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Freeview on the Fenton transmitter
Fenton transmitter: (Google Earth) (Live Maps) (Google maps) GPS: 53.0031,-2.14599This transmitter has no current reported problems
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The symbol shows the location of the Fenton transmitter. Your Freeview box may report this transmitter as Sutton Coldfield as this the main regional transmitter. The Fenton transmitter covers 130,000 homes.
Freeview on Fenton requires aerial group/position AV, transmitter ERP 50W, at 241m -
The yellow area has the strongest signal from this transmitter, green areas are served by stronger signals from other transmitters, white shows low signal areas. See Overlap Map Key for details.
You may not be able to receive all the Freeview channels
Some channels on the Fenton transmitter have lower transmission power so you may receive only some of them.
Your cables, connectors and aerial may need upgrading to get all the Freeview channels.
If you are missing your electronic programme guide (EPG), your channel line-up is wrong or incomplete, you have no subtitles or the 'press red' services do not work, please try this reset procedure first.
Mux is an abbreviation of multiplex. The Effective power level takes into account the transmission mode - and does not indicate a fault condition.
To receive Freeview from the Fenton transmitter you will require an aerial of group A positioned vertically. This transmitter is 241 metres above sea-level, and transmits at 50 watts.
Full list of Freeview transmitters.
Digital switchover process details
Digital switchover happens over a number of weeks, this is to allow people in areas who where unable to use Freeview before switchover time to purchase equipment before the analogue service is terminated.Wednesday 6th April 2011
ITV-1 swaps to C27. BBC TWO C24 closes. PSB1 starts on C24.Wednesday 20th April 2011
BBC One C31 closes. BBC Two C27 closes. Channel 4 C21 closes. FIVE C35 closes. Mux 1 C34 closes. Mux 2 C30 closes. Mux A C22 closes. Mux B C25 closes. Mux C C28 closes. Mux D C32 closes.Freeview power increases from 83 W to 1,500 W, 18 times stronger.
PSB2 starts on C27. COM4 starts on C25. PSB3 starts on C21. COM5 starts on C22. COM6 starts on C28. NEW7 starts on C29.
See also Fenton transmitter - analogue shutdown schedule.
Transmission frequencies
Before Sunday 15th November 1998
| C21 | C24 | C27 | C31 | C35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4 | ITV1 | BBC TWO | BBC One | FIVE |
Sunday 15th November 1998 to Wednesday 6th April 2011
| C21 | C22+ | C24 | C25+ | C27 | C28+ | C30- | C31 | C32+ | C34- | C35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4 | Mux A | ITV1 | Mux B | BBC TWO | Mux C | Mux 2 | BBC One | Mux D | Mux 1 | FIVE |
After Wednesday 20th April 2011
| C21 | C22 | C24 | C25 | C27 | C28 | C29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mux BBCB | Mux ArqA | Mux BBCA | Mux SDN | Mux D3+4 | Mux ArqB | Mux NEW7 |
Colour bands denote aerial groups: Red:A Yellow:B Green:C/D Brown:E Grey:K Black:Wideband
Notes
'Out of group' frequencies are marked with a star. Analogue power output 10,000 Watts, post switchover average digital multiplex output will be 1,286 Watts.To receive signals from this transmitter, the aerial must be mounted for vertical polarization - the elements going from top to bottom.
Before switchover, the public service broadcasting multiplexes were 1, 2 and B; afterwards they were first PSB1, 2 and 3 but now called BBCA, D3+4 and BBCB. The commercial multiplexes A, C and D had initial post-switchover names COM4, 5 and 6; now they are SDN, ArqA and ArqB. At switchover BBCA, ArqA and ArqB will switch from 16QAM to 64QAM mode transmission, so five multiplexes will transmit in the 64QAM (2/3) 8k mode. BBCB is used for Freeview HD (DVB-T2, 256QAM), and has a pre-switchover service on selected main transmitters.
After switchover an existing group A aerial will provide all digital TV services.
