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Problematic Post DSO Repeaters
What is a repeater (or relay) transmitter ?
Below is a list of repeater transmitters (released by Ofcom up to November 2008) which
may give problematic reception without an aerial change. Bear in mind that there are about 1105 repeaters in the UK (listed here), and most only transmit to relatively small numbers
of people, so the list below is almost insignificant.
The list does not include any of the main 81 digital transmitters, these are listed above in more detail.
If I`ve missed any “Problematic Repeaters”, please correct me !
Transmitter / Locality
Cefn Mawr (SSW of Wrexham)
Ardnadam (Dunoon)
Bovey Tracey (NW of Newton Abbot)
Chideock (Bridport)
Clennon Valley (Paignton)
Cwmfelinfach (N of Cardiff)
Haden Hill (SW of Dudley)
Harbertonford (SW of Totnes)
Tenby (SW Wales)
Usk (NE of Newport)
Change Of Group
B group to C/D (channels 53, 57 & 60)
B group, one MUX to CH56
B group, one MUX to CH56
B group, one MUX to CH56
B group, one MUX to CH56
B group, one MUX to CH56
B group, one MUX to CH56
B group, one MUX to CH56
B group, one MUX to CH56
B group, one MUX to CH56
Problematic ?
Very likely.
Should be OK ? *
Should be OK ? * Should be OK ? *
Should be OK ? *
Should be OK ? *
Should be OK ? *
Should be OK ? *
Should be OK ? *
Should be OK ? *
* Those with Contract aerials may be more likely to experience problems because their gain curves can be rather uneven and unpredictable.
Repeater transmitters which may have technically changed group, but the new group is just
below the previous one, are not listed because these should usually work OK anyway !
Heathfield (although it is actually a main transmitter) is an example of this, and its graph
is worthy of study.
However those in poor signal areas on Porlock (W of Minehead) may experience problems as it was a B group, and post DSO it will be an A group with MUX3 being right down on CH21.
Cefn Mawr transmitter is situated 6 miles SW of Wrexham and has the distinction ( ? ! ? ) of being the only repeater * which is due to change group at DSO, and require those receiving their signals from it to require an aerial change for their digital reception.
To be honest I`d have thought that its coverage would be measured in the hundreds rather than the thousands.....
It is vertically polarised and receives its signal from Moel Y Parc which it then retransmits into the valley. Its present frequencies are CH41, CH44, CH47 & CH51 making it a B group, but post DSO they will be CH53, CH57 & CH60, i.e. it will be a C/D group.
* Of those whose details have been released by Ofcom up to Nov 2008.
Below is the view from the base of the transmitter, note the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct,
in the bottom right background, taking the Llangollen canal over the river Dee. Surely the
aqueduct is one of the greatest achievements of the canal engineers, and you can still go over it in a boat, or on foot !
Digital Transmitters Nationwide Page 2
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A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T W
Idle SE 163 374, 3 miles N of Bradford, 250W analogue power & 6W digital / Freeview. Was an AV group but only the 4 analogue stations plus Muxes 3 & 5 are available within this group, all other Muxes (on CHs 45, 53, 56 & 42) need a wideband or our Yagi18K.
On a K group aerial MUX4 on CH56 may be a bit down compared with an equivalent wideband, but the other MUXES would be significantly up on one. No analogue Channel 5. Will become a K at DSO in September 2011, though the 3 PSBs will still be receivable on an A group. Post DSO the highest MUX will be on CH49, so all K groups would work fine on all MUXES
For Idle 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.
Keelylang Hill, HY 378 102, 5 miles W of Kirkwall (Orkney Isles), 100kW analogue
power and 1kW (-
For Keelylang 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.
Keighley SE 069 444, 2 miles N of Keighley, 10kW analogue power & 100W digital.
Was a C/DV group and the 4 analogue channels plus Muxes 1 to 4 plus the 4 analogue
stations are within group. Muxes 5 & 6 (on CHs 30 & 34) may require a wideband but
although the may well be receivable on decent C/D group aerials this is less likely to apply
for some cheap crappy Contract aerials though.......
No analogue C5. Most power is transmitted to the SW and little to the NE.
Returning to a C/D at DSO in September 2011. See Keighley Graph.
For Keighley 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.
Kilvey Hill (switched over) SS 672 940, Eastern suburb of Swansea.
