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Freeview reception at OX16 1DJ



For reliable and stable Freeview reception, you need an unobstructed path between the TV aerial on your roof and the digital TV transmitter. The map below shows the transmitters predicted to provide a signal at this location.

You can click on any transmitter symbol to show the coverage area as a green overlay on the map. Double click on a transmitter symbol to go to the transmitter information page.

You can also view the ten closest potential '4G-at-800' mobile phone masts within 1.5km of the selected location - these masts may be used for 4G-at-800 mobile broadband services from 2013-2015.

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There are 3 mobile phone masts within 1.5km of OX161DJ (page shows closest 10)

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These icons show the potential locations for 4G-at-800MHz services that may interfere with Freeview reception at some point from 2013 to 2017 when the 4G 800MHz services start.



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Lines of Battle Inn
Sunday 9 June 2013 12:12AM
We own a pub connected to a racecourse and had satellite fitters move a dish to get italian programming. We seem to have lost At the races is there anyway to tune it back in again?
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Barbara Finch
Sunday 9 June 2013 4:59PM Plymouth
When are we going to get ITV back in PL! 2AZ please
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Michael
Sunday 9 June 2013 5:18PM
Barbara Finch: When you retune your Freeview equipment.
Dave Lindsay
Sunday 9 June 2013 6:31PM
Barbara Finch: What I suspect you may have alluded to is the fact that you reside in a block of flats and therefore use a communal aerial system. In which case the communal aerial system may require adjustment so as to let through from the aerial the new frequency (used by ITV, Channel 4 etc). So the answer to your question may be "when the engineer visits your block". If no resident has reported the issue to the party responsible, because everyone is waiting for someone else to do it, then it may not get done.
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Paul Green
Monday 10 June 2013 9:01PM Leeds
Have used the site many times to predict transmitter coverage and ascertain transmitter frequencies. Brilliant!

However, may have an anomaly with postcode LS10 3BS. Would expect Elmley Moor to be returned, but other distant transmitters are given.

Have we hit a wrong button somewhere, or is there a database error?
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jb38
Monday 10 June 2013 9:30PM
Paul Green: Yes, on testing I have also experienced the problem referred to, although no doubt Briantist who owns and operates the site will rectify this now that its known about. But though you should click on "Digital UK tradeview" seen on the list on right hand side of your posting as this indicates Emley Moor as providing the best signal for your location, the Bilsdale transmitter a close second.
Briantist
Monday 10 June 2013 10:23PM
Paul Green: I'll look into this tomorrow.
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Gavin
Tuesday 11 June 2013 2:17PM Ongar
We are at CM5 9PD and receive from Crystal Palace. Our aerial is on a 5m pole mounted on the side of the house, aerial height about 10m, and has a masthead amplifier with four outputs that are distributed to different rooms in the house. This setup has been working fine for several years. In the past few days we have started having problems. At around 22:00 BBC1 (SD) starts glitching and by 22:15 it's deteriorated to the point where none of our digital receivers can pick it up. Checking channel status shows that three transmitter channels have been lost and three are still working fine (e.g. ITV is ok). It stays like this until we go to bed but is back again in the morning (at least by lunchtime). We have tried retuning, but all that does is to lose programmes from the channel list from transmitter channels that aren't being picked up. Currently we have lost C30, but everything else is fine. Can anyone shed any light on what might be happening? It is highly frustrating and the regularity suggests to me that something is interfering, but we haven't changed anything as far as we are aware. What's equally strange is the way the signal takes 10-15 minutes to deteriorate to the point where it is lost.
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Gavin
Tuesday 11 June 2013 2:46PM Ongar
Gavin: I just double-checked and we currently can't get C28 (or C30) but everything else is fine.
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John Taylor
Tuesday 11 June 2013 3:56PM
Hi, with regards to the technology that causes the Freeview equipment to effectively shut down (AGC.) Is there any equipment that uses a multiband compressor type component to only dampen the exact frequency that causing the overload?
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jb38
Wednesday 12 June 2013 10:30AM
John Taylor: Yes, such as the item shown on the link, although these as you will no doubt see mentioned in the link, have to be carefully set up to work properly.
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jb38
Wednesday 12 June 2013 10:32AM
John Taylor: And of course the link which I omitted to add.

