much is switchover worth?
Analogue transmitter shutdown map
2005
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