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A

Aberdare SO 034 013, 3 miles SSW of Merthyr, 500W analogue power & 50W (-) digital.
Was an AV group and the 4 analogue stations plus all the digital Muxes are receivable within band. No analogue C5. Post DSO (in March 2010) it is due to stay an A group.
For Aberdare we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Angus NO 394 407, 5 miles N of Dundee, 100kW analogue power & 2kW digital.
Was a C/DH group and still is for the 4 analogue channels plus all the digital.
No analogue C5. Post DSO (in August 2010) Angus is due to remain a C/D group.
For Angus we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18CD or the XB10E for poor signal areas, and the XB16E for
those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the antennas are on the Sales page.

B

Beacon Hill SX857 619, 4 miles WSW of Torquay, 100kW analogue power & 1kW digital.
Was a C/DH group and the 4 analogue channels plus all the digital are still within band.
No analogue Channel 5. After DSO (in April 2009) it is due to become an E group (for Muxes 4 & 5 on CHs 42 & 45) but reception of these two should possible on a C/D.
For Beacon Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the XB10E for poor signal areas, and the XB16E for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Belmont TF 218 836, 16 miles ENE of Lincoln, 500kW analogue power & 10kW (-) digital.
Was an AH group but only the 4 analogue stations plus digital Mux1 are within band.
All other Muxes plus analogue C5 (which is only broadcast at 50kW) require a wideband.
Rather surprisingly Belmont is due to remain a wideband after DSO (in July 2011)
though the PSBs will be within band.
For Belmont we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the XB10WB for poor signal areas and the XB22WB for those with
the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.
See Belmont Graph.

Bilsdale SE 553 962, 15 miles SE of Middlesborough, 500kW analogue power & 6kW (-)
digital. Was an AH group and all 5 analogue channels plus Muxes 1 to 5 are still available within this group. Mux6 (on CH42) requires a K group (or wideband).
It is a big shock but after DSO (in September 2012) Bilsdale will remain a K group, in fact more of the Muxes will be out of the original A group !
Fortunately the PSBs will be still be receivable on an A.
For Bilsdale we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for
medium signal areas, the Yagi18K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be
found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.
See Bilsdale Graph.

Black Hill NS 828 647, 14 miles E of Glasgow, 500kW analogue power & 20kW digital.
Was a BH group and Muxes 1 to 4 plus all 5 analogue channels are within band. Technically speaking Mux 5 is on CH55 but most people would pick it up OK on a B group.
Mux 6 on CH65 would usually require an E group (or wideband).
Unsurprisingly it is due to revert to a B group post DSO in March 2011.
For Black Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the XB10E for poor signal areas, and the XB16E for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.
See Black Hill Graphs.

Blaenplwyf SN 569 757, 4 miles SSW of Aberystwyth, 100kW analogue power & 2kW (-)
digital. Was an AH group and the 4 analogue stations plus all the digital Muxes are within band. Analogue Channel 5 is also transmitted but requires a wideband antenna.
The transmitter is due to stay an A group after DSO, in February 2010.
For Blaenplwyf we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Bluebell Hill TQ 757 613, 3 miles N of Maidstone, 30kW analogue power & 3kW (-) digital.
Was an EH group. Only the 4 analogue stations plus Muxes 1, 4, 5 & 6 are available within the E band. A wideband is probably required for Muxes 2 & 3 (on CH24 & 27). Because the latter Muxes are two of the 3 “basic” services I have classified this TX Red/Amber but I suspect that most people on Bluebell Hill will already be on a wideband anyway.
No analogue Channel 5. The transmitter has a complex radiation pattern, see table.
Due to revert to an E group at DSO in July 2012.
For Bluebell Hill we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the XB10WB for poor signal areas and the XB22WB for those with
the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.
See Bluebell Hill Graph.

Bressay HU 503 387, 3 miles SE of Lerwick (Shetland Isles), 10kW analogue power and 1kW digital. Was an AV group and the 4 analogue stations plus Muxes 1 to 4 are available within band. Muxes 5 & 6 (on CH66 & CH68) require a wideband. No analogue Channel 5.
Post DSO (in May 2010) Bressay is due to revert to an A group.
For Bressay we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the XB10WB for poor signal areas and the XB22WB for those with
the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Brierley Hill SO 916 856, SW suburb of Dudley, 10kW analogue power & 200W (-) digital.
Was a C/DV group and still is for 4 analogue & digital, No analogue C5.
Due to remain an C/D group at DSO, in September 2011.
For Brierley Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18CD or the XB10E for poor signal areas, and the XB16E for
those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the antennas are on the Sales page.

