Digital TV Switchover

Latest switchover news!

Hannington transmitter (Nr Basingstoke, Hants)

Switchover is now underway for viewers in parts of Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey.
Stage 1 is now complete. If you haven’t switched to digital, you will lose your TV service.
Digital services from the Hannington transmitter have now been restored and any viewers missing BBC Freeview channels should re-tune now.
At Stage 2 all the remaining analogue channels will switch to digital and extra digital channels will become available.
Stage 2 switchover date is: 22/02/2012

For more information visit this link: digitaluk.co.uk/when_do_i_switch/meridian/hannington


What is switchover?

All TV in the UK is going Digital.

The old analogue TV signal will be switched off and replaced with a new stronger digital TV signal.


Why is switchover happening?

Switchover is happening so that freeview services through an aerial can be extended to people who can't currently get it.

It also allows high definition channels to be more widely available.


Where does my signal come from?

If you live in the London TV region your signal comes from the Crystal Palace transmitter or one of its relays (including Guildford Reigate and Hemel Hempstead

Our coverage area is also covered by Hannington and Midhurst transmitters which switch in February 2012.


When do I switch?

Crystal Palace transmitter and its relays switch in two stages on 4th and 18th April 2012
  • Stage one, Analogue BBC2 is switched off permanently
  • Stage two, the remaining analogue channels are switched off, digital channels then become available in all areas and digital power will be increased.

Re-tuning

You will have to re-tune your freeview boxes and TVs  on the switchover dates above.


Getting Ready

Do I need a new aerial?

There is no such thing as a 'digital TV aerial' and most existing aerials will be suitable for switchover. However, if you have a poor signal on analogue it is likely you will need to replace your aerial

How much does an aerial cost?

Installation of a rooftop wideband aerial will cost between £85-185. Additional sockets cost around £45 each if installed at the same time as the aerial.

We are a CAI approved company and hold the necessary CAI plus status for switchover.

Do I need a new TV?

No. Almost all TV's can be converted with a digital box. Most digital boxes connect using a SCART lead.

Do I need a HD TV?

To received freeview in HD you will need a new HD TV with freeview HD built in. However, if you have a HD ready TV you can receive it with a freeview HD box.

*Please note: Freeview HD (built in) and HD (ready) TVs are not the same thing*


Postcode checker

We have a postcode checker that links to digital UK's website where you can check the exact date of switchover in your area
Please click here to check your date

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