UHF Notch Filter
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Steve Leonard
Wednesday 12 June 2013 11:50AM
Hi, I live in Swindon and my Freeview signal goes from full to virtually nill everyday around 6.45 -7am for about 5 mins, any ideas ? I have checked to make sure nothing is coming on in our house around that time.
Dave Lindsay
Wednesday 12 June 2013 12:20PM
Steve Leonard: I suggest you use an AM radio to track down the source of the noise:

How do I know if the 4G broadband will overload my Freeview? | 4G-at-800 | ukfree.tv - 10 years of independent, free digital TV advice
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ros
Thursday 13 June 2013 1:51PM Prescot
my television signal keeps going off, then when it is on its breaking up all the time, ive had a new aerial fitted, as i thought that was the problem, but the signal is still poor. my freeview is built into my tv
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Gillian Crosswell
Thursday 13 June 2013 6:02PM Worcester
Have just gone on the Radio & TV Investigation Service website and used diagnostic tool search. Shows up in red that apparently "There appears to be a problem on 1 platform(s) for your postcode". That being mine so something's amiss!! Whatever that means, tv transmitter engineer must know. Pls fix soon. Thks :)
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MikeB
Thursday 13 June 2013 6:52PM Peterborough
Gillian Crosswell & ros : It would be best if you supply a postcode, since its very difficult to give any answers about reception without one.

However, start with looking at your signal strength and quality (via the setup menu) - if the strength is too high, that might be an answer to your problem. Make sure that all cables are connected properly, and look to see where your aerial is actually pointing where you think it should be - are you actually tuning in to a different transmitter.

And do a proper retune - a full first time setup or something similar is whats needed, not just looking for any new channels.
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John Taylor
Friday 14 June 2013 2:52PM Brighton
Hi, with freeview equipment is there any other way (easier) to check signal strength/quality other than manual retune?
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John Taylor
Friday 14 June 2013 3:17PM Brighton
Hey, anyone have any idea what power a 4G mast runs at? or at least a 3G mast??
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Steve Leonard
Saturday 15 June 2013 12:17PM
It may be coincidence but I have a tv wireless sender fitted on my tv, I had problems with my wi-fi so I turned it off and ever since have had no problem with the freeview signal.
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John Taylor
Saturday 15 June 2013 12:31PM London
Hi! Im having a few issues with friends who have a high signal strength around 80% but low quality around 20% resulting in pixelation and loss of channels. Obviously, a booster would probably overload things so what would you recommend to do in this situation??
Cheers John
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jb38
Saturday 15 June 2013 6:21PM
John Taylor: If the location entered is that of your friends then at approximately 1 mile from the Crystal Palace transmitter experimenting with the aerial mounting positions usually brings results, they key thing being that the aerial should be as simple as possible and not amplified in any way such as found on certain set top types.

If though the location referred to is not that of your friends then further advice can be given if their whereabouts is indicated, a post code or one from somewhere nearby being suffice.
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jb38
Saturday 15 June 2013 6:48PM
Steve Leonard: It isn't a coincidence, as wireless senders that operate in the lower band of 2.4Ghz can interfere with Wi-Fi, cordless phones etc as they use the same frequency range, although in the case of them interfering with Freeview its not the 2.4Ghz signal that causes the problem but the high level of digital interference that radiates from the casing on many of these devices, likewise they should never be positioned anywhere near to a Freeview device or the coax cables to or from.

The later versions of Video senders are a safer bet as they operate in the 5.8Ghz band, although just like in the case of the 2.4Ghz units they should not be positioned close to Freeview devices.
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Mrs h
Sunday 16 June 2013 6:15PM Turriff
Hi, my inlaws are in fyvie, postcode ab53 8pd. They e lost itv3 an some other channels. Can you please fgive me
Step by step instructions on how to fix olease
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jb38
Sunday 16 June 2013 8:02PM
Mrs h: I am a bit surprised that your inlaws could have been receiving ITV3 in the first place as viewers in that area are only predicted as being able to receive PSB services, however as far as ITV3 etc having vanished is concerned I would say that this is most likely being caused by the aerial facing directly into rather dense trees at the bottom of their garden, which by now the growth will have increased on whereby reducing the signal level of these channels to below that required to resolve a picture.

If their TV or box has a "manual tuning" menu go into this and enter Ch23 but do NOT press search or scan, because the signal level that Ch23 is being received at should then be indicated, make a note of its strength / quality giving an update on results, also mention the model number of the set should any problems be experienced.

Is a booster being used on their aerial system?
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KMJ,Derby
Sunday 16 June 2013 8:20PM
Mrs h: The problem is most likely due to the COM muxes from Durris (the transmitter that serves Fyvie) currently sharing frequencies with Knock More. DUK do not make a prediction for reception of the COM muxes at your inlaw's postcode because it is likely that in the event of a signal from Knock More being present it would block reception of the signals from Durris. In practice, it would appear that it is sometimes possible to receive the COM muxes from Durris, but at other times reception is lost. If the services are still listed in the channel list, but signal quality is shown as poor when doing a signal check there is not a lot can be done, unless repositioning of the aerial is attempted and is fortunate in finding a null for the unwanted Knock More signals. If the services have been lost when attempting to do a retune, try doing a manual tune on C23 for the SDN multiplex which carries ITV3. Similarly C26 for Sky News or C29 for Film4 if either of those is also missing.
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Richard Wilson
Sunday 16 June 2013 9:36PM Troon
now only get 8 freeview channels,and they are at the low end of the spectrum. anything higher (high end of Specrum) is NO Signal indication. This has only occurred in the last month or so. Many of mt nearby neighbors are also wondering what is going on.
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Penny Kempin
Monday 17 June 2013 9:42AM Carshalton
Hi,

