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A
Aberdare (switched over) SO 034 013, 3 miles SSW of Merthyr.
All 6 MUXES are transmitted at 100W
Was originally an AV group for analogue and still is for all the digital.
Click here for Aberdare transmitter`s radiation pattern.
For Aberdare we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found
on the relevant tables.
Angus (switched over) NO 394 407, 5 miles N of Dundee
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 20kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 10kW.
Was originally a C/DH group for analogue and it`s still a C/D for all the digital.
For Angus we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18CD* or the DY14WB 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.
* See "covering all eventualities"
B
Beacon Hill (switched over) SX 857 619, 4 miles WSW of Torquay.
20kW output for MUXES 1 to 3, and 10kW for MUXES 4 to 6.
Was a C/DH group for analogue. It is now technically an E group (for Muxes 4/5 on CHs 42/45) but reception of these should be possible on nearly all C/D group aerials
although this may not apply to some cheap crappy Contract aerials though.......
For Beacon Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the DY14WB 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.
Belmont (switched over) TF 218 836, 16 miles ENE of Lincoln.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 150kW, MUXES 5 & 6 at 100kW, and MUX4 at 50kW.
Was originally an AH group for analogue but only first 4 MUXES (including the 3 PSBs) are will within the A band, for MUXES 5 & 6 a wideband aerial is required.
For Belmont we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the DY14WB for poor signal areas, and the XB22WB for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. 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 was a bit of a shock but after DSO (on the 12 and 26 Sept 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 for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18K or XB10K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. See Bilsdale Graph.
Black Hill (switched over) NS 828 647, 14 miles E of Glasgow.
Transmission power is 100kW for all six MUXES.
Was originally a BH group for analogue and still is for all the digital transmissions.
For Black Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B or XB10B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. See Black Hill`s Graph.
Blaenplwyf (switched over) SN 569 757, 4 miles SSW of Aberystwyth.
40kW output power for MUXES 1 to 3 and 10kW for MUXES 4 to 6
Was originally an AH group for analogue and it`s still an A group for digital.
For Blaenplwyf we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
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 theoretically may be required for Muxes 2 & 3 (on CH24 & 27), but the great majority of E group aerials should work reasonably well down there.
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.
At DSO (on the 13 Jun and the 27 Jun 2012) Bluebell Hill will become a B group, although all aerials on Bluebell Hill which were working before switchover should continue to work afterwards.
For Bluebell Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the DY14WB for poor signal areas, and the XB22WB for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. See Bluebell Hill Graph.
Bressay (switched over) HU 503 387, 3 miles SE of Lerwick (Shetland Isles).
Transmission power is 2kW for MUXES 1 to 4, and 1kW for 5 and 6.
Was originally an AV group and still is for all the digital.
Click here for Bressay transmitter`s radiation pattern.
For Bressay we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Brierley Hill (switched over) SO 916 856, SW suburb of Dudley.
Transmission power is 2kW for all 6 digital channels
Was originally a C/DV group for analogue and still is for all the digital.
Brierley Hill is attenuated for all digital in an arc from the SE (through SW) to NW.
Click here for Brierley Hill`s radiation pattern.
For Brierley Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18CD* or the DY14WB 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.
* See "covering all eventualities"
Bristol Ilchester Crescent (switched over) ST 577 700, SW Suburbs of Bristol.
Transmission power is 200W for MUXES 1 to 3 and 100W for MUXES 4 to 6.
Was originally a BV group for analogue and still is for all the digital.
Click here for Bristol Ilchester Crescent`s radiation pattern.
For Ilchester we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B or XB10B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Bristol Kings Weston (switched over) ST 547 775, Western suburbs of Bristol.
Transmission power is 200W for all MUXES.
Was BV group for analogue but only the 1st 4 MUXES are still within the B group,
because MUXES 5 & 6 are on CHs 57 & 60 and require an E group or wideband.
Click here for Bristol Kings Weston radiation pattern.
