Northern Ireland quot;mini multiplexquot; (NIMM)

Northern Ireland "mini multiplex" (NIMM)


I have added information to the UK Free TV database to cover the so-called mini-multiplex that will carry three Irish channels, TG4, RTE1 and RTE2 in a very special multiplex from three transmitters in Northern Ireland.
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Improvements to Freeview EPG data in reception overlap areas Improvements to Freeview EPG data in reception overlap areas

Freeview and Freeview+ equipment will be better able to record and schedule regional programmes on the public service multiplexes in areas where regional services deliberately overlap.
Changes to commercial multiplex capacity - 2012 timetable Changes to commercial multiplex capacity - 2012 timetable

Below is listed all the transmitters that will increase their transmission capacity for the commercial multiplexes during 2012.
Norfolk sees the end of analogue TV as high power digital starts Norfolk sees the end of analogue TV as high power digital starts

If you live in Norwich, or in Norfolk and parts of North Suffolk, you will need to take action on Wednesday morning as high power digital television services bring digital and high definition television to everyone.
This weeks commercial multiplex changes This week's commercial multiplex changes

More changes take place this week to increase the capacity of the commercial multiplexes at a dozen masts.
This weeks commercial multiplex changes This week's commercial multiplex changes

More changes take place this week to increase the capacity of the commercial multiplexes.
Will there ever be more services on the Freeview Light transmitters? Will there ever be more services on the Freeview Light transmitters?

The short answer is no; as that seems unreasonable, here is a longer answer.
Switchover starts in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Switchover starts in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

If you live in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire your digital switchover starts tonight.
Switchover starts in the East Midlands Switchover starts in the East Midlands

If you live in the East Midlands your digital switchover starts this week.
Switchover notes - multiplex names Switchover notes - multiplex names

Just to make things complicated, each multiplex now has three names
Another non-standard EPG dies: GuidePlus+ withdrawn from ITV1. Another non-standard EPG dies: GuidePlus+ withdrawn from ITV1.

The GuidePlus+ system joins InView in being withdrawn - leaving some Bang and Olufsen, Philips, Pioneer, Panasonic, Sharp and Sony equipment without an electronic programme guide.
Broadcaster complaints details

The websites, phone numbers, email and addresses for the free-to-air broadcasters in the UK
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.
Brighton transmitters will be in BBC South East from 7th March 2012

No longer will Brighton terrestrial viewers get their 'local' news from 60-miles-away Southampton, but from Tunbridge Wells, after switchover.
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
2013 - post-switchover changes to Freeview transmission frequencies 2013 - post-switchover changes to Freeview transmission frequencies

To provide for the new mobile broadband services (4G) a number of changes will be made, and these will result in retuning events.
Switchover events 2012 Switchover events 2012

List of all the remaining switchover events in the UK, during 2012.
Sudbury Arqiva multiplex B changes 16 November - retune required Sudbury Arqiva multiplex B changes 16 November - retune required

Viewers in Suffolk and Essex that use the Sudbury transmitter will need to retune their Freeview boxes on 16 November 2011.
Switchover starts in Norfolk Switchover starts in Norfolk

If you live in the Tacolneston trasmitter area your digital switchover starts this week, with two weeks before analogue stops forever and high power digital replaces it.
Freeview signals: too much of a good thing is bad for you Freeview signals: too much of a good thing is bad for you

If you have a high-gain aerial or use signal amplifiers, it is quite common to find that the high-power digital signals provided after switchover will overload your Freeview equipment - and can appear to be "weak signals".
2011 switchover week two: The Wrekin and Ridge Hill transmitter groups 2011 switchover week two: The Wrekin and Ridge Hill transmitter groups

If you live in the West of Central England and use The Wrekin, Ridge Hill, Lark Stoke, Bromsgrove - or one of these main transmitters' relays, your digital switchover starts Wednesday April 6th.
Tacolneston (East Anglia) transmitter Freeview retune Tacolneston (East Anglia) transmitter Freeview retune

If you receive your full-service Freeview reception from the Tacolneston transmitter, you will need to retune on Wednesday 17th August 2011 to continue to receive all services.
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.
Digital switch-over problems Digital switch-over problems

