Changes to commercial multiplex capacity - 2012 timetable
Brian Butterworth published on UK Free TV 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.
Changes to the ArqB multiplex were completed in 2011. The changes to the SDN and ArqA multiplexes are taking place on a rolling programme:
Transmitters where FEC changes are to happen during 2012
| Transmitter | SDN multiplex | ArqA multiplex |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 17 January 2012 | 17 January 2012 |
| Moel y Parc | Complete | 17 January 2012 |
| Storeton | 18 January 2012 | 18 January 2012 |
| BlaenPlwyf | Complete | 18 January 2012 |
| Wenvoe | Complete | 19 January 2012 |
| Pendle Forest | 24 January 2012 | 24 January 2012 |
| Winter Hill | 24 January 2012 | 24 January 2012 |
| Keighley | 25 January 2012 | 25 January 2012 |
| Saddleworth | 25 January 2012 | 25 January 2012 |
| Emley Moor | 31 January 2012 | 31 January 2012 |
| Olivers Mount | 31 January 2012 | 31 January 2012 |
| Belmont | 01 February 2012 | Complete |
| Idle | 01 February 2012 | 01 February 2012 |
| Sheffield | 07 February 2012 | 07 February 2012 |
| Bressay | 14 February 2012 | Complete |
| Tacolneston | 14 February 2012 | Complete |
| Keelylang Hill | 21 February 2012 | Complete |
| Rumster Forest | 22 February 2012 | Complete |
| Eitshal | 28 February 2012 | Complete |
| Angus | 06 March 2012 | Complete |
| Durris | 07 March 2012 | Complete |
| Knockmore | 13 March 2012 | Complete |
| Rosemarkie | 14 March 2012 | Complete |
| Bristol Kings Weston | 20 March 2012 | 20 March 2012 |
| Craigkelly | 20 March 2012 | 20 March 2012 |
| Torosay | 20 March 2012 | 20 March 2012 |
| Bristol Ilchester Crescent | 21 March 2012 | 21 March 2012 |
| Black Hill | 27 March 2012 | Complete |
| Mendip | 27 March 2012 | 28 March 2012 |
| Rosneath | 27 March 2012 | 27 March 2012 |
| Darvel | 28 March 2012 | 28 March 2012 |
| Nottingham | 03 April 2012 | 03 April 2012 |
| Waltham | 04 April 2012 | 04 April 2012 |
| Malvern | 10 April 2012 | 10 April 2012 |
| Ridge Hill | 11 April 2012 | 11 April 2012 |
| Brierley Hill | 17 April 2012 | 17 April 2012 |
| Oxford | 18 April 2012 | Complete |
| Rowridge | 18 April 2012 | 18 April 2012 |
| Sutton Coldfield | 24 April 2012 | 24 April 2012 |
| Fenton | 25 April 2012 | Complete |
| Bromsgrove | 01 May 2012 | 01 May 2012 |
| Lark Stoke | 01 May 2012 | 01 May 2012 |
| The Wrekin | 01 May 2012 | 01 May 2012 |
| Sandy Heath | 09 May 2012 | Complete |
| Sudbury | 27 June 2012 | Complete |
Transmitters where FEC changes are already complete
- Aberdare
- Beacon Hill
- Caldbeck
- Caradon Hill
- Carmel
- Chesterfield
- Huntshaw Cross
- Kilvey Hill
- Llanddona
- Plympton
- Pontypool
- Preseli
- Redruth
- Selkirk
- Stockland Hill
Transmitters where FEC changes happen at switchover
- Bilsdale
- Bluebell Hill
- Brougher Mountain
- Chatton
- Crystal Palace
- Divis
- Dover
- Fenham
- Guildford
- Hannington
- Hastings
- Heathfield
- Hemel Hempstead
- Limavady
- Midhurst
- Pontop Pike
- Reigate
- Salisbury
- Tunbridge Wells
- Whitehawk Hill
Help with Freeview, aerials?
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Sunday, 29 January 2012
J
James Brown9:21 PM
Hi
I am in Crouch End, North London (N8) and a bit marginal for Crystal Palace on freeview. I have had solid reception until the last few days when BBC1, 2, 3, ITV, C5 have all but disappeared. BBC4 is ok as is CBeebies (thank goodness!). Any changes that might have caused this and therefore can I expect it to improve again? Thinking I might have to go back to paying for cable.
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Monday, 30 January 2012
James Brown: A bit hard to say without a full postcode, but see Single frequency interference | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice and also Freeview reception has changed? | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice .
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012
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sharealam12:18 PM
briantist will i need to do a full retune for the above mention?
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kevin3:06 PM
London
sharealam: wats going on got no channels yet got digital tv
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kevin's: mapK's Freeview map terrainK's terrain plot wavesK's frequency data K's Freeview Detailed Coverage
Friday, 3 February 2012
kevin: Please can you see the Freeview reception has changed? | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice ?
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Wednesday, 7 March 2012
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Lee Woollard3:50 PM
When is the full freeview channels available for Kendal Cumbria.
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Lee Woollard: The likely answer as to when the services will be broadcast from the Kendal and Kendal Fell transmitters is never. See here for an explanation:
Will there ever be more services on the Freeview Light transmitters? | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice
You may be lucky and be in a spot that you can pick the signals from Lancaster transmitter which carries the Commercial services. You may or may not need a larger than normal aerial.
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