All digital MUXES transmitted at 2kW.
Was an AV group for analogue and still is an A group for all the Digital.
For Kilvey 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.
Knock More NJ 321 497, 10 miles SSW of Elgin, 100kW analogue power & 1kW digital.
Was an AH group but now only Muxes 1 & 2 plus the 4 analogue channels are receivable within band. Muxes 3 to 6 (on CHs 53, 57, 60 & 56) require a wideband.
No analogue Channel 5. It is due to remain a wideband (CH23 to CH60) after DSO on
the 8 and the 22 September 2010, though the 3 PSBs will be within the A group.
For Knock More 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.
Lancaster (switched over) SD 490 662, 3 miles N of Lancaster.
All six digital MUXES are transmitted at 2kW.
Was an AV group, still is for all its digital output.
For Lancaster 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.
Lark Stoke SP 187 426, 8 miles S of Stratford U Avon, 6.3kW analogue power & 25W digital. Was an AV group and Muxes 1 to 4 plus the 4 analogue channels are still in the A band. Muxes 5 & 6 (on CHs 57 & 60) require a wideband, or our Yagi18K. No analogue Channel 5. Will become a K group (or wideband) at DSO in September 2011,
though the PSBs will still be within the A group.
For Lark Stoke 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.
Limavady IC 711 296, 8 miles W of Coleraine (N Ireland), 100kW analogue power & 800W
digital. Was a C/DH group and still is for the 4 analogue stations plus all the digital.
No analogue C5. Will stay in the C/D group at DSO in September 2012.
For Limavady 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.
Llanddona SH 583 810, 6 miles N of Bangor, 100kW analogue power & 1kW digital.
Was a C/DH group and still is for the 4 analogue stations and all the digital Muxes apart from Mux 6. Even the latter is only just out of band. No analogue C5.
Due to become an E group (CH43 up) at DSO on the 21 Oct and the 18 November 2009, but reception should still be possible on a C/D aerial.
For Llanddona 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.
Malvern / Great Malvern SO 774 464, 8 m SSW of Worcester, 2kW analogue power & 200W digital. Was a C/DV group but now only the 4 analogue channels plus Muxes 1,3 &
5 are available in group, Muxes 2, 4 & 6 (on CH 39, CH44 & CH41) may require a wideband or E group but will probably work fine off a C/D , though this is less likely to apply for some cheap crappy Contract aerials though. No analogue C5.
Since the transmitter is built on the East face of the 397m “North Hill”, it is highly doubtful that any significant signal would be received to the West !
Will return to a C/D group at DSO in September 2011.
For Malvern 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.
Mendip ST 564 488, 18 miles S of Bristol, 500kW analogue power & 10kW digital.
Was a C/DH group and all digital Muxes are still within band plus 4 analogue channels. Analogue C5 (on CH37) may require a wideband or E group aerial but it is available on
digital Mux 3. Analogue C5 is less likely to be received on some cheap crappy Contract aerials though...... Will return to the C/D group at DSO on 24 Mar and 7 April 2010.
For Mendip 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 Mendip Graph.
Midhurst SU 912 250, 20 miles NE of Portsmouth, 100kW analogue power & 1kW digital.
Was a C/DH group and still is for the 4 analogue channels and all the digital.
No analogue Channel 5. Due to stay a C/D at DSO in February 2012.
For Midhurst 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.
Moel-
Power is 20kW for MUXES 1, 2 & 3, 10kW for MUXES 6 and 2.5kW for MUXES 4 & 5.
Was originally a BH group and it still is for all its digital output.
For Moel Y Parc 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 Moel Y Parc Graph.
Nottingham SK 503 435, 5 miles E of Nottingham, 2kW analogue power & 40W digital.
Was an AV group but now only the 5 analogue channels plus Mux 5 are still within the A band but Muxes 2 to 6 require a wideband. Note Mux 1 is only just out of band (on CH39) and should be received OK. All digital is attenuated between West and North
It is due to remain a wideband (or K group) after DSO in May 2011, though the
three PSBs will still be within the A original group. See Nottingham Graph.
For Nottingham 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.
Olivers Mount TA 408 869, Scarborough, 1kW analogue power & 100w digital.
Was a C/DV group and still is for all 5 analogue channels plus all digital Muxes.