Bristol Ilchester ST 577 700, SW Suburbs, 500W analogue power & 20W digital.
Was a BV group and still is for the 4 analogue channels plus all digital muxes. No analogue Channel 5. Will stay a B group at DSO, in April 2010.
For Ilchester we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on
the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Bristol Kings Weston ST 547 775, Western suburbs, 1kW analogue power & 200W (-) digital. Was BV group but only the 4 analogue stations are now still within band, all digital Muxes (on CHs 22, 25, 28, 32, 30 & 34) are technically out of band. However most B group aerials would at least pick up Muxes 4, 5 & 6. In reasonable signal areas probably all of
the digital would be received. No analogue C5.
Due to become an E at DSO in April 2010, the 1st 4 MUXES will be within the B group but 5 & 6 will be on CHs 57 & 60.
For Kings Weston we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the XB10WB for poor signal areas and the XB22WB for those with
the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Bromsgrove SO 948 730, 10 miles SW of Birmingham, 2.8kw analogue power & 50W (-)
digital. Was an AV group, still is for the 4 analogue channels & digital. No analogue C5.
Unfortunately at DSO, in September 2011, Bromsgrove will become a K,
though the first 4 MUXES (including the 3 PSBs) will still be within the A group.
For Bromsgrove we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Brougher Mountain IH 350 527, 8 miles NE of Enniskillen (N Ireland), 100kW analogue power & 500W digital. Was an AH group and still is for the 4 analogue stations plus
all the digital. No analogue Channel 5. Will stay an A group at DSO in October 2012.
For Brougher we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

C

Caldbeck NY 299 425, 12 miles SW of Carlisle, 500kW analogue power & 7kW (-) digital.
Was an AH group and the 4 analogue stations plus Muxes 1 to 3 are still available with
the A group. Muxes 4, 5 & 6 (on CH39, CH45 & CH42) plus analogue C5 on CH56 require
a wideband (or our Yagi18K group).
Will revert to it`s original A group at DSO in June 2009.
For Caldbeck we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for
medium signal areas, the Yagi18K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals.. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be
found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Caradon Hill SX 273 707, 12 miles WNW of Plymouth, 500kW analogue power & 4kW
digital. Was an AH group and the 4 analogue channels plus digital Muxes 1 & 2 plus
4 to 6 are available within band. Mux 3 (on CH48) requires a K group (or wideband).
Since Mux 3 is one required for a “basic service” I have classified this transmitter an Amber/Red. No analogue C5. Will return to an A group after DSO in July 2009.
For Caradon Hill we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for
medium signal areas, the Yagi18K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Carmel SN 576 153, 12 miles NNW of Swansea, 100kW analogue power & 2.5kW (-) digital. Was a C/DH group and the 4 analogue stations plus all the digital are available within band. No analogue Channel 5. Will stay a C/D group at DSO in September 2009.
For Carmel we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18CD or the XB10E for poor signal areas, and the XB16E for
those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the antennas are on the Sales page.