There are now a number of issues related to digital switchover (DSO) in the UK.
Freeview retune - the results

Here are the results from the big Freeview retune
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.
Analogue and digital signal strength

The strength of an analogue signal is no guide to the strength of a digital signal
Freeview Retune - list of manuals

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

2011

Diary of changes to capacity of ArqB, ArqA and SDN multiplexes
This week's increases in commercial multiplex capacity at 12 masts
Minor changes to commercial multiplexes at 11 masts this week
Long Mountain group and Llangynog retune
Northern Ireland and UK switchover ends on 24th October 2012
Belper, Derby and Stanton Moor - retune required on 5th October 2011
Arqiva press release on Oxfordshire switchover
Oxford sees the end of analogue TV as high power digital starts
Changes tonight at The Wrekin, Lark Stoke, Bromsgrove, Mendip, Hunshaw Cross
Tuesday retune for Sheffield and Nottingham
COM7, COM8 and COM9 part II - which transmitters are "in group"
Arqiva Press Release on Emley Moor and Sutton Coldfield switchovers
Four million homes in Yorkshire, West Midlands "go digital" tonight
Switchover starts in the Oxford area
Last switchover dates for England confirmed - Tyne and Tees, 26 September 2012
Switchover events September- December 2011
Switchover starts in 4 million homes in Yorkshire, West Midlands 7th September
East Midlands - Waltham transmitter switchover "ends"
The commercial multiplex after switchover: ArqA, ArqB and SDN
Sheffield and Chesterfield transmitter switchover "ends"
Arqiva statement on Belmont and Olivers Mount
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire switchover "ends"
Switchover starts in Sheffield and Chesterfield
Sudbury transmitter group switchover "ends".
Sudbury transmitter group switchover begins
Durris (Aberdeen) commercial multiplexes full power from 15th June 2011
Final switchover for Craigkelly, Scotland on 15th June 2011
Black Hill, Scotland switchover process starts
Craigkelly, Scotland switchover process starts today
West central Scotland switchovers start 11th May 2011
South East England switchover dates confirmed
Wenvoe commercial multiplexes at full power from 27th April 2011
Arqiva statement on West Central England switchovers
Fenton transmitter - retune required on 20th April 2011
Final switchover for The Wrekin, Ridge Hill groups on 20th April in 2011 week 4
Arqiva statements on Sandy Heath and Nottingham
Waltham - retune required Wednesday 13 April 2011
Final switchover for Sandy Heath and Nottingham on 13th April in 2011 week 3
London switchover dates confirmed
C61, C62 clearange and the 4G broadband sale
2011 switch-overs start today at Sandy Heath, Nottingham
DDR changes for Luton and Dallington Park
Meridian TV area - switchover dates announced
Icomb Hill, Guiting Power and Over Norton BBC region change
BBC move Lincoln transmitter into Lincolnshire
The Wrekin overnight 18th-20th January tests will affect Sutton Coldfield

2010

Ridge Hill transmitter AND RELAYS - analogue closed overnight 23-25th November
Just 7.3% of the UK population left on analogue
New national Freeview slot
Final Yorkshire Switchover dates announced
Emley Moor transmitter 13th-19th September 2010
Arqiva statement on Emley Moor delays
Oxford transmitter - service restricted until end of September 2010.
Oxford transmitter fire
West Yorkshire to get reduced Freeview service for two months
Wenvoe and Mendip - final switchover
A warning from a fake swithover company in Somerset and South Wales

2009

Manchester and North West - switch off ends Wednesday 2nd December
Freeview retune - statement
30 September 2009 Retune Video
The Wrekin - analogue closed on 3rd September 2009
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 changes
Cardiff switchover dates set
Arqiva statement on Selkirk switchover
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 - Whitehaven

2006

No new full Freeview transmitters
Time Trumpet take on digital switchover
How much is switchover worth?
Analogue transmitter shutdown map
Better Freeview reception after switchover
What will happen if I do nothing?
What is going to happen?
What Digital switchover means to you
Freeview Lite?

2005

BBC TWO to disappear first
Interactive services