Will remain a C/D group post DSO in May 2011.
For Olivers Mt 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.
Oxford SP 567 105, 4 miles NE of Oxford, 500kW analogue power & 10kW (-
Was a C/DH group now only the 5 analogue stations (C5 is only 40kW though) plus
Muxes 2 to 4 are available within band. Muxes 1 & 6 (on CH34 & CH29) may require a wideband in poor signal areas, particularly for some cheap crappy Contract aerials.
Due to the Mux1 being out of band, I have classified this transmitter Amber/Red. Will revert to a C/D group when DSO occurs in March 2011.
For Oxford we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium
signal areas, 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 Oxford Graph.
Pendle Forest (switched over)SD 825 384, 3 miles NW of Burnley.
All six digital MUXES transmitted at 100W.
Was originally a AV group and still is for all its digital output.
For Pendle 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.
Plympton (switched over) SX 531 555, 2 miles ESE of Plymouth.
All digital MUXES transmitted at 400W.
Was a C/D group but became an E group at DSO when Muxes 4 & 5 were switched to be CHs 42 and 45, however reception of these should still be possible on a C/D.
For Plympton 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.
Pontop Pike NZ 148 526, 10 miles SW of Newcastle, 500kW analogue power & 10kW
digital. Was a C/DH group and still is for the 4 analogue channels plus digital.
Analogue C5 is broadcast (within the C/D group) at 50kW from Burnhope which is 4 miles
to the SE. It is staying a C/D group at DSO in October 2012.
For Pontop 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 Pontop Pike Graph.
Pontypool ST 284 990, 2 miles N of Cwbran, 250W analogue power & 20W (-
Was an AV group but only the 4 analogue stations and Muxes 5 & 6 are in band. Muxes
1 to 4 (on CHs 52, 48, 42 & 45) require a wideband or our Yagi18K. No analogue C5. Reverting to an A at DSO on the 3 and 31 March 2010.
For Pontypool 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.
Presely (switched over) SN 172 306, 10 miles S of Cardigan.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 20kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 10kW
Was a BH group for analogue and it`s still a B group for digital.
For Presely 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.
Redruth (Switched over) SW 690 395, 1 mile SW of Redruth.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 20kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 10kW
Was an BH group for analogue and it still is for digital.
For Redruth 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.
Reigate TQ 257 521, Northern suburb of, 10kW analogue power & 200W (-
Was a C/D group. Mux 6 plus the 4 analogue channels are within C/D, C5 is on CH42 which should still be receivable on a C/D. All other Muxes (on CHs 31, 21, 24, 27 & 39)
probably requires a wideband, except in strong signal areas where a C/D should be OK.
Will remain as a wideband at DSO in April 2012, but the three PSBs will still be
available within the original C/D group.
For Reigate 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.
Ridge Hill SO 630 333, 8 m SE of Hereford, 100kW analogue power & 2kW digital. Was
an AH group, the 5 analogue channels are within band but the digital requires a wideband. Slight attenuation on all transmissions to the SE.
Reverting to A group at DSO in August 2011. See Ridge Hill Graph.
For Ridge 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.
Rosemarkie NH 762 623, 12 miles NE of Inverness, 100kW analogue power & 10kW digital. Was a BH group and still is for the 4 analogue stations plus all the digital Muxes. No analogue C5. The latter is broadcast from Mounteagle at 100kW which is 8 miles WSW of Rosemarkie but is out of group and would require a wideband or E group.
Will remain a B group at DSO on 6 and 20 October 2010.
For Rosemarkie 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.
Rosneath NS 258 811, 3 miles NW of Greenock, 10kW analogue power & 200W digital.
Was a C/DV group and the 4 analogue channels plus all the digital are still available within band. No analogue C5. Due to stay as a C/D group at DSO in November 2010.
For Rosneath 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.
Rowridge SZ 447 865, Isle of Wight, 500kW analogue power & 20kW digital.
Was an AH group and the 4 analogue channels plus all the digital are still within band.
Note Mux2 was originally out of band on CH52 but is now within the A group on CH28.
Although no analogue C5 is transmitted from Rowridge it is broadcast (at 10kW) within
band from Fawley which is 10 miles to the North. Fawley will cease transmitting on the 25 Mar 2009 when Rowridge`s MUX channel allocations will also change.