Chatton NU 105 264, 17 miles SSE of Berwick, 100kW analogue power & 6Kw (-) digital.
Was a BH group and still is for 4 analogue channels plus digital. No analogue C5.
Staying a B group at DSO, in August 2012.
For Chatton we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on
the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Chesterfield SK 382 764, 2 miles N of Chesterfield. 2kW analogue power & 40W digital.
Was an AV group but now only the 4 analogue stations plus Mux1 are still within band. Muxes 2 to 6 (on CHs 40, 43, 46, 50 & 52) now require a K group.
No analogue Channel 5. Chesterfield is attenuated to the North.
Will remain a K group at DSO in September 2011, but the three PSBs will be
in the A group.
Some sources classify Chesterfield as a wideband, but if you really need a “high gain”
aerial (which most people don`t....) the Chesterfield graph shows quite clearly that our Yagi18K or XB16K is the way to go.
For Chesterfield we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for
medium signal areas, the Yagi18K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with
the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Craigkelly NT 233 872, 8 miles N of Edinburgh, 100kW analogue power & 2kW digital.
Was an AH group and the 4 analogue channels plus Muxes 1 to 4 are within band.
Mux 6 is only just outside so reception would normally be possible.
Mux 5 (on CH42) requires a wideband or K group as does analogue C5 (on CH48),
although the latter is only transmitted at 4kW, and is also on Digital Mux 3.
If you already receive a good analogue C5 you probably already have a wideband aerial.
Due to remain a K group at DSO in October 2010 but the 3 PSBs will be within
the A group.
For Craigkelly we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for
medium signal areas, the Yagi18K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Crystal Palace TQ 339 712, 3 miles N of Croydon, 1000kW analogue power & 20kW digital. Was an AH group and still is for the 4 analogue stations plus all digital
Muxes. Analogue C5 is also within band but is actually broadcast from the Croydon transmitter (1 mile to the SW) which is effectively co-sited for most locations.
Unsurprisingly it is due to remain an A group at DSO, in April 2012.
For Crystal Palace we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.
See “The wrong aerial for Crystal Palace”, and Crystal Palace Graph

D

Darvel NS 557 341, 18 miles S of Glasgow, 100kW analogue power & 2kW digital.
Was an AH group and still is for the 5 analogue channels plus all the digital.
Will remain an A group at DSO in November in 2010.
For Darvel we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most
marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on
the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Divis IJ 287 750, 4 miles W of Belfast, 500kW analogue power & 3kW (-) digital.
Was an AH group and the 4 analogue stations plus all the digital are available within band. Analogue C5 requires a wideband or K group but is on digital Mux 3 anyway.
Will return to its original A group at DSO, in November 2012.
For Divis we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most
marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on
the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Dover TR 274 397, 2 miles WSW of Dover. 100kW analogue power & 1kW digital.
Was a C/DH group and still is for the 4 analogue channels & all the digital.
But Muxes 1, 2 and 5 are only transmitted in an arc from WSW to N so if your location is in this sector your existing aerial group is compatible, see Dover B.
No analogue Channel 5. Staying a C/D group at DSO, in July 2012.
For Dover we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18CD or the XB10E for poor signal areas, and the XB16E for
those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the antennas are on the Sales page.

Dover B TR 274 397, 2 miles WSW of Dover, 1kW digital power. Only transmits Muxes 1, 2 and 5 (which are all out of band on CHs 45,42 & 39 ) in an arc from N to NE so if
you live in this sector you may need a wideband or E group, but our tests show that C/Ds work as well as most widebands at these frequencies.

Will probably cease transmitting at DSO, see Dover above.

For Dover B we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the XB10E for poor signal areas and the XB16E for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Durris NO 763 899, 14 miles SW of Aberdeen, 500kW analogue power & 10kW (-) digital.
Was an AH group but now only the 4 analogue channels plus Muxes 1 & 2 are within
band. Muxes 3 to 6 (on CHs 52, 51, 41 & 44) require a wideband (or our Yagi18K) as does analogue C5 on CH67. If you receive the latter you probably already have a wideband antenna. Digital C5 is also available on Mux3.
Due to return to an A group at DSO in September 2010.
For Durris we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for
medium signal areas, the Yagi18K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

E

Eitshall NB 305 303, 8 miles WSW of Stornoway (Isle of Lewis), 100kw analogue power & 800W digital. Was an AH group and still is for the 4 analogue stations plus all the digital. No analogue Channel 5. Will remain as an A group at DSO, in July 2010.
For Eitshall we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for
medium signal areas, the Yagi18A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Emley Moor SE 222 128, 6 miles ESE of Huddersfield, 870kW analogue power & 10kw (-)
digital. Was a B group, still is for 5 analogue channels and all the digital.
Unsurprisingly it will remain a B group at DSO, in September 2011.
For Emley Moor we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on
the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.
See Emley Moor Graph.

