Brief Introduction.
Digital Switchover is the period where the TV transmitter signals change from analogue to
digital. Once the switchover is complete there will be no more analogue TV transmissions.
Many people today are already receiving digital services via current methods (e.g.
Satellite, Freeview, etc.). This page is designed to help the people who are currently
only receiving analogue transmissions and to help them prepare for the Digital
Switchover.
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When Is It Going To Happen?
Digital Switchover is taking place area by area from now until 2012.
For London (Crystal Palace Transmitter) the switchover takes place during
April 2012.
For Kent (Bluebell Hill Transmitter) the switchover takes place during July 2012.
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The Benefits After The Digital Switchover.
The main benefit of digital TV broadcasts is the choice of a much wider selection of TV
and Radio services in addition to BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. The analogue
broadcasts use wide amounts of bandwidth when transmitting. Digital technology uses far
less bandwidth and is also capable of transmitting far more services within that
bandwidth, thus eventually freeing up available bandwidth desperately needed for other
services. There are many transmitter sites across the UK that are still incapable of
transmitting digital broadcasts due to the lack of frequencies available. This is why the
Digital Switchover is taking place so these areas can also enjoy the benefits of a wider
choice of digital services using some of the frequencies available from the freed up
bandwidth.
Other benefits of digital TV broadcasts are generally a much cleaner sound and picture,
extra features like 'The Red Button' allowing you to view information from TV Listings,
News, Weather & Sports to name a few.'The Red Button' also includes many other
different functions depending on what channel you are viewing at the time.
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Will I Need To Get A New TV?
Not if you don't want to. Your existing television set can receive digital signals with
an existing aerial if it already has a digital receiver built into it. If your TV is
compatible for digital reception it will usually display the 'Digital Tick Logo' or DVB
(Digital Video Broadcast) on the set. Older TV sets are capable of receiving digital
broadcasts through an existing aerial but you WILL need a 'Set Top Freeview Box' that
connects up to your TV in order to process and receive the digital transmissions.
Skyview Aerials are currently selling a good selection of Freeview Boxes which are easy
to use and are good value for money,
Call Skyview Aerials Sales on - 01322 557510 for the latest
deals.
There are other ways of receiving digital TV on your existing television set. One good
option is to have Sky Digital installed. One of the benefits of having a digital
satellite TV system installed is the extensive wide range of TV and Radio services that
are available. A subscription fee is payable to the service provider (e.g. Sky).
Skyview Aerials have installed many digital satellite systems to customers over the years
and our installation prices are very competitive...
CALL FOR A QUOTE on - 01322 557510
or Email Us with your requirements.
All of our engineers are fully insured and all our installations carry a two year
guarantee. Our engineers are fully 'Sky' accredited. (Sky, Sky Plus & Sky High
Definition).
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Will I Need To Have A New Aerial Fitted?
In most cases your existing outdoor TV aerial will be fine, most modern aerials are
designed to receive adequate signal strength for both analogue and digital reception. If
your existing aerial is too old or you are currently using a Set Top indoor TV aerial you
may need to have a new aerial installed outside. Skyview Aerials supply and fit standard
and high gain TV aerials all compatible for digital reception. Our prices are very
competitive -
CALL FOR A QUOTE on - 01322 557510
or Email Us with your requirements.
You may need to change your existing aerial if you live in an area prone to weak
reception (e.g. in a valley or behind a hill or where there are high rise buildings). Our
Skyview Aerials engineers are very experienced in dealing with reception problems within
the geographical areas we serve and are always on hand to offer the best solutions... |
Email Skyview Aerials including your location for advice & quotes
on upgrading your reception equipment -
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I Live In Woolwich / Greenwich / Farningham. I Can Only Get TV
Reception From The Local Mast.
What Happens To Me?
Local 'Relay' masts are generally set up in locations where a steep hill (e.g. Shooter's
Hill) blocks the airwaves from the Main Transmitter Mast (i.e. Crystal Palace). The TV
signals from these 'Relay' masts will also be switching over from analogue to digital
during April 2012. After the switchover these masts may still have restrictions regarding
how many digital Freeview services can actually be transmitted in addition to BBC1, BBC2,
ITV, Channel 4 & (for the 1st time) Channel 5. For more information please visit the
Ofcom website at
www.ofcom.org.uk
After the switchover your existing television set and TV aerial will be able to receive
digital signals from the local mast if it already has a digital receiver built into it.
Older TV sets WILL need a 'Set Top Freeview Box' that connects up to your TV in order to
process and receive the digital transmissions. Skyview Aerials are currently selling a
good selection of Freeview Boxes which are easy to use and are good value for money,
Call Skyview Aerials Sales on - 01322 557510 for the latest
deals.
There are other ways of receiving digital TV other than the local mast. One good option
is to have Sky Digital installed. One of the benefits of having a digital satellite TV
system installed is the extensive wide range of TV and Radio services that are available.
A subscription fee is payable to the service provider (e.g. Sky).
Skyview Aerials have installed many digital satellite systems to customers over the years
and our installation prices are very competitive...
CALL FOR A QUOTE on - 01322 557510
or Email Us with your requirements.
All of our engineers are fully insured and all our installations carry a two year
guarantee. Our engineers are fully 'Sky' accredited. (Sky, Sky Plus & Sky High
Definition).
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Will My TV Need Re-tuning?
Some television sets may need to be re-tuned manually after the switchover as some of the
new frequencies may be different. Most newer TV sets have an automatic tuning function
built in. If you get stuck or have difficulty with re-tuning your TV our Skyview Aerials
engineers are always on hand...
Call Skyview Aerials on - 01322 557510 (SE London
& NW Kent)
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or Skyview Aerials on - 01689 770007 (Orpington Area).
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Will The Digital Transmissions Be Stronger?
The Digital Switchover plan is to hopefully provide everyone with a good reliable
coverage of Digital TV and Radio broadcasts, and some of the current weaker reception
areas will generally receive an improved stronger boosted signal after the switchover
period.
If you do have any other queries or concerns regarding the Digital Switchover, the
Skyview Aerials engineers are always on hand to offer the best solutions and advice -
Email Skyview Aerials including your location, for advice,
quotes & any other queries -
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