For Kings Weston we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for
medium signal areas, the Yagi18E or DY14WB 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.
Bromsgrove (switched over) SO 948 730, 10 miles SW of Birmingham.
Transmission power is 400W for all MUXES.
Was an AV group for analogue but only the first 3 MUXES (i.e. the 3 PSBs) are still within the A group. MUXES 4 to 6 require a K group (or wideband) aerial.
Note : MUXES 4 to 6 will move out of the A group on the 28 Sept 2011.
For Bromsgrove we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18K or XB10K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Note that The Wrekin, Bromsgrove and Lark Stoke are a Single Frequency Network.
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 (on the 10th and the 24th of October 2012).
For Brougher we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Beacon Hill (switched over) SX 857 619, 4 miles WSW of Torquay.
20kW output for MUXES 1 to 3, and 10kW for MUXES 4 to 6.
Was a C/DH group for analogue. It is now technically an E group (for Muxes 4/5 on CHs 42/45) but reception of these should be possible on nearly all C/D group aerials
although this may not apply to some cheap crappy Contract aerials though.......
For Beacon Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the DY14WB 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.
Belmont (switched over) TF 218 836, 16 miles ENE of Lincoln.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 150kW, MUXES 5 & 6 at 100kW, and MUX4 at 50kW.
Was originally an AH group for analogue but only first 4 MUXES (including the 3 PSBs) are will within the A band, for MUXES 5 & 6 a wideband aerial is required.
For Belmont we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the DY14WB for poor signal areas, and the XB22WB for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. 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 was a bit of a shock but after DSO (on the 12 and 26 Sept 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 for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18K or XB10K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. See Bilsdale Graph.
Black Hill (switched over) NS 828 647, 14 miles E of Glasgow.
Transmission power is 100kW for all six MUXES.
Was originally a BH group for analogue and still is for all the digital transmissions.
For Black Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B or XB10B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. See Black Hill`s Graph.
Blaenplwyf (switched over) SN 569 757, 4 miles SSW of Aberystwyth.
40kW output power for MUXES 1 to 3 and 10kW for MUXES 4 to 6
Was originally an AH group for analogue and it`s still an A group for digital.
For Blaenplwyf we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Bluebell Hill TQ 757 613, 3 miles N of Maidstone, 30kW analogue power & 3kW (-
Was an EH group. Only the 4 analogue stations plus Muxes 1, 4, 5 & 6 are available within the E band. A wideband theoretically may be required for Muxes 2 & 3 (on CH24 & 27), but the great majority of E group aerials should work reasonably well down there.
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.
At DSO (on the 13 Jun and the 27 Jun 2012) Bluebell Hill will become a B group, although all aerials on Bluebell Hill which were working before switchover should continue to work afterwards.
For Bluebell Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the DY14WB for poor signal areas, and the XB22WB for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. See Bluebell Hill Graph.
Bressay (switched over) HU 503 387, 3 miles SE of Lerwick (Shetland Isles).
Transmission power is 2kW for MUXES 1 to 4, and 1kW for 5 and 6.
Was originally an AV group and still is for all the digital.
Click here for Bressay transmitter`s radiation pattern.
For Bressay we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Brierley Hill (switched over) SO 916 856, SW suburb of Dudley.
Transmission power is 2kW for all 6 digital channels
Was originally a C/DV group for analogue and still is for all the digital.
Brierley Hill is attenuated for all digital in an arc from the SE (through SW) to NW.
Click here for Brierley Hill`s radiation pattern.
For Brierley Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18CD* or the DY14WB 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.
* See "covering all eventualities"
Bristol Ilchester Crescent (switched over) ST 577 700, SW Suburbs of Bristol.
Transmission power is 200W for MUXES 1 to 3 and 100W for MUXES 4 to 6.
Was originally a BV group for analogue and still is for all the digital.
Click here for Bristol Ilchester Crescent`s radiation pattern.
For Ilchester we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B or XB10B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Bristol Kings Weston (switched over) ST 547 775, Western suburbs of Bristol.