F

Fenham NZ 216 648, Western suburb of Newcastle, 2kW analogue power & 20W digital.
Was an AV group and the 4 analogue stations plus Muxes 1 to 5 are available within this group. Mux6 on CH57 plus analogue C5 (on CH56) requires a wideband, or our Yagi18K.
Will return to A group at DSO, in October 2012.
For Fenham we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for
medium signal areas, the Yagi18K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be
found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Fenton SJ 903 451, Eastern suburb of Stoke, 10kW analogue power & 50W digital.
Was an AV group, still is for all 5 channels & digital.
Fenton will remain an A group at DSO in September 2011.
For Fenton we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most
marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on
the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

G

Guildford SU 975 486, 3 miles SW of Guildford, 10kW analogue power & 100W digital.
Was a BV group and still is for all digital and the 4 analogue channels. No analogue C5.
At DSO (in March 2012) MUX6 will move to CH56, making it an E group, but reception of this may well be possible on most B group aerials.
For Guildford we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the XB10E for poor signal areas, and the XB16E for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

H

Hannington SU 527 568, 16 miles SW of Reading, 250kW analogue power & 10kW digital.
Was an EH (or wideband) group and the 5 analogue channels and all the digital services are still within this band. Hannington has a severely restricted radiation pattern to the East (to protect Guildford TX), this applies to all 6 Muxes in an arc from NE to SE.
Note. Of all channels from this transmitter only analogue C4 is outside the B group so
those in poor signal areas may use a B group aerial to maximise their reception of the
other channels, digital C4 is also on Mux 2. See Hanningtons Graphs.
Will revert to a B group at DSO in February 2012.
For Hannington we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the XB10E for poor signal areas, and the XB16E for those with the most marginal signals. Alternatively, those in the poorest signal areas could forsake analogue C4 and fit the Yagi18B or the XB16B.
The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Hastings TQ 806 100, central Hastings, 1kW analogue power and 200W (-) digital. Was an AV group and Muxes 1 to 4 are within band along with all 5 analogue channels. Muxes
5 & 6 (on CH63 & CH60) require a wideband. Reverting to an A at DSO in June 2012.
For Hastings we recommend the DM log aerial for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the XB10WB for poor signal areas and the XB22WB for those with
the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Heathfield North TQ 566 220, 13 miles NNW of Eastbourne, 100kW analogue power & 1.6kW (-) digital. Was a C/DH group but although Muxes 3 to 6 are still within group for some bizarre reason Muxes 1 & 2, the two most important (on CH34 & CH29) are outside and may require a wideband. No analogue C5. Digital transmissions are attenuated to the south. It will become a B group at DSO (in June 2012) but reception on a C/D aerial should still be possible in most areas.
For Heathfield we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the XB10E for poor signal areas, and the XB16E for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the antennas can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.
See Heathfield Graph.

Hemel Hempstead TL 088 045, Southern suburbs of it`s namesake, 10kW analogue
power and 200W digital. Was a BV group but now only the 4 analogue stations plus Mux 1 are within band (although Mux2 on CH55) is only just outside and may well be receivable), all other Muxes (on CHs 60, 59, 62 & 65) require a wideband or E group antenna.
No analogue C5. Due to become an E group at DSO (in April 2012) but the 3 PSBs
will still be receivable on a B group aerial.
For Hemel Hempstead we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18E or the XB10E for poor signal areas, and the XB16E for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the aerials are on the Sales page.

Huntshaw Cross SS 527 220, 6 miles SSW of Barnstaple, 100kW analogue power & 4kW
digital. Was a C/DH group and still is for all 5 analogue channels (though C5 is only transmitted at 2kW) and all the digital. Due to remain a C/D group when DSO occurs
in July 2009. Muxes 5 & 6 are not transmitted to the North, see Huntshaw Cross B.
For Huntshaw Cross and Huntshaw Cross B we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18CD or the XB10E for poor signal areas, and the XB16E for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. The prices of the antennas are on the Sales page

Huntshaw Cross B SS 527 220, co sited transmitter which just transmits Muxes 5 & 6
(on CHs 51 & 47) to the North. Both are (more or less) within band but at only 80W so an upgraded aerial installation MAY be required.
Will probably cease transmitting at DSO, see above.

(-) Highest power is quoted, some MUXES transmitted at lower power, for full details of individual MUX power see the page on the DTG website.
As of 11 Jun 08 the latter source was discovered to be wrong in some cases.
Until it is updated this Ofcom data is correct.