Comparison of analogue and digital signal levels
| Analogue 1-5 | |
| 10kW | |
| BBCA, D3+4, BBCB | |
| 2kW (-7dB) | |
| SDN, ARQA, ARQB | |
| 1000W (-10dB) | |
| Mux1*, Mux2*, MuxA*, MuxB* | |
| 100W (-20dB) | |
| MuxC*, MuxD* | |
| 50W (-23dB) | |
| *-pre digital switchover (DSO). Decibel values compare to strongest signal value. | |
itv1 - Sutton Coldfield transmitter area*
| Date | Incumbent ITV company |
|---|---|
| 17th Feb 1956 to July 1968 | Associated TeleVision (weekdays only) |
| 18th Feb 1956 to July 1968 | Associated British Corporation (weekends) |
| July 1968 to 31st Dec 1981 | Associated TeleVision |
| 1st Jan 1982 to date | Central Independent Television |
| 1st Feb 1983 to 31st Dec 1992 | TV-am (breakfast) |
| 1st Jan 1993 to date | GMTV (breakfast) |
| Note | For digital switchover this region is now known as Central West. |
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We have the correct cables connectors and an aerial correctly positioned. We live only some 7 km from Fenton, in Bradwell, Newcastle (ST5 8LU). We have enjoyed ITV 3, E4, etc and now over this last week the picture is breaking up all the time, with blank screen and loss of sound and we are getting very fed up of it, viewing is now an evening of frustration and clicks. I have tried retuning but it makes no difference, any ideas to help.
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Ann Taylor (map)
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Ann Taylor (map)
Posted by Ann Taylor (4 posts) on Saturday 24 November 2007 2:42PM 
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Ann Taylor: Can you see this article for help and repost if you still have problems? Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover advice, since 2002
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Thank you but unfortunately it doesn't seem to answer the problem. We have a class 2 aerial fitted vertically and pointing towards the Fenton transmitter. Has Fenton any problems,is there any plans to increase the strength of the signal.
Ann Taylor (map)
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Posted by Ann Taylor (4 posts) on Saturday 24 November 2007 4:11PM
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Ann Taylor: Nothing is reported. The transmitter will increase in power at switchover, as listed at the top of the page. If you are only missing multiplex 2 (and not 2 and A), the problem is more likely to be local interference on transmission frequnecy, C30.
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Checking on the list above I have breaking up pictures on 2 and C. Not sure I can wait until 2011 to watch the television. (map)
Posted by Ann Taylor (4 posts) on Saturday 24 November 2007 4:21PM
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Ann Taylor: You may need either a larger aerial, or perhaps a masthead amplifier.
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Good idea we'll try the masthead amplifier (we already boost the signal at the television) but that sounds well worth trying. Down to the aerial shop on Monday morning - husband on roof in the afternoon
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Posted by Ann Taylor (4 posts) on Saturday 24 November 2007 7:19PM
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Ann Taylor: Good luck. It's always best to boost the incoming signal at the aerial, rather than trying to do it further down the cable.
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Dear Sir,s I am a resident of Stoke-on-Trent and recieve our TV transmittion from(as far as Iknow)Fenton Transmitter
at this moment in time 200.04 7th Jan
we have no picture at all, and this has happened on a number of occasions over the last couple of mounths,but it is difficult to get anyone who can explain why this is happening or even remotly interested in the problem,in fact passing the buck seems to be the only answer,so I would be greatfull if you could shed any light on this matter.
at this moment in time 200.04 7th Jan
we have no picture at all, and this has happened on a number of occasions over the last couple of mounths,but it is difficult to get anyone who can explain why this is happening or even remotly interested in the problem,in fact passing the buck seems to be the only answer,so I would be greatfull if you could shed any light on this matter.