Transmission power is 200W for all MUXES.
Was BV group for analogue but only the 1st 4 MUXES are still within the B group,
because MUXES 5 & 6 are on CHs 57 & 60 and require an E group or wideband.
Click here for Bristol Kings Weston radiation pattern.
For Kings Weston we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for
medium signal areas, the Yagi18E or DY14WB 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.
Bromsgrove (switched over) SO 948 730, 10 miles SW of Birmingham.
Transmission power is 400W for all MUXES.
Was an AV group for analogue but only the first 3 MUXES (i.e. the 3 PSBs) are still within the A group. MUXES 4 to 6 require a K group (or wideband) aerial.
Note : MUXES 4 to 6 will move out of the A group on the 28 Sept 2011.
For Bromsgrove we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18K or XB10K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Note that The Wrekin, Bromsgrove and Lark Stoke are a Single Frequency Network.
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 (on the 10th and the 24th of October 2012).
For Brougher we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
C
Caldbeck (switched over) NY 299 425, 12 miles SW of Carlisle.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 100kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 50kW.
Caldbeck Scotland (only transmitted to the North) MUX 1 at100kW, 2 & 3 at 50kW.
Was originally an AH group for analogue and it`s still an A group for digital.
For Caldbeck we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the
most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found
on the relevant tables.
Caradon Hill (switched over) SX 273 707, 12 miles WNW of Plymouth.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 100kW, and MUXES 4 to 6 at 50kW.
Was originally an AH group for analogue and it`s still an A group for digital.
For Caradon Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Carmel (switched over) SN 576 153, 12 miles NNW of Swansea.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 20kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 10kW.
Was originally a C/DH group for analogue and it`s still a C/D for all the digital.
For Carmel we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18CD* or the DY14WB 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.
* See "covering all eventualities"
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 (on the 12th and 26th Sept 2012).
For Chatton we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B or XB10B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Chesterfield (switched over) SK 382 764, 2 miles N of Chesterfield.
All six MUXES are transmitted at 400W.
Was an AV group but now only the 1st three MUXES (the PSBs) are still within that band. MUXES 4 to 6 now require a K group (or wideband).
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, XB10K or XB16K is the way to go.
For Chesterfield we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18K or XB10K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Craigkelly (switched over) NT 233 872, 8 miles N of Edinburgh.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 20kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 10kW.
Was an AH group for analogue but only the first 3 MUXES (i.e. the 3 PSBs) are still within the A group, MUXES 4 to 6 require a K group (or wideband) aerial.
For Craigkelly we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18K or XB10K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
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, which will be between
the 4 and the 18 of April 2012.
For Crystal Palace we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
See “The wrong aerial for Crystal Palace”, and Crystal Palace Graph
Caldbeck (switched over) NY 299 425, 12 miles SW of Carlisle.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 100kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 50kW.
Caldbeck Scotland (only transmitted to the North) MUX 1 at100kW, 2 & 3 at 50kW.
Was originally an AH group for analogue and it`s still an A group for digital.
For Caldbeck we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the
most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found
on the relevant tables.
Caradon Hill (switched over) SX 273 707, 12 miles WNW of Plymouth.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 100kW, and MUXES 4 to 6 at 50kW.
Was originally an AH group for analogue and it`s still an A group for digital.
For Caradon Hill we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Carmel (switched over) SN 576 153, 12 miles NNW of Swansea.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 20kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 10kW.
Was originally a C/DH group for analogue and it`s still a C/D for all the digital.
For Carmel we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18CD* or the DY14WB 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.
* See "covering all eventualities"
Chatton NU 105 264, 17 miles SSE of Berwick, 100kW analogue power & 6Kw (-
Was a BH group and still is for 4 analogue channels plus digital. No analogue C5.
Staying a B group at DSO (on the 12th and 26th Sept 2012).
For Chatton we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B or XB10B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Chesterfield (switched over) SK 382 764, 2 miles N of Chesterfield.
