Full Freeview on the Rowridge (Isle Of Wight, England) transmitter
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The symbol shows the location of the Rowridge (Isle Of Wight, England) transmitter which serves 620,000 homes. The bright green areas shown where the signal from this transmitter is strong, dark green areas are poorer signals. Those parts shown in yellow may have interference on the same frequency from other masts.
This transmitter has no current reported problems
The BBC and Digital UK report there are no faults or engineering work on the Rowridge (Isle Of Wight, England) transmitter._______
Digital television services are broadcast on a multiplexes (or Mux) where many stations occupy a single broadcast frequency, as shown below.
64QAM 8K 3/4 27.1Mb/s DVB-T MPEG2
DTG-12 QSPK 8K 3/4 8.0Mb/s DVB-T MPEG2
H/V: aerial position (horizontal or vertical)
Which Freeview channels does the Rowridge transmitter broadcast?
If you have any kind of Freeview fault, follow this Freeview reset procedure first.Digital television services are broadcast on a multiplexes (or Mux) where many stations occupy a single broadcast frequency, as shown below.
64QAM 8K 3/4 27.1Mb/s DVB-T MPEG2
DTG-12 QSPK 8K 3/4 8.0Mb/s DVB-T MPEG2
H/V: aerial position (horizontal or vertical)
Which BBC and ITV regional news can I watch from the Rowridge transmitter?
BBC South Today 1.3m homes 4.9%
from Southampton SO14 7PU, 26km north (354°)
to BBC South region - 39 masts.
ITV Meridian News 0.9m homes 3.6%
from Whiteley PO15 7AD, 24km north-northeast (20°)
to ITV Meridian (South Coast) region - 39 masts.
All of lunch, weekend and 50% evening news is shared with all of Meridian plus Oxford
Are there any self-help relays?
| Portsmouth Docks | Transposer | 2 km N city centre | 50 homes Estimate. Group of houses' |
How will the Rowridge (Isle Of Wight, England) transmission frequencies change over time?
| 1950s-80s | 1984-97 | 1997-98 | 1998-2012 | 2012-13 | 2 May 2018 | ||||
| VHF | A K T | A K T | A K T | A K T | W T | ||||
| C3 | BBCtvwaves | ||||||||
| C21 | C4waves | C4waves | C4waves | +BBCB | BBCB | ||||
| C22 | +ArqA | ArqA | |||||||
| C24 | BBC2waves | BBC2waves | BBC2waves | BBCA | BBCA | ||||
| C25 | SDN | SDN | |||||||
| C27 | ITVwaves | ITVwaves | ITVwaves | D3+4 | D3+4 | ||||
| C28 | ArqB | ArqB | |||||||
| C29 | LSO | ||||||||
| C31 | BBC1waves | BBC1waves | BBC1waves | com7 | |||||
| C37 | com8 | ||||||||
| C55tv_off | com7tv_off | ||||||||
| C56tv_off | COM8tv_off |
tv_off Being removed from Freeview (for 5G use) after November 2020 / June 2022 - more
Table shows multiplexes names see this article;
green background for transmission frequencies
Notes: + and - denote 166kHz offset; aerial group are shown as A B C/D E K W T
waves denotes analogue; digital switchover was 7 Mar 12 and 21 Mar 12.
How do the old analogue and currrent digital signal levels compare?
| Analogue 1-4 | 500kW | |
| PSB1||, PSB1≡, PSB2||, PSB2≡, PSB3||, PSB3≡ | (-4dB) 200kW | |
| COM4≡, COM4||, COM5≡, COM5||, COM6≡, COM6|| | (-10dB) 50kW | |
| com7≡ | (-13.1dB) 24.4kW | |
| Mux 1*, Mux 2*, Mux A*, Mux B*, Mux C*, Mux D* | (-14dB) 20kW | |
| com8≡ | (-14.3dB) 18.4kW | |
| LSO≡ | (-17dB) 10kW |
Local transmitter maps
Rowridge Freeview Rowridge DAB Rowridge TV region BBC South Meridian (South Coast micro region)Which companies have run the Channel 3 services in the Rowridge transmitter area
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Friday, 1 January 2016
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jb388:47 PM
Andrew Cooper: Plus in addition to that said by MikeP. Signals received via multiple obstructions starting from around 7 miles out prior to your location are very likely to suffer from an element of being erratic caused by weather related issues affecting the reflective surface of the terrain.
Obstructions referred to seen by opening the undermentioned link.
Terrain between ( m a.g.l.) and (antenna m a.g.l.) - Optimising UK DTT Freeview and Radio aerial location
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Sunday, 7 February 2016
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Mike Nolan9:18 PM
Hello,
I am visiting Shanklin over Easter and hope to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live. I have a Pure Pocket DAB 1500 receiver which has never been able to pick up a signal in the past. Will your new transmitter make any difference to the usefulness of my particular radio whilst I am on the island?
