ITV 3
ITV for cultured connoisseursITV 3 is a commerical-break funded TV channel.
How to Watch: ITV 3
Regional content: National channel with no regional content or variations.
Media UK: For full details of broadcaster contacts, see the
Media UK ITV 3 page.
Official site: See the
ITV 3 website.
From Wikipedia: The channel had been available from launch on UPC Ireland, but was pulled on 22 March 2006. The channel had already been and remains available to Irish viewers on free-to-air satellite for some time, however it has not been listed in the Sky electronic programme guide since its removal on 25 January 2006. ITV3 took its channel number and bandwidth meaning all platforms could be launched simultaneously. - en.wikipedia.org
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Freeview multiplex: ITV 3 is on
multiplex COM4 in
England
Scotland
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Wales .
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R.W.Witton: Please give your post code so we can get an idea what transmitter you might be using. What transmitter is your aerial pointing at (or what direction is it pointing in and what is your post code)? Liz WebbWednesday 14 December 2011 9:06PM
ITV3 keeps disappearing on my Samsung Tv. Rescanning for channels brings it back but after a couple of weeks it goes again. What can I do?Liz Webb: Please give us your post code so we might get an idea of the likely chance of reception. Bobbie Cox Monday 19 December 2011 4:55PM
Gloucester We have had no ITV 3 for sometime now, please see my posting in November...
Here is our post code. GL2 7EF
Hope
You can help. Thank you. RobThursday 22 December 2011 10:39PM
London Hi, the reception of ITV3 has deteriorated over the past 3 months. The picture now breaks up continuously - all other Freeview channels are fine. What is going on? Postcode E1W 2YGJohn HuttonFriday 23 December 2011 10:12PM
Aberdeen Hi,
While I can still get the video and audio on Freeview Channel 10, nothing comes up on the EPG, regardless of how long I wait. All other channels appear to be OK. My postcode is AB22 8RX. What's the problem? This applies to two modern TV's on independent exterior aerials.
Thanks.
Jinklater jb38Saturday 24 December 2011 4:01PM
John Hutton: Although you report that problem is the same on both TV's which are working totally independent of each other, it depends on whether or not you had initially re-tuned them at the same time? as should a fault at the transmitter have been in evidence at that time then this would have affected both devices.
I would be inclined to try carrying out a factory re-set on one of the TV's followed by an auto-tune, as dependant upon the results you could then just repeat the process on the second set.
Another point that should be noted is, that you would appear to located right next door to the Balgownie relay, and although its only a low powered transmitter of only 8 watts, but because you are using outdoor aerials it could possibly be causing a problem in your TV's tuners, as they will sense its there at a high level. (by being so close!)
michele larkinmicelouTuesday 17 January 2012 12:45PM
Hemel Hempstead Itv 3 bas berne breaking up for the lady dextérité Faust or bas mix stopped to works . No signal. Everything else works. Postcode. HP1 2DL. Hellp!n carrigherSunday 22 January 2012 5:45PM
London I cant get ITV - SE2 9BX :(n carrigherSunday 22 January 2012 5:45PM
London I cant get ITV3 - SE2 9BX :(n carrigherSunday 22 January 2012 5:45PM
London I cant get ITV3 - SE2 9BX :(ChrisTuesday 24 January 2012 6:04PM
Hi to whom it may concern
I have just purchased a 46"Samsung digital tv
I connected it to my existing aerial which worked reasonably o k with my old digital freeview box, but did get some distortion on channel 10 itv3. So I have now purchased a Televes active intelligent wide band aerial
but the reception on channel 10 itv3 seems to be worse. Do you have any answers please. All other tv and radio channels are transmitting O K. Thanku for listening.
Fr. Chris Coulsdon Surreyjb38Tuesday 24 January 2012 9:34PM
Chris: As you are indicated as being located at only 8 miles away from Crystal Palace your recently purchased aerial is totally over the top for reception, that is even at present, and come April 18th when the station switches to high power is very likely to cause complete blocking of reception through overloading your tuners input.
I feel that you are possibly trying to compensate for problems that are basically out with your control and introducing others in the process, as an aerial more along the lines of a log 40 at the very most should be suffice for your needs, especially so when switchover takes place.
As regards to your aerial, these devices are really intended as a way (or attempt anyway) of getting over reception problems where near line of site is involved coupled to extreme distance, obviously neither applying in your case.
