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 -
Click Here!
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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)
- 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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