With just 1055 days until digital switchover is done, join the 9,700,000 Freeview and 1,625,677 Freesat homes. 92.25% of UK homes have digital TV.
Sutton Coldfield transmitter - SUTTON COLDFIELD transmitter - Over the next week Sutton Coldfield main trans... (see all engineering)
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Black Hill transmitter - BLACK HILL transmitter - Over the next week Black Hill main transmitter: TV (... (see all engineering)
Divis transmitter - DIVIS transmitter - Radio 1 FM Weak Signal - From 0000 [BBC]  (see all engineering)
Oxford transmitter - OXFORD transmitter - ord Transmitter Works: Since Monday 01 February 2010, tr... (see all engineering)
Sudbury transmitter - SUDBURY transmitter - BBC One Weak Signal - From 0000 [BBC]  (see all engineering)
Tacolneston transmitter - TACOLNESTON transmitter - Over the next week Tacolneston main transmitter: TV... (see all engineering)
Waltham transmitter - WALTHAM transmitter - Over the next week Waltham main transmitter: TV (analog... (see all engineering)
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Aberystwyth transmitter - ABERYSTWYTH transmitter - Over the next week Aberystwyth relay: TV (analogue)... (see all engineering)
Bow Street transmitter - BOW STREET transmitter - Over the next week Bow Street relay: TV (analogue) S... (see all engineering)
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Sky takes GBP251.5m loss on ITV shares Sky takes GBP251.5m loss on ITV shares

BSkyB has confirmed today that it will sell the shares it has in ITV, as per the many and various courts that said it should.
What will Crozier and Norman do to ITV? What will Crozier and Norman do to ITV?

ITV plc must hope that the new Top Team will bring a return to profitability
Seesaw - iPlayers backcatalogue with adverts plus 4OD and Demand Five Seesaw - iPlayer's backcatalogue with adverts plus 4OD and Demand Five

Seesaw is an online video player that will have access to all the back catalogues for the BBC, Channel 4 and Five, as easy to use as the BBC iPlayer. The service is free to use in the UK and paid for by video advertising.
Watch Andy Murry in High Definition on Freesat Watch Andy Murry in High Definition on Freesat

Showing on Sunday on the BBC HD channel.
A warning from a fake swithover company in Somerset and South Wales A warning from a fake swithover company in Somerset and South Wales

Leaflets from "THE DIGITAL SWITCHOVER GROUP" all nice and pink in colour and very professional are not what they seem, writes Jordy.
Try Seesaw, the new online TV service Try Seesaw, the new online TV service

Register now to become an early adopter.
Right... back for good this time Right... back for good this time

I've had a number of personal issues that have prevented me doing things on UK Free TV.
BBC iPlayer on Freesat

It is easy to set up iPlayer on Freesat. Here is an explanatory video.
No Freeview HD boxes means it's Freesat HD for these Christmas TV hits

BBC HD and ITV1 HD have a range of Films and programmes that they are showing this Festive Season. If you really want free HD this, there is only Freesat .. with BBC iPlayer.
Ten Million Freeview homes

Freeview have announced that 10 million UK homes have Freeview as their primary digital TV.
UK Free TV mobile site

There is now a mobile version of UK Free TV
BBC iPlayer on Freesat - starts soon

The BBC and ITV will provide on demand TV to all Freesat boxes, starting soon.
Freeview HD - final dates

2010 is the year for Freeview HD for many people. But not all. The full list is here.
What will you be doing in for new year 2020?

As the naughties come to an end, with digital switch-over under way, where will you be in 2020?
No encyption for Freview HD, Freeview HD extended

Two reports today set the way ahead for Freeview HD.
Broadcaster complaints details

The websites, phone numbers, email and addresses for the free-to-air broadcasters in the UK
Digital Dividend - changes to the 800MHz band

Ofcom have proposed C61, C62 (and C69) will be removed from Freeview and be moved to C39, C40 and C38.
Local digital TV or a 7th multiplex coming soon?

There could be local TV on Freeview, or a seventh multiplex from as soon as 2009.
Freesat Launch: brilliant for everyone

Channel 4 is totally free to air, five coming soon, Michael Grade and Mark Thompson launch Freesat. ITV HD will be exclusive to Freesat (not on Sky HD).
Two new national Freeview slots permitted Two new national Freeview slots permitted

The BBC and Arqiva have approval for the creation of two new Freeview channels
Few site updates Few site updates

I've fixed a few things over the weekend that were a little unclear.
iPad - what the ASA said about Apples iPhone ads

Just in case Apple has a memory failure!
ITV4 bitrates - an answer ITV4 bitrates - an answer

ITV have responded to Netbod's query about the bitrates that make football on ITV4 such a blurry experience.
Freeview HD boxes in the shops from next week Freeview HD boxes in the shops from next week

Humax and Bush have devices ready.
Freeview HD content protection - round 2 Freeview HD content protection - round 2

Ofcom looked very closely at the public response to their last proposal to restrict the use of the Freeview HD broadcasts - and ignored them.
A festive apology .. and a happy new year!

I'm sorry that I have not been able to do the usual Christmas assistance.
ITV HD on Sky+HD Boxes

If you have Sky+HD with the "new" programme guide, here's how
Freeview HD London details

The technical details for Freeview HD from Crystal Palace are...
Manchester and North West - switch off ends Wednesday 2nd December

The second-biggest city in the country will have no analogue television from Wednesday. If you don't have a Freeview box, your screen will be blank. Most people need only retune their Freeview box or TV, but it would be impossible with 2,690,000 homes covered for there to be no problems.
Clarifications...

A few matters arising.
Freeview HD will be 1080p25 and 1080i25.

Possible good news for Freeview HD
Prediction system update

I am updating the UK Free TV Freeview prediction system
Top Gear goes HD on Freesat

From November 15th, another of the BBC's premier shows goes into high definition.
Freesat from Sky cards need updating

Sky are changing their viewing cards again, and this means that you need to get a new card
Welcome to the UK Free TV Rigger's Zone

This section is dedicated to those who install dishes and aerials on your roof, cable your home - and climb transmitter masts. Please suggest any new topics here!
The Television Licence Fee's history

It is interesting to see the amount that the TV Licence has cost over time.
Digital Dividend Sale: possible services

Will it be more DTT, mobile digital TV, WiMax broadband or more 3G mobile phone bandwidth?
Sky Freesat - half price

Sky are now offering their Freesat package for only £79 via Dixons - see Freesat at Dixons - for six months you get Sky's Variety and Knowledge mixes as well.