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.

From 14 April 2010 the Emley Moor mast will be on the reserve a
Published on 14th April 2010 at 09:42 by Brian Butterworth
Update 11 May 2010, 5pm

Digital UK now says:

Digital UK has been informed by the transmission company [Arqiva] that engineering work in preparation for digital switchover at the Emley Moor transmitter is now expected to continue until the end of August. Viewers with marginal reception may experience difficulties receiving some channels. Timescales for the installation of the new main antenna system are subject to many factors, including the weather, but all efforts are being made to complete the work as quickly as possible. Digital UK apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Digital UK say today:

From Monday 14 April 2010 for around 2 months, transmissions from Emley Moor will be from a reserve antenna which may affect reception for some viewers. This is in preparation for digital switchover work and signals are liable to reduced power and short interruptions, for which we apologise.

Whilst noting that 14 April 2010 is a WEDNESDAY, this means there will be, as there has been on the Oxford transmitter, some problems for Freeview viewers.

This will effect people using loft and indoor aerials, and those on the edge of the reception area.

There is very little that can be done - DO NOT replace your aerial.
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my freeview is completely wiped out and my analogue tv is is very, very hazy, with one or two channels missing. Is this a general occurence around the area this morning or is my TV only.
Posted by Paul Stephenson (1 post) on Friday 25 June 2010 8:31AM GB
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Paul Stephenson: I would suspect it is just you, I would see Freeview reception has changed? | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .
Posted by Briantistplatinum (22,318 posts) on Friday 25 June 2010 8:34AM GB
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i subscribe to top up tv. while i do not recive channel 16 freeview. i do not get any download tv programs. my box is serverly affected, do i cancel my subscription to top up tv till september 2010? (map)
Posted by j baldwin (1 post) on Friday 25 June 2010 2:24PM GB
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j baldwin: I think that if you explain to TUTV that you are effected by the drop in power at Emley Moor, they will be happy to suspend your account as the fault is clearly not yours.
Posted by Briantistplatinum (22,318 posts) on Friday 25 June 2010 2:30PM GB
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Hi
Do you know why the tv downstairs in my room which comes from a loft ariel is effect and has been for the last 3 months but yet tv's upstairs in bedrooms one that works from a indoor arielon top of the tv and one from a seperate loft area get sign no problem.


It's driving me crazy

Thanks

L Gummerson - Clayton West
Posted by Lorraine (1 post) on Monday 9 August 2010 2:25PM GB
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Lorraine: Yes, loft-based aerials are terrible for reliable Freeview reception, an an indoor aerial placed next to a window will get a much, much better signal.

If you want to improve your reception, move the loft aerial to the roof.
Posted by Briantistplatinum (22,318 posts) on Monday 9 August 2010 6:20PM GB
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