Posted by Don Cross (2 posts) on Monday 7 January 2008 8:09PM
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I live in Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent.For about 6 weeks I have had problems with 'blocking' and clicking on my new LCD tv.It only effects ITV (anologue) and Ch 4 and occurs every evening -starts around 4pm continuing throughout the night. However,if I switch the effected channels from tv to go through the DVD playerit doesn't happen.Why is this? An engineer who checked the aerial (situated outside) says its ok and the signal is fine.Could the problem be due to the atmosphere?
Posted by Mrs Rosa Jackson (1 post) on Friday 22 February 2008 10:44PM
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As of sunday 4/5/08 our freeview has lost channel 5, 16 QVC, 23 & 24. it says there is 'no signal'.
we live within 8 miles of the fenton transmitter.
any ideas please???
we live within 8 miles of the fenton transmitter.
any ideas please???
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Moira Birch: Please see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover advice, since 2002 for some ideas...
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Mux A on Fenton is not transmitting, please fix.15th Novemeber 08 1511 hrs.
Posted by Dave Pud. (1 post) on Saturday 15 November 2008 3:12PM
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Dave Pud: There are no reported faults, please see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover advice, since 2002
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i want to know if i can pick up freeview in wolverhampton on an indoor aerial. (map)
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can i get freeview channels on an indoor aerial in wolverhampton,just bought a freeview box answer please alan (map)
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when we switch over and the power output increases, will my picture not go fuzzy everytime a car or motorcycle goes past my house.
Posted by simonsmith (1 post) on Saturday 16 May 2009 9:45AM
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I have a panassonic IDTV and after a retune have lost all bbc channels excpet bbc4. There was no previous problem before the re-scan. Can you help?
Posted by Roger Leverett (1 post) on Tuesday 1 September 2009 9:14PM
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Roger Leverett: Please can you do this My Freeview box has no EPG, is missing Film4, Channel 4+1, no sound on ITV3 or the channel line up is wrong | ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover advice, since 2002 to your TV. Also check the 800-899 channel number range.
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Thanks for the tip. However I have tried this to no effect. I'm still missing MUX1.I know it can't be the Ariel as the box in the dinning room still picks these up.
Posted by Roger Leverett (1 post) on Saturday 5 September 2009 5:15PM
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Roger Leverett: OK, it was worth trying first. Can you now please see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover advice, since 2002 ?
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Thanks for the further advice. I,ve now tried this and I;m still missing BBC1, BBC2, BBC 3 and news 24 from MUX 1, although I recieve CBBC and BBC
Posted by Roger Leverett (2 posts) on Sunday 6 September 2009 5:34PM
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Roger Leverett: I suspect you mean CBeebies and BBC 4, these are currently carried on multiplex B.
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No strangely enough I can get CBBC and CBeebies as well as BBC 4. Strange I know. (map)
Posted by Roger Leverett (2 posts) on Sunday 6 September 2009 10:55PM
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Roger Leverett: If that is the case, first check the 800-899 channel number range, and then give My Freeview box has no EPG, is missing Film4, Channel 4+1, no sound on ITV3 or the channel line up is wrong | ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover advice, since 2002 a go.
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Fenton transmitter - everything gone ? ? ? ?
Posted by Pete (1 post) on Friday 23 October 2009 11:53AM
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LOS also reported from ST5 at around the same time.
Posted by Howard (1 post) on Friday 23 October 2009 12:13PM
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Since the September 2009 re-tune, channels on Fenton MUX-2 frequently freeze for a few seconds. Freeview reception has previously been fine since first installation and nothing has been changed. We live about one and a half miles from the mast and the aerial is line-of-sight. Why is MUX-2 on low power and is that likely to be the cause?
Posted by Mike (2 posts) on Tuesday 3 November 2009 3:14PM
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Channels on Mux D (746Mhz)on Fenton cannot be received on our FreeView box. They appear on the EPG, however the signal is 0%, can anybody shed some light on this problem? They have been received previously and nothing has been changed. (map)
Posted by Matt (1 post) on Wednesday 2 December 2009 5:41PM
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Matt: Please can you see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent digital TV + switchover advice, since 2002 for help with this.