Unsurprisingly Rowridge will remain as an A group at DSO in February 2012.
For Rowridge 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 A group transmitters” and Rowridge Graph.
Rumster Forest ND 197 385, 13 miles SW of Wick, 100kW analogue power & 2kW (-
this band. Muxes 5 & 6 (on CHs 59 & 62) require a wideband. No analogue C5.
It is due to remain a wideband after DSO on 2 and 16 June 2010, though the three PSBs will be within the A group.
For Rumster Forest 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.
Saddleworth (switched over) SD 987 050, 8 miles ENE of Manchester.
All six digital MUXES transmitted at 400W
Was originally a BV group and still is for all its digital output.
For Saddleworth 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.
Salisbury SU 136 285, SW suburb of, 10kW analogue power & 1kW (-
Was a C/DV group and still is for all 5 analogue channels and all the digital.
Will stay as a C/D after DSO in March 2012.
For Salisbury 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.
Sandy Heath TL 204 494, 10 miles E of Bedford, 1000kW analogue power & 20kW digital.
Was an AH group and the 4 analogue stations remain so, but all the digital Muxes
(on CHs 42, 45, 43, 67, 40 & 46) now require a wideband. Analogue C5 is only just out of band (on channel 39) but is only transmitted at 10kW power.
A big shock but Sandy is due to remain a wideband (or K group) after DSO in
April 2011, though the three PSBs will be within the original A group.
For Sandy 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.
Note, the K group aerials we stock outperform widebands up to CH55. Therefore, if you
are in a particularly poor spot, you could forsake Mux 4 (until DSO) and use an XB16K.
The latter aerial will pick up all the post DSO transmissions.
Selkirk (Switched over) NT 500 294, 36 miles SW of Berwick.
MUXES 1 to 3 transmitted at 10kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 5kW
Was a C/DH group for analogue and it still is a C/D group for all the digital.
For Selkirk 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.
Sheffield / Crosspool SK 324 870, Situated in the western suburbs of Sheffield, 5kW
analogue power & 50W digital. Was an AV group but only the 4 analogue stations are
still available within group, a wideband is now required for digital & analogue C5.
Digital is attenuated in an arc from S to SSW, max power is transmitted to the East.
After DSO in May 2011 Sheffield will be a K group (or wideband), however the
three PSBs will still be within the original A band.
For Crosspool 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 Sheffield / Crosspool Graph.
Stockland Hill (switched over) ST 222 014, 8 miles S of Taunton.
MUXES 1 to 3 are transmitted at 50kW and MUXES 4 to 6 at 25kW.
Was an AH group for analogue and it still is for digital.
For Stockland 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.
Storeton (switched over) SJ 314 814, Birkenhead, digital transmitted at 560W.
Was originally an AV group and it still is for all tits digital output.
All Storeton`s output is attenuated from the West round to the South.
For Storeton 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.
Do not confuse with Storeton Wales which began transmitting the three PSB MUXES
(on CHs 53, 57 & 60 > horizontal) in October 2009, but only to the West/South West.
This will replace the three relays at Flint, Bagillt and Holywell which will cease transmitting.
Most people on these three TXs also have an aerial on Winter Hill, so they will then pick up these Welsh Language MUXES (from Storeton Wales) with that same antenna.
Sudbury TL 913 377, 16 miles WSW of Ipswich, 250kW analogue power & 8kW (-
Was a BH group and the 4 analogue stations plus Muxes 1, 3, 4 & 6 are still available within band as is analogue C5, at 50kW. But Mux 2 (CH68) requires a E group or w/band.
Due to Mux 2 (the main ITV programmes) being out of band, I have classified it as Amber/Red. Note 1 Muxes 1 & 4 are not transmitted to the West, see table.
Note 2 Mux 2 is not broadcast to the East,see Sudbury B.
It is due to remain an E group (or wideband) after DSO in June 2011, though the three PSBs will be within band.
For Sudbury and Sudbury 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.
See Sudbury Graph.
Sudbury B TL 913 377, 16 miles WSW of Ipswich.
This is a co-
channel 56 and at the reduced power of 1.1kW. Requires a wideband or E group.
Sudbury B is unlikely to continue transmitting after DSO in June 2011, see Sudbury.