A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T W

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Do I need a new aerial now ? (and will I need a new aerial at DSO........)

Listed below are the original 81 Digital (i.e. Freeview) transmitters and these will be the
only ones transmitting all 6 MUXES after DSO. At switchover about 1000 smaller repeater transmitters will begin broadcasting digital, but only the three main MUXES (the PSBs).
That said, these three PSBs include all the main channels and the three (or four) planned
HDTV channels.
The information below includes the transmitters location, their analogue and digital power outputs, their polarity *, if they transmit analogue C5 and most crucially of all if they have changed group (i.e. require a new aerial) or will be changing group at DSO. Just as significantly it also reveals that even if one does require a new aerial to receive all of the programmes, in many cases some of the six digital MUXES should be available without requiring a wideband, i.e. an aerial change. The page also indicates those who have the option to take advantage of the superior performance of a grouped antenna, this would normally apply to those in “fringe” areas.
(also see “Which transmitter am I on ?” and Which Aerial For Which Transmitter)

* e.g. BV indicates a B group vertically polarised transmitter.

The entries include a colour coding as follows :

Green indicates that the transmitter has not changed group for all (or most) * of
the digital channels, i.e. you probably do NOT need a new aerial.
* This is defined as MUXES 1 to 3 (i.e. the “PSBs”) plus at least 2 of the other 3 MUXES.
Bold type indicates the planned status after Digital Switchover (DSO).

Amber is for transmitters which use their existing group for the basic digital
service as defined by MUXES 1 to 3. The colour is also used to show which of any
additional MUXES requires a wideband (or K/E group) aerial.
Bold type indicates the planned status after Digital Switchover (DSO).

Red is for those transmitters where an aerial change is needed for even the
basic digital services (i.e. MUXES 1 to 3).
Bold type indicates the planned status after Digital Switchover (DSO).

MUX Name Changing..... (Don`t you just hate all this name changing b****x ?)

If analogue C5 is available in your location, has changed group and you receive a GOOD C5 signal, this indicates that you may already have a wideband antenna.

If your transmitter is Amber it may be worth considering if, at the present time, you really want the programmes on the unavailable MUX(ES), bearing in mind the cost, the deficiencies of wideband aerials (in fringe areas) and whether the particular transmitter will return to its original group at DSO

When (if....) the Digital Switch Over (DSO) occurs it is planned that the power will be increased on the main transmitters in an attempt to increase the coverage but just as significantly the hundreds of small repeater transmitters are due to start broadcasting

digital in place of analogue. Unfortunately the latter will only transmit three of the six MUXES, (i.e. just the thee PSBs) so although viewers on those transmitters will get more channels than they do at the moment, they won`t get all of them.

Also see Consequences of Digital Switch Over and Dates for Digital Switch Over.

The transmitters are listed in alphabetical order so consult the map

(or see ”Which Transmitter Am I On ?”) to confirm which one you require

the details of, then scroll down to the relevant entry.

After The Digital Switchover ( DSO )

On the 5 July 07 Ofcom released the planned “post DSO” channel allocations for the 81 transmitters currently broadcasting digital.

As we`ve been saying for years the great majority of transmitters are reverting to their original groups and in fact all the existing Digital transmitters will broadcast the main three MUXES (the so called PSBs) within band.

As for the other three MUXES, 24 of the 81 transmitters will be broadcasting between one and three of the other 3 MUXES out of their original group. Fortunately seven of these

will be transmitting the new frequencies below the existing group, meaning that those in reasonable signal areas will have a good chance of picking up the signal OK.

That leaves 17 out of 81 transmitters, and of these only six are “main” transmitters, these being Sandy, Sudbury, The Wrekin, Bilsdale, Craigkelly and Belmont. It must be admitted that for these “Dirty (half) Dozen” an aerial change will almost certainly be required in order to receive all the digital transmissions.

For the great majority, when the DSO occurs many of those who haven`t yet “upgraded” to

a wideband should then pick up the Digital signal OK. Furthermore many of those who live

in fringe areas can, if required, then take advantage of the superior gain of grouped aerials

to improve their signal.

The “powers that be” keep changing the name of the MUXES, so we just refer to them as MUXES 1 to 6,

as they should be anyway....

Also see MUXES and PSBs