All six MUXES are transmitted at 400W.
Was an AV group but now only the 1st three MUXES (the PSBs) are still within that band. MUXES 4 to 6 now require a K group (or wideband).
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, XB10K or XB16K is the way to go.
For Chesterfield we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18K or XB10K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Craigkelly (switched over) NT 233 872, 8 miles N of Edinburgh.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 20kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 10kW.
Was an AH group for analogue but only the first 3 MUXES (i.e. the 3 PSBs) are still within the A group, MUXES 4 to 6 require a K group (or wideband) aerial.
For Craigkelly we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18K or XB10K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
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-
the 4 and the 18 of April 2012.
For Crystal Palace we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
See “The wrong aerial for Crystal Palace”, and Crystal Palace Graph
D
Darvel (switched over) NS 557 341, 18 miles S of Glasgow.
20kW output power for MUXES 1 to 3 and 10kW for MUXES 4 to 6.
Was originally an AH group for analogue and it`s still an A group for all the digital.
For Darvel we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
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 (on the 10th and the 24th of Oct 2012).
For Divis we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
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 (on the 13 and 27 of June 2012).
For Dover we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18CD* or the DY14WB 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.
* See "covering all eventualities"
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 most C/Ds work as well as widebands down to these frequencies, although this may not apply to
some cheap crappy Contract aerials though......
Darvel (switched over) NS 557 341, 18 miles S of Glasgow.
20kW output power for MUXES 1 to 3 and 10kW for MUXES 4 to 6.
Was originally an AH group for analogue and it`s still an A group for all the digital.
For Darvel we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Divis IJ 287 750, 4 miles W of Belfast, 500kW analogue power & 3kW (-
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 (on the 10th and the 24th of Oct 2012).
For Divis we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
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 (on the 13 and 27 of June 2012).
For Dover we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18CD* or the DY14WB 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.
* See "covering all eventualities"
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 most C/Ds work as well as widebands down to these frequencies, although this may not apply to
some cheap crappy Contract aerials though......
Will 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 DY14WB 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.
Durris (switched over) NO 763 899, 14 miles SW of Aberdeen.
100kW output power for MUXES 1 to 3 and 50kW for MUXES 4 to 6
Was originally an AH group for analogue and it`s still an A group for all the digital.
For Durris we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the DY14WB 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.
Durris (switched over) NO 763 899, 14 miles SW of Aberdeen.
100kW output power for MUXES 1 to 3 and 50kW for MUXES 4 to 6
Was originally an AH group for analogue and it`s still an A group for all the digital.
For Durris we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
E
Eitshall (switched over) NB 305 303, 8 miles WSW of Stornoway (Isle of Lewis).
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 20kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 10kW.
Was an AH group for analogue and still is for all the digital.
For Eitshall we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Emley Moor (switched over) SE 222 128, 6 miles ESE of Huddersfield.
All six digital MUXES are transmitted at 174kW
Was a BH group for analogue channels and it still is for all the digital.
For Emley Moor we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B or XB10B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. See Emley Moor Graph.
Eitshall (switched over) NB 305 303, 8 miles WSW of Stornoway (Isle of Lewis).
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 20kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 10kW.
Was an AH group for analogue and still is for all the digital.
For Eitshall we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Emley Moor (switched over) SE 222 128, 6 miles ESE of Huddersfield.
All six digital MUXES are transmitted at 174kW
Was a BH group for analogue channels and it still is for all the digital.
For Emley Moor we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B or XB10B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables. 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 (between the 12th and 26th Sept 2012).
Click here for Fenham`s radiation pattern.
For Fenham we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18K or XB10K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Fenton (switched over) SJ 903 451, Eastern suburb of Stoke.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 2kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 1kW.
Was an AV group for analogue and it still is for all the digital.
For Fenton we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
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 (between the 12th and 26th Sept 2012).
Click here for Fenham`s radiation pattern.