I live in Carshalton Surrey and this morning I lost most of my freeview channels and ITV stations. I have a new aerial so that isn't the problem. I have tried retuning - that isn't the problem. I was warned that this 4G at 800 could cause problems and I would need a filter whose going to pay for it and fit it - however I have no idea who to contact - as this problem is caused by the 4G mobile people surely they should rectify this problem. I am an OAP and my television is an integral part of my day.
Briantist
Monday 17 June 2013 9:52AM
Penny Kempin: You *ARE* in a 4G roll out area.

Also, you *ARE* very close to a mobile phone mast. There's is one 160 meters away, and another 660 meters away, between you and the Crystal Palace transmitter.

You can contact the people responsible - at800 - for filter provision and fitting by calling 0808 13 13 800 (free from a landline) or 0333 31 31 800 (from a mobile phone).

However, if you have not had a card though the post yet it is quite possible that your interference is not related to 4G provision.

In that case, have a look at the www.ukfree.tv link icon Freeview reception has changed? | Freeview Interference | ukfree.tv - 10 years of independent, free digital TV advice page.
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Ross
Monday 17 June 2013 10:13AM
If the location is right there are no 4G masts active in this area.
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Alex Gibb
Monday 17 June 2013 1:47PM Saltcoats
Hi ive posted a few enquiries but can never find answers , i am having quite a few people now complaining of signal loss on their freeview , we are in the KA21 and KA22 area using Darvel transmitter , some of these i installed a while ago and others quite recently , on inspection using my meter i found the signal failing on Mux 23.26.29 also the signal on mux 21 [ Divis ] is superb but i just manually skip and install Darvels muxes , we have 4 mast around us one of which is EE , p.s. is there a number i can call?
Dave Lindsay
Monday 17 June 2013 1:57PM
Alex Gibb: There have been replies to your earlier postings:

My Freeview | ukfree.tv - 10 years of independent, free digital TV advice

The COMs aren't "guaranteed" to be available reliably where the PSBs are. In some cases they are limited by interference from other transmitters.

Follow the link above. jb38 is an expert and, in summary, says there probably is no answer.
Briantist
Monday 17 June 2013 2:09PM
Alex Gibb: Just to add, the current 4G EE service can't effect Freeview, it's at 1800MHz. www.ukfree.tv link icon Do I need a filter to protect my Freeview from Everything Everywhere 4G masts? | 4G-at-800 | ukfree.tv - 10 years of independent, free digital TV advice .

I'm quite sure that there have been no 4G EE 1800MHz services in your area.
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ms jones
Monday 17 June 2013 2:36PM Swansea
our freeview boxes (as we have tried 2) both say no signal.
please can you tell me whats the problem and how long it will take.
thank you
mrs jones 07929340774
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Kate Rogers
Monday 17 June 2013 2:54PM Plymouth
Are digital tv has stopped picking up ITV and channel 4 and five.This happened two weeks ago and still we cannot re install it.Any ides.
Dave Lindsay
Monday 17 June 2013 3:01PM
Kate Rogers: The broadcast channel (frequency) of PSB2 which carries ITV, C4, C5 and others changed at the Ivybridge transmitter.

If your set has manual tuning on, try scanning UHF channel 40.
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Kate Rogers
Monday 17 June 2013 5:00PM Plymouth
Thank you for help problem sorted x
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MikeB
Monday 17 June 2013 9:35PM Peterborough
ms jones: Obviously check whether your aerial leads are connected properly, but I suspect the best thing to do is to simply retune.

BTW - I've noticed a couple of posts where people have included phone numbers. Although postcodes can be very useful for predicting reception, telephone numbers should not be included for a number of reasons.

Firstly - none of the questions are answered by people from any offical helpline. Nobody is ever going to ring you up and guide you through something, etc. If you want help like that, then contact a professional.

Secondly, telephone numbers dont really help in locating you for reception purposes, where you are at the best of times, and mobile numbers certainly dont.

Lastly, and most importantly - you've given out your phone number to potentially anyone on the internet, which could certainly put you at risk, and is of course unwise.

Hopefully, a retune will sort out your problem, but if not, come back with a postcode and a description of your setup.
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