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What is happening to our signal? Up until Monday of this week I was able to watch all Mux's with a TV card in my computer. No breakup, no stuttering.
ITV4 for the IPL and BTcc were great up to sunday evening now this channel together with all others on the same mux are now unwatchable. I did a scan with Scan channel BDA in January and all got 100% Now only 2 are at 100% the rest are from 71% down to 46%.
I have a new high-gain ariel and have made no changes in my system since Sunday evening. (map)
ITV4 for the IPL and BTcc were great up to sunday evening now this channel together with all others on the same mux are now unwatchable. I did a scan with Scan channel BDA in January and all got 100% Now only 2 are at 100% the rest are from 71% down to 46%.
I have a new high-gain ariel and have made no changes in my system since Sunday evening. (map)
Posted by Alan Hewitt (2 posts) on Friday 30 April 2010 11:01AM
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Alan Hewitt: The problem is no doubt the What is the Inversion Effect and why does it effect my Freeview TV reception?
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Thank you for a quick response.
I remain to be convinced that this is the problem, if it was I would have expected to have seen it previously. I had a new aerial installed about 2years ago. At this time the installer was able to tune all mux apart from channel 5 one. A search of the internet resulted in my phoning the Chanel 5 help desk and reporting a sips fault within days we had full reception on all channels. This has been the case since then. Just the odd pixel on an occasional channel. No stuttering etc until Monday morning when ITV4 is un-watchable. I performed the scanchannelBDA soon after installation to obtain details for a Linux install. All were at 100%. The last scan was in January when it was still the case But this week as I'm said previously The BBC mux's were at 100% but three others were at 71% down to 46%. This has been a very sudden change. I will monitor to see if the signal returns to what it has been for 2+ years. If it doesn't then I can only assume that there must have been some change made at the Fenton transmitter.
I cant think that advertisers would be pleased if this was the case. (map)
I remain to be convinced that this is the problem, if it was I would have expected to have seen it previously. I had a new aerial installed about 2years ago. At this time the installer was able to tune all mux apart from channel 5 one. A search of the internet resulted in my phoning the Chanel 5 help desk and reporting a sips fault within days we had full reception on all channels. This has been the case since then. Just the odd pixel on an occasional channel. No stuttering etc until Monday morning when ITV4 is un-watchable. I performed the scanchannelBDA soon after installation to obtain details for a Linux install. All were at 100%. The last scan was in January when it was still the case But this week as I'm said previously The BBC mux's were at 100% but three others were at 71% down to 46%. This has been a very sudden change. I will monitor to see if the signal returns to what it has been for 2+ years. If it doesn't then I can only assume that there must have been some change made at the Fenton transmitter.
I cant think that advertisers would be pleased if this was the case. (map)
Posted by Alan Hewitt (2 posts) on Saturday 1 May 2010 11:01AM
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Alan Hewitt: There has been no change to the transmitter, your reception issues are to do with the atmospherics.
FIVE has moved from Mux A to Mux 2, this would seem to suggest you have had ongoing problems with C22+ (482.2MHz), you might want to see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .
FIVE has moved from Mux A to Mux 2, this would seem to suggest you have had ongoing problems with C22+ (482.2MHz), you might want to see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .
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Am I correct in saying that HD will not be available from the Fenton transmittor until Septemeber 2011? Thanks
Posted by Dan (1 post) on Friday 11 June 2010 1:58PM
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Dan: Yes, that right, Wednesday 20th April 2011.
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As of tonight (Sat 10 July 2010), all our channels on Multiplex A (ITV3, Five USA, Fiver and others, have now started to pixellate and lose signal within a few seconds of tuning in? Has there been a retune as I enjoy these channels and would like to continue watching them?
Posted by PhilB (2 posts) on Saturday 10 July 2010 9:45PM
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By the way, I live in Clayton in Newcastle Under Lyme
Posted by PhilB (2 posts) on Saturday 10 July 2010 9:46PM
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PhilB: Please can you see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice ?
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