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Plus digital switchover/analogue shutdown. - comments en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:04:04 GMT Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:04:04 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss bnb-rss-generator briantist@freeview.tv (Briantist) briantist@freeview.tv (Briantist) 60 http://www.ukfree.tv/styles/images/general/ukfree140x42.png http://www.ukfree.tv/ 140 42 http://www.ukfree.tv/fullstory.php?storyid=1107051054#b570115 STERIO SOUND Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:25:04 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/txdetail.php?a=ST564488#b570114 7th April onwards are 48 52 54 55 56 58 59 61I asked Digital UK for the same information and they said that the mux channels from 7th April onwards will be 54 56 58 59 61 62So only 6 mux channels instead of 8 and channel 62 doesn039t even appear in the list on this page GL75NT Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:55:18 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/fullstory.php?storyid=1107051649#b570113 the results BS228DR Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:28:10 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/fullstory.php?storyid=1107051163#b570112 here in the Cambridge area called First Rate DigitalI had a lot of work done with them and they are very very goodThere are based in Wellingboroughnear Northampton I could give you their details if you want they do Satellite Dishes and TV and Radio Aerials as wellI had all three done because I did not have anything in my new flat they also do multiroom for all services as wellwhich includes Spliters and Cabling etc Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:22:19 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=NN602314#b570109 transmitter - 11 March 2010 Engineering transmitter work will take place between 0800hrs and 1800hrs TV services that will be disrupted Analogue services - BBC1 BBC2 STV Channel 4 Digital services - na DUK Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:09:04 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=NN774472#b570110 transmitter - 1 March 2010 Engineering transmitter work will take place between 0800hrs and 1800hrs TV services that will be disrupted Analogue services - BBC1 BBC2 STV and Channel 4 Digital services - na DUK Over the next week Kenmore relay TV analogue Service Shutdowns TV digital working normally Radio analogue working normally Radio digital working normally DUK Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:09:04 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=SP017836#b570111 transmitter - 11 March 2010 Engineering transmitter work will take place between 0800hrs and 1800hrs TV services that will be disrupted Analogue services - BBC1 BBC2 ITV Channel 4 Digital services - NA DUK Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:09:04 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/txdetail.php?a=NO763899#b570108 transmitter covers my area in aberdeenshire my post code is ab41 7jl we had no tv on Mon 8th or Tues 9th March and at least 3 evenings in Feb if transmitter is being updated why can039t it be done during the day Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:20:46 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/helpme.php?faqid=44156#b570107 Wideband aerial and put it in the loft but still cannot get any signal will have to see where the problem lies the aerial not working the cable inside and out or the TVs I am really baffled have never had any trouble with aerials in the past Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:17:43 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=SY136879#b570106 lot of problems with Sidmouth relay this past week - mornings in particular no signal at all on occasion Can039t seem to find out any info about this problem Is there a helpline EX109AL Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:06:26 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/helpme.php?faqid=4#b570105 digital TVquot I039m having a right good laugh at that I don039t think there is a single word of that last paragraph that is accurate Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:12:59 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/fullstory.php?storyid=1107051054#b570104 had 2 proffesional aerial fitters here who have configured everything inside the house and fitted a High Gain aerial on the roof but I keep getting 039FREEZING039 picturesthe signal strength is good approx 65 It does not tie in with anything electrical like the central heating swiching on and off either Help Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:02:16 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/helpme.php?faqid=4#b570101 PAL is the colour picture system we use in western europe etc Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:58:43 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/helpme.php?faqid=4#b570100 as a pam system The PAL system which I think is what you are referring to is the system we use in most of Western Europe bar France most of South America Southern and South-Eastern Asia the Middle east parts of Africa and across the Australasian continent Eastern europe the former Soviet bloc half of the rest of Asia and the remaining parts of Africa use the french-developed SECAM system which is very similar to PALThe rest of the world uses the American-developed NTSC system which is very different to both PAL and SECAMNICAM is the stereo audio system we use in this country alongside the ancient mono audio system used for non-stereo TV equipment launched by the BBC in 1986 although no official launch until 1991 and being phased out with analogue switch-off Pity really as NICAM digital stereo has superior sound quality to the digital sound system which was already settled before the BBC could get a word in probably to mention developing NICAM for digital TV Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:57:50 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/fullstory.php?storyid=1107051657#b570099 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:22:44 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/txdetail.php?a=SE553962#b570098 transmit Freeview HD programmes Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:54:48 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/txdetail.php?a=TL204494#b570097 wiring problem between the wall socket and the set top box Odd how it was only affecting the two multiplexes Oh well