By a modification to one of the parameters used for broadcast (the "forward error correction") the capacity of the multiplexes increases by 12.5%, which is sufficient for an additional standard-definition channel to be broadcast - see Freeview modes - a simplified explanation.

The changes are taking place on a rolling programme. This week:

Monday 14th November 2011

SDN

Tuesday 15th November 2011

ArqA and ArqB, ArqB, ArqB, SDN

Wednesday 16th November 2011

SDN and ArqA, ArqB, ArqA and ArqB, ArqA and ArqB, SDN

Thursday 17th November 2011

SDN and ArqA, Moel-y-Parc ArqA

Help with Freeview, aerials?

How do I get a test card with Freeview	1
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I have been told I would receive too much singal from my Freeview tansmitter as	3
Can my Freeview box receive more than one BBC and ITV region?	4
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Should the UK close down the TV networks to allow for more mobile broadband?	1
UK Digital switchover ends - Northern Ireland completes on 24th October 2012	2
The last day of analogue television in the UK - goodbye PAL	3
2 days left of analogue television - goodbye teletext	4
3 days of analogue to go - goodbye to NICAM 728	5
Changes to Saorview frequencies and power levels, 24th October 2012	6

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Friday, 9 December 2011

Colin Hill

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10:56 PM
Liverpool

Thanks for the information. Yes it was the . The recent high winds (and a rusty pole which was crumbling and made the fastening a little loose) had deflected the aerial quite some distance
Both my and aerials are rather old (Winter Hill being around 30-odd years old and the Storeton one about 12 years old). The pole was, I think,installed when ITV came out around 1956 so it lasted quite well :).
All signals now at 100% on both aerials after the local aerial man (who I've known for over 20 years) replaced the rusty pole, checked everything over and refastened/repositioned the aerials.

He advised "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" and that both my aerials are quite suitable for use and working well at 100% and strength.
Thanks anyway. I'll bear you in mind as he is getting near retirement age now.

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