Northern Ireland and UK switchover ends on 24th October 2012
Brian Butterworth published on UK Free TV About 100,000 homes (from the total 650,000 in the province) will get Freeview services for the first time.
On October 10 2012, analogue BBC2 will be turned off as a final reminder to viewers who have yet to switch.
Denis Wolinski, Digital UK's national manager for Northern Ireland, said: "Today is an exciting day for television in Northern Ireland. This announcement paves the way for the end of analogue TV and the dawn of a fully digital age in which everyone can enjoy more channels, more choice and better pictures."
He said Digital UK will ensure that people know what to do and that advice and practical support is available to those who need it.
A campaign will begin this spring including roadshows, advertising and an information leaflet sent to every home.
A help scheme will be offered to older and disabled people providing support including equipment and installation.
2:30 PM
What are the transmitter sites marked in red ? The new RTE mini mux ?
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Peter Henderson: They are, as ever, the transmitters with current engineering work.
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5:04 PM
Who is Denis Wolinski? I applyed for the position and didn't even get an interview!
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9:41 AM
Jordy: Denis Wolinski | LinkedIn
Formerly Ofcom chief in Northern Ireland, and before that Northern Ireland head of the Independent Television Commission, Ofcom's predecessor.
Presumably the job was externally advertised due to a policy, but I'd guess there was little chance anyone else would get it!
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3:34 PM
Enniskillen
We've lost Digital Channels: 1 to 8 (inclusive) as from yesterday 25 Oct. 2011
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Jack's: mapJ's Freeview map terrainJ's terrain plot wavesJ's frequency data J's Freeview Detailed Coverage
I am in Dromore BT25 1SB and only have these channels on freeview
bbc1, 2, itv, c4, c5, itv2, bbc3, bbc4, c4+1, more4, e4, utv+1, then cbbc etc,
do you know why so many missing?
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michelle's: mapM's Freeview map terrainM's terrain plot wavesM's frequency data M's Freeview Detailed Coverage
michelle prentice: I reckon that there's a fair chance that you should be able to get the other channels.
Have you tried doing an auto-tune?
What is the make and model of your receiver? I will see if I can find the instructions and explain what you should do in order to try and get the other channels.
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