C39 (618.0MHz) after switchover
The map below shows all the transmitters in the UK using C39 once digtial switchover is complete. Please click the icon to see the coverage area, and double click for more information.
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Stafford CarrMonday 2 July 2007 10:21PM
Why not use many more smaller (lower power) TV transmitters similar to mobile phone masts then you could use lower power and more channels using 64QAM multiplexer plus the 4 colour map solution giving even more potential channels.
Stafford Carr: Three reasons: firstly that it would require almost everyone to get a new TV aerial, whereas the current scheme only will require a small percentage to get them; secondly the costs of construction and distribution would be excessive, the third reason is that the existing transmission frequnecies are used, the current digital signals are added to the analogue transmitter plan. Peter BarkwayThursday 10 January 2008 5:45PM
Would you please explain why it was decided to use QAM16 coding on four of the multiplexers, while the other two use QAM64 ? I am in a marginal area, and I can just resolve QAM16 signals, but the background noise defeats the finer discrimination needed to decode QAM64. The result is that I cannot get any ITV channel or Channel 5 (maybe not such a bad thing!). Whilst I am resigned to upgrading my aerial system, I would like to know the technical reason for making this decision on multiplexer coding.Sarah PalmerTuesday 12 August 2008 7:44AM
I have recently purchased a freeview tv for my aunt in Cambridge and last night (11th Aug) I got most channels except ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 - is there a reason for this?
Many thankslisaTuesday 12 August 2008 9:05AM
Penrith I've just plugged in my freeview box and whilst I can see the menu for all 75 channels, I can't see any pictures when I click ok. Nothing happens it just stays on the menu screen. The little black box within the screen also stays blank whilst I scroll through the channel choices. any ideas what I'm doing wrong. I live at postcode CA11 OBZ so should have a signal - aerial on roof needing upgrading maybe (it looks knackered!)
Appreciate any advice.
LisaAndy DougallThursday 2 December 2010 6:10PM
York I have just bought a Humax HDR-FOX T2 to watch and record HD transmissions. I have tuned all the channels in without any problems with the exception of Ch39 the HD channel, the Humax tells me that there are no stations available on that channel. I live in the York area and the signal strength on the other low power channels give a strength of 70% and quality of 100%. Why would I not be able to receive the HD channels ?
Thanks for your help
AndyAndy Dougall: Sorry, but you won't get Freeview HD until Emley Moor switches to high-power digital-only transmissions in 2012.
The current "preview" service is at low power levels and does not provide service for York. Matt MikolaWednesday 12 January 2011 12:30PM
York Hi, bought a HUMAX HDR fox T2 the other week to replace my ageing freeview recorder and to get freeview HD.
Have just seen Andy Dougall's post on 2/12/10 and i also live in York. My rooftop aerial is pointing SW (so i presume to Emley Moor, which is the same as other houses on my street). I have exactly the same issue as him.
According to the freeviewHD site (http://www.freeview.co.uk/HD) post code checker i should get the HD channels, but you inform me that since its at low level York is not covered. How come there is conflicting info, where did you see that York is not covered?
Thanks very much, Matt.
jb38Wednesday 12 January 2011 4:16PM
Matt: If you check that site again you will see the disclaimer notice immediately under the "prediction" of what's possible in the York area, the disclaimer being very applicable in this case as what's receivable is not exactly as stated on the prediction, emphasis being on the latter word as that's what always applies when carrying out checks using these type of sites as its nearly impossible for anyone to give exact forecasts.Matt MikolaWednesday 12 January 2011 4:59PM
York Thanks for your response jb38.
Given that this "prediction" as all i had to go on as a consumer before buying a freeview HD box, surely it is very important for digital UK to ensure that this information is as accurate as possible?
As that site is given out as the official site, then most people are going to rely on that information as i did and trying to find the odd post on an independent message board such as this, is a bit too much to expect.jb38Wednesday 12 January 2011 6:07PM
Matt Mikola: Yes, I fully appreciate and understand your annoyance as you obviously tried to find out what you could receive, but unfortunately just like most things nowadays the detail is in the small print and maybe its this that could be made somewhat larger than it is to draw peoples attention to it.
You see the point is that a near 100% accurate prediction of what is achievable can only be given if its a pair of wires that connects the source to the receiver, with satellite signal prediction dropping to about 90% accuracy, however when dealing with terrestrial signals exact sciences, nor anywhere near them, does not come into it as so many variables exist, with this applying to both forecasting of the areas that's possible to receive a given signal and also the best aerial to use for the reception of, biggest in many cases most definitely "not" being the best, albeit to the gullible they are of great benefit in a psychological way!
Anyway I can fully endorse the Humax you have purchased as they have great receivers as far as sensitivity is concerned.Mike DimmickTuesday 15 February 2011 10:58PM
Reading Briantist: now that C39 and C40 aren't going to be cleared, can you add them back to the list in the 'switchover complete' box below the map?Mike Dimmick: It's done. Thanks for pointing that out. andrewTuesday 22 March 2011 4:52AM
I live in Skipton and until about a week ago could receive reasonably well a good selection of freeview digital channels. now i cannot receive any bbc freeview channels and the analogue signal for bbc is very poor. why the change and will this be rectified on 7 Sept?natsSunday 12 June 2011 11:23PM
Hi could someone please help me with this problem?? My TV has a HD box integrated..I moved to WORKSOP in may and was getting the FOUR HD CHANNELS when I retuned my hd box..Now I cannot pick up any of the HD channels, so my tv only has freeview chaqnnels.. I really dont know qwhat to do,,,,Did I waste my money to buy a tv with an HD FREEVIW BOX on moving to WORKSOP,NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.??? Any help would b greatly appreciated,thank youMike DimmickSunday 12 June 2011 11:52PM
nats: Can you provide a full postcode? Any idea which transmitter your aerial is pointing to?
Emley Moor does provide an early HD service on C39. It's likely that you were getting fringe reception from here and that the conditions are only right for this to work from time to time.
Worksop looks like it might be within Emley Moor's analogue coverage area but the temporary HD service is on very low power. The preferred transmitter is Belmont, which does not yet broadcast HD. If your aerial points east, you will be getting reduced signal levels as well.
Keep an eye out for information regarding switchover at the Belmont, Waltham and Emley Moor transmitters. Belmont will start HD transmissions on the 17th of August, Waltham on the 31st, and Emley Moor transmissions will go full power, on final channels, on 21 September.ByronWednesday 29 February 2012 2:08PM
Hounslow I have a new all singing and dancing Freeview box and aerial which was fitted for my disabled daughter on this governmental scheme.
I bought a tv with HD and Freeview and DVD system built in for my other daughter in a separate room.....I used a splitter and booster box from the new aerial and I get no picture. Even when I use a freeview box from the tv downstairs....Any ideas what the heck is going on?? I don't even get analogue from the tv........ BABSWednesday 7 March 2012 9:04PM
Byron:
I had a splitter/booster to take signal from living room to bedroom level.
When our apartment block aerials were checked by installers, they told me to remove the booster as it was unnecessary with the digital signals and would prevent reception.
That proved to be true. Try without the booster. If that does not work, you may need an additional cable from your aerial direct to 2nd TV.John LeemingSaturday 2 March 2013 7:55PM
Rugby Sutton Coldfield channel 39(Yesterday etc.) signal strength around 50% Quality varies downwards from 50% to 0% on occasions. All other channels give around 90% signal and 100% quality. Is channel 39 a weak transmission? updates
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