For Fenham we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18K or XB10K for poor signal areas and the XB16K for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Fenton (switched over) SJ 903 451, Eastern suburb of Stoke.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 2kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 1kW.
Was an AV group for analogue and it still is for all the digital.
For Fenton we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18A or XB10A for poor signal areas and the XB16A for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
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 2012 (between the 4 and 18 April 2012) Guildford will remain a B group [Ofcom Jan 2011].
For Guildford we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B or XB10B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
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 2012 (between the 4 and 18 April 2012) Guildford will remain a B group [Ofcom Jan 2011].
For Guildford we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18B or XB10B for poor signal areas and the XB16B for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
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, between the 8 and 22 of February 2012.
For Hannington we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the DY14WB 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. Alternatively, those in the poorest signal areas could forsake analogue C4 and fit the XB16B.
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 switchover, between the 30 May and the 13 June 2012.
For Hastings we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the DY14WB for poor signal areas, and the XB22WB for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
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 (between the 30 May and the 13 June 2012), but reception on a C/D aerial should still be possible in areas of reasonable reception, although this is less likely to apply for some cheap crappy Contract aerials though......
For Heathfield we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the DY14WB 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.
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 are within band (although Mux2 on CH55 is only just outside and may well be receivable), all other Muxes (on CHs 56, 59, 68, 62 & 65) require a wideband or E group antenna.
No analogue C5. Due to become an E group at DSO (between the 4 and 18 April 2012) but the 3 PSBs will still be receivable on a B group aerial.
Click here for Hemel Hempstead`s radiation pattern.
For Hemel Hempstead we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18E or the DY14WB 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.
Huntshaw Cross (switched over) SS 527 220, 6 miles SSW of Barnstaple.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 20kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 10kW.
Was originally a C/DH group for analogue and it still is for digital.
For Huntshaw Cross we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18CD* or the DY14WB 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.
* See "covering all eventualities"
(-) Highest power is quoted, some MUXES transmitted at lower power,
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, between the 8 and 22 of February 2012.
For Hannington we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the DY14WB 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. Alternatively, those in the poorest signal areas could forsake analogue C4 and fit the XB16B.
Hastings TQ 806 100, central Hastings, 1kW analogue power and 200W (-
5 & 6 (on CH63 & CH60) require a wideband.
Reverting to an A at switchover, between the 30 May and the 13 June 2012.
For Hastings we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the DY14WB for poor signal areas, and the XB22WB for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and test performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Heathfield North TQ 566 220, 13 miles NNW of Eastbourne, 100kW analogue power & 1.6kW (-
For Heathfield we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, the Yagi18E or the DY14WB 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.
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 are within band (although Mux2 on CH55 is only just outside and may well be receivable), all other Muxes (on CHs 56, 59, 68, 62 & 65) require a wideband or E group antenna.
No analogue C5. Due to become an E group at DSO (between the 4 and 18 April 2012) but the 3 PSBs will still be receivable on a B group aerial.
Click here for Hemel Hempstead`s radiation pattern.
For Hemel Hempstead we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18E or the DY14WB 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.
Huntshaw Cross (switched over) SS 527 220, 6 miles SSW of Barnstaple.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 20kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 10kW.
Was originally a C/DH group for analogue and it still is for digital.
For Huntshaw Cross we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, the Yagi18CD* or the DY14WB 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.
* See "covering all eventualities"
(-
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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 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 How Will The Switchover Happen ?
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.
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. In addition, at switchover, about 1100 smaller repeater transmitters will also begin broadcasting digital, but they will only transmit the 3 main MUXES (the PSBs), not all 6 of them. That said, these three PSBs include all the main channels and the three (or four) planned HDTV channels. Virtually all of these repeaters will be transmitting digital in the same group as they did for analogue.
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.....
We are more than willing to give advice to those actually purchasing from us.
Could those only seeking information please just find the answer somewhere on this site,
or ring an aerial installer local to them, or call the reception advice phone numbers.
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....
Don`t you just hate all this
Also see :