MikebWednesday 8 February 2012 9:51AM
Sandy We live in Cambridgeshire just a few miles form the Sandy transmitter. Hitherto we have received ITV3 fine except for the hiatus when the area went digital. Since Novemeber 2011 however, ITV3 has been transmitted on very low power for a reason that is not explained so we cannot receive it.By contrast Al Jazeera and Russia Today are fine! And IV3 comes back during daytime at weekends. Odd! Is this going to be corrected? I'm surprised that advertisers pay for ait time that isn't going to be transmitted - maybe they don't!
Mikeb: Another thing to try is to fit a variable attenuator to reduce the signal level.
Your problem *could* be that the high power signals (i.e. all but ITV3 etc) are acting to desensitise the receiver thereby making it not sensitive enough to "hear" the ITV3 signal.
You might find that reducing the level of the signals going into the receiver will increase its sensitivity to ITV3 etc. It will be a balance because you will be reducing the level of the ITV3 signal and there is no guarantee that it can be struck.
Get yourself an attenuator such as this:
1-20dB variable digital tv aerial signal attenuator | eBay
Others are available and from other sellers. This one is the cheapest when searching eBay for "variable attenuator". KarenSunday 26 February 2012 9:15PM
Dartmouth Itv not working tq6 9hngailSunday 25 March 2012 6:54PM
Blackpool all my tvs in all rooms on itv channels freeze or break up does anyone know why GrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrMrs S EdeSaturday 31 March 2012 8:21PM
Just bought new television & now can't receive
ITV3 please can you help.
Thank youjb38Saturday 31 March 2012 8:53PM
Mrs S Ede: Any questions involving a reception issue must be accompanied by a location being given and preferably in the form of a post code, as its impossible to assess the signal levels expected at wherever you might be located.Peter BlowMonday 2 April 2012 9:36PM
ITV not working
N14Peter BlowMonday 2 April 2012 9:37PM
ITV 3 not working this week. Is it the high pressure or has something else changed ?
SG12AnneThursday 5 April 2012 2:24PM
Itv3 is breaking up since I updated my channels last night. I would welcome any advice.
Thank you.
W1J post code. jaySunday 8 April 2012 7:17PM
No ITV3 here either. was working on and off, now its gone completley, tried retuning, still the same. my question is why is it always ITV3?
location lancaster uk
all my other channels are fine as is the signal strenth. just ITV3? why?ColinFMonday 9 April 2012 10:06AM
I have just received my DVD player/recorder back after a mionor repair. I have re-tuned the programmes - but, no ITV3. Everything else appears to be OK. Is there anything than can be done to find Channel 10??ColinFMonday 9 April 2012 10:18AM
Bromley Further to my earlier posting, I have now discovered that there is nothing between Channel 5 and Channel 9 (BBC4). I had access to all channels prior to re-tuning. I live in south London.ColinFMonday 9 April 2012 11:22AM
Bromley Regarding my earlier postings - I disconnected the aerial from my DVD player/recorder, and again re-tuned the programmes (this in fact removed everything). I then re-connected the aerial and once more re-tuned. Lo! Everything is back! Even Channel 10 (ITV3).Graham FowlerMonday 23 April 2012 11:16AM
My ITV3 picture kept freesing & breaking
up/pixelating.
Siganl strength good according to my wharfdale digibox.
The cure to the above conditions was to disconnect the old equpment equipmet (VCR/anolog DVD recorder) from the uhf ariel output from the digibox!
I sudjest the ch25 as used by new freeview setup for ITV3 & uhf outputs from many old equipment must be very closely tuned!
Even if you have lost ITV3 completely, it may be due to some other bit of equipment connectted to the ariel.
Possible idear is to make sure your digibox is the only thing connected to your ariel & then check the quality of ITV3!Frank SavilleWednesday 25 April 2012 10:47AM
London Since the changeover on the 18th April, I have retuned my television but cant get Channel 3 or 4 ITV, they are there but on 800+ channel numbers, but I would prefer them where theyb are meant to be, can you give me any idea as to how to get them back, I live in North LOndon N15 4SQ....does it mean a different aerialto what I already have as before the changeover I had no problem with the above mentioned channelsSimone Wednesday 25 April 2012 12:28PM
Fleet since the changeover on 18th April channel 12 yesterday and channel 24 ITV4 keeps pixulating basicly the picture keeps brakeing up any help very much appreciated as i like to watch Lovejoy and Minder
Kind regards Simone Esme ReadSunday 6 May 2012 4:11PM
How do you get ITV 3 in this area DT 3 5 ATEsme Read,DT3 5AT.Definitely not from the three nearby vertically polarised relays of Weymouth,Preston and Bincombe Hill within your location as they're all freeview lite transmitters only broadcasting public service multiplexes BBCA,D3+4 and BBCB (HD),not the commercial multiplexes ArqA,ArqB and the SDN multiplex which carries the ITV3 channel.