Sutton Coldfield SK 113 003, 8 miles NNE of Birmingham, 1000kW analogue power &
8kW digital. Was a BH group and all digital and the 4 analogue channels are still in the B group. Mux 6 is on CH55 but our tests prove most Bs work fine, ours do for a fact, although this may not apply to some cheap crappy Contract aerials though......
Analogue C5 is broadcast (within the B group) from Lichfield 4 miles to the NE, though
to most locations this is effectively co-
Unsurprisingly it is due to revert to a definite B group at DSO in September 2011.
For Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield Graph.
Tacolneston TM 131 958, 10 miles SW of Norwich, 250kW analogue power & 10kW (-
digital. Was a C/DH group and still is for all 5 analogue channels & digital.
Due to become an E group at DSO in June 2011 but reception should be possible
on a C/D aerial although this is less to apply for some cheap crappy Contract aerials.
For Tacolneston 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.
The Wrekin SJ 628 082, 4 miles W of Telford, 100kW analogue power & 1kW (-
Was an AH group, Muxes 1 to 4 plus all 5 analogue channels are still within band.
Muxes 5 & 6 (on CHs 53 & 57) require a wideband, or our Yagi18K. The Wrekin only transmits Muxes 1 to 4 to the West, see The Wrekin B.
It is due to become an K group (or wideband) after DSO in August 2011,
though the three PSBs will be within the original A band.
For The Wrekin & The Wrekin B 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 The Wrekin Graph.
The Wrekin B SJ 628 082, 4 miles W of Telford. This is a co-
only transmits Muxes 1 to 4 (at 1kW, on CHs 39, 49, 42 & 45) to the East.
These 4 Muxes are out of the A group and so require a wideband antenna, or our Yagi18K.
Will cease transmitting after DSO in August 2011, see The Wrekin.
Torosay NM 703 358, Isle Of Mull 11 miles WNW of Oban, 20kW analogue power &
125W digital.Was an AV group and still is for the 4 analogue stations plus all the digital.
No analogue C5. Will remain an A group post DSO in October 2011.
For Torosay 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.
Tunbridge Wells TQ 607 440, 1m SE of T/Wells, 10kW analogue power & 100W digital.
Was a BV Group. All 5 analogue stations plus Muxes 3 to 5 are still within band &
Mux 1 (on CH55) is only just outside. Muxes 2 & 6 (on CHs 61 & 59) require a wideband
or E group. Because Mux 2 carries the ITV channels I have classified this transmitter as a Red/Amber. Due to revert to a B group at DSO in June 2012.
For Tunbridge Wells 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.
Waltham SK 809 233, 18 miles SE of Nottingham, 250kW analogue power & 10kW (-
the digital apart from Mux 4 will be within the C/D group. This single errant Mux
is due to be on CH29 and may well still be receivable on a C/D antenna, although
this is less likely to apply to some cheap crappy Contract aerials though.......
For Waltham 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 Waltham Graph.
Wenvoe ST 110 742, 4 miles W of Cardiff, 500kW analogue power & 10kW (-
Was a BH group and the 4 analogue channels plus Muxes 3 to 6 are still in group.
Mux 2 on CH34 will be be receivable on most group Bs and definitely on our stock aerials.
Mux 1 on CH30 may require a wideband or K group but it`s pretty unlikely. Some cheap crappy Contract aerials may be more problematic in this respect. Our tests prove that the Yagi18B we stock work just as well as most widebands down to CH30, and the XB16B works far better than any wideband. No analogue C5.
All digital Muxes have severe attenuation to the SE, and in addition Muxes 3 to 6 have attenuation to the East as well.
It is due to revert to an undisputed B group at DSO on 2 and 31 March 2010.
For Wenvoe 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 aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
Whitehawk Hill TQ 330 045, Eastern suburbs of Brighton, 10kW analogue power &
400W (-
For Whitehawk 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.
Winter Hill (switched over) SD 660 144, 5 miles NW of Bolton.
Digital transmitted at 100kW, apart from MUX6 which is only 12.5kW till 2011.
Was originally a C/DH group and it`s still C/DH for all the digital.
For Winter 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 Winter Hill Graph.
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It should be noted that quoted digital power outputs can sometimes vary according the source. Such is the confusion surrounding this issue that the DTG don`t even quote power outputs anymore, they just refer to Ofcom !
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