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1 December 2010
Yesterday, after a long wait Selkirk Transmitter was upgraded to HD. They were converted to digital in 2008. We at TV Digital Info hope that the wait was worth it
30 November 2010
Today, after a long wait Selkirk Transmitter will be switched over to HD. We do not know when this will be completed, but by the evening you should be able to receive HD transmissions in that area for the very first time
18 November 2010
Yesterday saw the last of the Digital Switchover's in the UK for 2010. The next scheduled switchover is March/April 2011 when Sandy Heath and Nottingham switch on the same day.
However this is not the last event this year, because on the 30th November 2010 Selkirk get HD - they have had to wait a long time since November 2008 when they were switched to Digital
18 November 2010
Since the digital switchover yesterday for the Channel Islands various people have been enquiring what is the lineup of Freeview channels available. As it is different to the rest of the UK we have published a list. Please note this is likely to change in the future.
| Below is a list of TV& Radio Stations available to the Channel Islands (BBC World Service also available) (Warning some channels are Adult only) |
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18 November 2010
We have an apology to make: on the Freeview page the HD information was not updated on 3 Nov 2010, somehow it got missed - It is now up to date and we have given it a separate classification in the Freeview lineup to make it easier to find - TV Digital Info
17 November 2010
Welcome to digital, Channel Islanders!
Today saw the switchover to Digital and HD for the Channel Islands - the Fremont Transmitter and relays completed the changeover by 15:30. To-date this was and is the only area to switchover in one stage and as we understand the first time for digital transmissions on the Islands.
Up until now they have been watching analogue transmissions, so today is a special day for them.
For those who live on the Channel Islands, the lineup of Freeview channels is different than other areas in the UK. Today the Islanders also saw their channels increase from 4 to about 17 TV stations including the HD channels. The day started with the main transmitter switching over about 6.00am. Throughout the day the rest of the relays were switched over
15 November 2010
Over the last few days has seen some changes to Freeview. CNN has moved to a different MUX and at present is not broadcasting. TOPUP TV has dropped one of its channels, it is only using 307-9 now. A new placeholder appeared on channel 35 it is called ITV 1 Preview and a new radio station to Freeview is Capital Radio, broadcasting on channel 724. See our Freeview page for the complete channel lineup
5 November 2010
We have learnt today the date of the switch to HD for Selkirk - it is set for 30 November 2010. Selkirk originally switched to digital on the 20 November 2008 and has been awaiting the HD upgrade since
4 November 2010
Today a new channel appeared on Freeview, called Adult Filth - no prizes as to what category this falls in - ADULT!
There are now fifteen adult channels on freeview, including the section markers. If these were removed, perhaps it would make room for the increased bandwidth, needed for the higher bitrate required to improve the quality of the HD channels. Obviously, the old saying applies: "where there's muck ('filth') there's money" - TV Digital Info
3 November 2010
BBC1 HD Launches tonight at 7.00pm. This new channel been added to the BBC's portfolio and to the HD line-up on Freeview, Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media. To get this new channel you will need to rescan your digital box as BBC1 HD will occupy the Ch50 spot and BBC HD will move to Ch54
This new channel will air the same programmes as found on BBC's standard BBC1 channel, but in glorious HD. For programmes that were not shot in native HD, these will be up-scaled. The BBC says that by the end of 2011 all its media will be native HD.
It is a shame the BBC took the decision a while back to reduce the bitrate, we could be looking at a far better quality picture - TV Digital Info
27 October 2010
The STV Central, Torosay transmitter in Scotland switched to Digital and HD today. The next transmitter for this area to switchover will be Darvel on 25/05/2011. Back in February 2010 the Black Hill transmitter was upgraded to HD, but has yet to switch over to 'Digital only' transmissions - this takes place in June 2011
23 October 2010
A date has been confirmed for the airing of BBC's new channel BBC1 HD - 3 Nov 2010. This will be the HD version of the BBC1 channel. It will be available on Freeview, Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media. At present it will not include BT Vision as the Freeview tuner in their digital box is not capable of decoding HD Transmissions, We understand they are working on this for future boxes - see FAQ.
| SERVICE | CHANNEL | CHANGES | |
| Freeview: | BBC1 HD Ch 50 | BBC HD moves to Ch 54 | |
| Freesat: | BBC1 HD Ch 108 | BBC HD moves to Ch 109 | |
| Sky Digital: | BBC1 HD Ch 143 | BBC HD moves to Ch 169 | |
| Virgin Media: | BBC1 HD Ch 108 | BBC HD moves to Ch 187 |
20 October 2010
Today the Rosemarkie transmitter in Scotland switched to digital and HD. With this upgrade the complete STV North Region is now digital and receiving HD broadcasts.
Also Caldbeck in the Border TV region received HD for the first time. Selkirk in the same region will be upgraded to HD in November.
19 October 2010
Today Douglas, Isle of Man received their HD upgrade.
11 October 2010
TV Digital info has added a full map of the UK showing all the transmitters. By hovering your mouse over each transmitter it will show you the HD status. UK HD Map
Please let us know what you think of this new facility. Include any suggestion you would like to see or any improvements you would like us to make. Email us any comments.
20 April 2010
Starting 22 May until 26 June 2010 the BBC and Commercial Radio have got together, offering a "scrappage" trade-in on your old analogue radios when you purchase a new Digital Radio. When you are set to buy a Digital Radio take your old one to the participating retailers ad get from 10-20% off. The old radios will be sent to South Africa. Retailers: Argos, Comet, John Lewis, Tesco, etc. Hurry, the offer is for one month only
20 April 2010
Ofcom has released the next phases of the Digital Switchover providing us with dates for the Central TV regions. The transmitters are: Nottingham, The Wrekin, Lark Stoke, Bromsgrove and Ridge Hill. See updated List of dates. or Map.
02, 14 & 20 April 2010
Ofcom has released the next phases of the Digital Switchover providing us with dates for the STV Central, Anglia & Central regions. The transmitters are: Sandy Heath, Black Hill, Craigkelly, Darvel, Roseneath, Torosay, Nottingham, The Wrekin, Lark Stoke, Bromsgrove & Ridge Hill. See Map.
15 February 2010
Channel 5 has lost the HD slot on the initial launch of the Freeview HD Service. If they still require a HD channel they will have to wait until the 5th HD channel becomes available sometime in 2011, but to get it they must comply with Ofcom strict guidelines
28 January 2010
Sky Digital has made changes to their packages and choices. There is only one box available now - called the Sky+HD Box. You have to select at least one Entertainment Pack. On top of this you can choose HD, Sky Movies/Sports, etc. See our updated Sky Digital page
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