To receive the full package you may have to either direct your aerial polarised horizontally to the main Stockland Hill transmitter or if possible at Rowridge,here preferably polarised vertically as the commercial multiplexes on that mast broadcasts at 200kw on vertical polarity,but only on 50kw (commercial multiplexes only) on horizontal polarisation.
Either Stockland Hill or Rowridge masts are both all group A transmitters and if you did decide to opt for the full package from one of the above,you will need a group A aerial,either a Yagi 18A or for slightly more gain a X-Beam 16A antenna. Esme Read: Freesat may be your only way.
The terrestrial transmitters that cover your area best don't carry the Commercial channels, which include ITV3.
It is very doubtful as to whether you will be able to receive the Commercial channels from Rowridge. Only an installer who is on site can tell you with certainty. AndrewMonday 7 May 2012 6:35PM
Living in BN2 area, have had no ITV 3 for over a week now, anyone know why this may be? was fine after switchover in March but past week its either breaking up or blank?Andrew: As you received ITV3 prior to switchover, you are clearly in an area served by a full-Freeview transmitter and Whitehawk would seem the most likely.
If this is so, then I suggest signal overload.
Before you look at the possibility that it is too much signal, check that it is tuned to C57 for ITV3 and not C25 which is Rowridge. Do this by bringing up the signal strength screen.
If it turns out that this, or any of the channels, are tuned to Rowridge instead of Whitehawk, then you can avoid the former by unplugging the aerial lead for the first 50% of the scan. lynneWednesday 9 May 2012 12:30PM
Belvedere Hi
This morning we awaoke to no ITV channels including ITV1. I have retuned the TV but get an on screen message of 'No Signal' when i turn to the ITV channels. Our transmitter is Crystal Palace.
Can anyone help please?John Wednesday 9 May 2012 10:29PM
Towcester Can't get ITV3 anymore- have had until a few days ago- post code NN12 8RB. What shall I do?
maria rossiSaturday 12 May 2012 4:37PM
We receive from sandy heath. Itv 3 was fine until we retuned on 9th may now it breaks up or we can't get it at all.We've also lost other freeview channels we had before 9th mayjb38Saturday 12 May 2012 9:07PM
maria rossi: The most likely explanation is that your TV / box has picked up signals from an alternative transmitter during the retune, particularly in the case of TV3 etc which moved from mux Ch31 to Ch51.
Your post code, or at least one from nearby e.g: shop etc, is required to be able to give further advice as signal levels from alternative transmitters cannot be checked on without this info. Brian SmithSunday 13 May 2012 12:03PM
I am angry and frustrated over the loss of FREEVIEW ITV3 in the last week or so. I have tried the recommended retuning procedures without success and I don't know where to go to next. Help!jb38Sunday 13 May 2012 3:46PM
Brian Smith: Its difficult for anyone to offer advice when you haven't mentioned your location, (pref: post code or one nearby) as its not possible to assess the signal strengths expected in your area from whatever transmitter that might be covering it.
Maybe you could also mention the model number of the TV or box that you are using. Brian SmithSunday 13 May 2012 5:43PM
Christchurch Sorry about earlier omissions which are as follows:
Postcode - BH23 5LW ; box model PACE DTR 230/24
Incidentally I am also missing Pick TV, which I use very little.
Thanksjb38Sunday 13 May 2012 7:41PM
Brian Smith: Thanks for that info, and which with knowledge of your location raises a question concerning your aerial, insomuch that as Rowridge's commercial multiplexes radiate the maximum power on their vertically polarised transmissions have you as yet turned your aerial around to its vertical mounting position?
The difference in power is quite massive, insomuch that on horizontal polarisation the three COM muxes (ITV3 on SDN) only radiate on 50Kw whereas its 200kw on vertical. Mary MartinSunday 13 May 2012 8:38PM
St. Albans Since 9th May we have been unable to get ITV3 despite re-tuning. Postcode is AL4 8QL and the TV is a Sony LCD Digital Colour TV, 32EX. Is there any reason for this?Alan LawtonSunday 13 May 2012 8:39PM
Oldham Hi,
Until recently we could watch ITV3 no problem.
The screen now says "No service" or sometimes "No signal". We live in the OL3 7EF area and our TV is a Panasonic plasma Model TH-37PX80B.
Our cheap Tv in our dining room can still receive ITV3 no problem!
We can also receive it via satellite dish.
So why can't our Panasonic Tv receive it?
Any suggestions?
Both our Tv aerials are horizontal and pick up our signals from a booster mast about half a mile away. All normal channels signal strength is good.
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