CB13BU Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:31:27 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=SP567105#b570096 thishttpwwwunsatisfactorysoftwarecoukdttdttcgi Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:05:34 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=TG234408#b570095 appear that your problem is occuring at approx the same time you may have an induction issuePlease check interference issues from a third party or does your boiler activate at these times Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:57:35 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=SO384006#b570094 signals from the Usk relay it only transmits PSB1 the BBC channels at presentPSB2 will start transmitting on 31st March 2010 giving you ITV1ITV2S4CChannel4FIVE etc as listed at the top of the page Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:13:44 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=SO384006#b570093 usk but unable to get chan345 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:32:17 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=SS749501#b570092 information given at the top of the pagehowever regarding the visibility of the calendars I often see questions posted regarding datesfrequencies or channels where the answer lies in the information at the top of the page but for whatever reason this has not been noticed by the reader posing the question and a specific answer in text seems to be helpful Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:21:48 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=ST769654#b570091 039new aerial039 did the rigger fit For the Bath relay analogue transmissions up to 24th Mar 2010 it should beshould have been either of1- a VERTICALLY polarised Group A aerial coded RED 2- a wideband group W coded BLACK VERTICALLY polarised aerial or 3- a semi-wideband group K coded GREY VERTICALLY polarised aerialLooking at it from the ground the 039spines039 elements coming off the main arm which points at BathClaverton should be aligned UP and DOWN if it was set up vertically polarised If he039s aligned them so that the 039spines039 are side-to-side then he039s horizontally polarised the aerial Go check and let us knowBath is only a 250-watt transmitter but from a mile away you should have clean signals on analogue However it039s not the cleanest signal in the world and I have sometimes noticed BBC1 is a bit fuzzy from the BathwickAbbey area This may be down to reflected signal from nearby buildings or the hills themselves possibly - but in my case the aerial is shared between several flats so that039s what I039m blaming here In your case look for possible reflection sources maybeIf the rigger has given you an aerial coded BROWN Group E andor has HORIZONTALLY polarised the elements aligned the spines side-to-side then he039s probably mistakenly set you up for the Mendip transmitter without thinking but pointed you at Bath all the sameIf you can039t tell by looking at the aerial itself what aerial group you got given look at the box if there is one or ask him directly If he can039t remember or doesn039t know take issue He should know He should also have been able to tell you what level of signal you were getting on the analog transmitter in terms of dB and ruled out low signal levels as part of the debug process Did he mention signal levels at allFinally - did he use a new run of cable from aerial to TV-point in the wall or did he use the same cable that was already there It might039ve weathered badly insulation broken down got corroded etc if it was all very old cable Unlikely but possible Check it039s also not squashed cut bent through sharp 90-degree bends running underneath the fridgeelectric cookermicrowavehadron-collider etc Let us know how you get on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:08:51 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=SP567105#b570090 past 4 weeks we have received the aforementioned channels for much fewer days than we have not received them I really would like to understand your definition of short interruptions or is the reality that someone messed up as seems to be to often the case with the 039Great British worker039 by the way i am British myself and ashameadly so OX161AW Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:05:01 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/txdetail.php?a=ST284990#b570089 information it seems like a long wait to relay the Wenvoe transmitter through Pontypool I see the Mendip transmitter is switching over just after Pontypool completes so my west channels will need retuning hopefully with more success NP446JW Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:00:50 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=TG234408#b570088 do not have Sky tv Every day at approx 1730pm the quality of the picture on BBC2 goes awry Later on in the evening approx 2030pm the other channels also suffer picture distortion Could you tell me what this could be due to Our tv and antenna is new and has been checked Thankyou NR270NZ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:58:17 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=TG234408#b570087 approximately 1730pm the signal on BBC2 goes awry and then later on in the evening around 2000pm the signal on all the channels also gets distorted Our television is new and has been checked We also have a new antenna Can you tell me what this could be due to NR270NZ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:56:38 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/txdetail.php?a=TL204494#b570086 yesterday I039m in central Cambridge and currently suffering significant dropouts on BBC1 BBC2 BBC3 Virgin 1 Fiver BBC News and possibly some others That suggests that muxs 1 and A are a problem All other stations are fine Signal strength is 30 as it always has been it039s the quality that039s up and down on the bad stations and fixed ata 100 on the goodAnyone else suffering similar issues To me it looks like a transmitter issue but can find no-one else complaining about it CB13BU Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:15 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/fullstory.php?storyid=1107051649#b570085 get Mendip amp Wenvoe Then you can compare and contrast S4CHD and 4HD which start before Easter Its a nice box of tricks Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:50:49 GMT http://www.ukfree.tv/fullstory.php?storyid=1107051649#b570084 waiting for HD broadcasts to start BS228DR Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:45:55 GMT