Many thanks,
Mike Nolan.
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Saturday, 13 February 2016
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Anthony Taylor7:51 PM
We are in Hedge End, Southampton.
2 different TVs with different aerials have lost a % of Freeview channels in the last 12 hours. ITV3, Drama, ITV Be, ITv2+1, 5*, Quest, 5+1,True Enertainment, Horror etc etc.
All the channels on Rowbridge COM4 has disappeared.
Is this a known problem?
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Sunday, 14 February 2016
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Andrew Cooper10:46 AM
Thanks for your response to my query in early Jan.
It turned out to be the splitter amplifier. Either it had failed or there's a new 800mhz EE signal locally.
New splitter amp and perfect picture.
Diagnosed by bypassing the splitter.
Thanks
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Chris Jeffery2:19 PM
I I'v just got a Sony 'smart' HD freeview TV and after tuning I am missing all channels on com 7 CH31,previous TV nnot HD freeview and I was expecting to get BBC 4 HD on 106 with the new one.My location is Portsmouth and all oother channels are there.
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Tuesday, 1 March 2016
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Jemma7:18 PM
Cowes
We have recently moved from PO31 7DQ to PO31 8QY. Our signal was great at the previous address but since moving 4 days ago, we barely have any channels (it says it's tuned 33) but there is either no TV picture or sound on the screen, or it's jittery and crackling. Any ideas of how to move forward with this? Presumably other people in the street watch the TV?
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Jemma's: mapJ's Freeview map terrainJ's terrain plot wavesJ's frequency data J's Freeview Detailed Coverage
MikeP
10:02 PM
Maldon
10:02 PM
Maldon
Jemma:
Looking at the mapping and transmitter recommendations, you are in a spot that can have difficulties due to the terrain (hills, etc) and possibly buildings. The transmitters available are Rowridge and Hannington (west of Basingstoke).
Have a look to see which direction your aerial is pointing. If it is about due North, then it is looking at Hannington. If it is pointing roughly south west then it is looking at Rowridge. Which transmitter were you using at the previous address? It may be that the aerial at the formner address is aimed at a different transmitter, so it may be worth doing a full retune.
There may also be some issues with 4G signals. If you look at the mapping on Freeview reception at PO31+ 7DQ and zoom in to your home area you will see that there are several mobile masts close by, some may be carrying 4G services. It may be worth contacting at800, their contact details are at https://at800.tv/contact-us/. If it is likely that you are being affected by 4G signals, they will send you a free filter to fit into your aerial lead.
Let us know if any of that helps.
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MikeP's: mapM's Freeview map terrainM's terrain plot wavesM's frequency data M's Freeview Detailed Coverage
Thursday, 3 March 2016
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KMJ,Derby2:29 PM
Jemma: check that there is an aerial connected to the lead feeding the aerial socket on the wall, if this is the arrangement in your home. Sometimes the cable end is found to be coiled up in the loft! A cable connected to a satellite dish will not be suitable for freeview reception (applies if a former occupant used a sky box to supply their tv channels). Another thing to check is that the tv tuner is not storing channels from Rowridge, having found them first in the scan, when the aerial is pointing to Hannington. A look at google streetview suggests that many aerials in the area are pointing to Hannington.
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Saturday, 19 March 2016
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Keith Hobbs8:54 AM
I have no Arial issues but over the last 4 days BBC 1 HD losses its sound the picture is perfect. All other HD channels are fine including BBC 1 none HD. I have returned my TV to the Rowridge Transmitter but the problem still exists. 18th March 2016.
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Monday, 18 April 2016
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brian jones11:54 PM
KEITH HOBBS - Please see below and what type of TV do you have It's a BBC Transmission issue.
The mysterious sound problem silencing Freeview HD
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 A516
UPDATED | An increasing number of Freeview users are complaining about sound problems on the platform's HD service.
What started off as a trickle of complaints around the middle of March, the trouble, which affects viewers trying to watch some of the UK's most popular channels including BBC One HD and ITV HD, has now generated a number of threads on internet forums (here and here).
The sound problems appear to be mostly affecting certain Samsung branded HD TVs sold in recent years, which can result in viewers losing the sound until they switch over to a standard definition channel and switch back again.
It's only apparent on services broadcast by the BBC on Freeview HD, including BBC One HD and BBC Two HD as well as ITV HD and Channel 4 HD, which are broadcast on BBC capacity. BBC Four HD and BBC News HD are not affected by the fault; these channels are broadcast on commercial capacity.
Some users have been claiming on internet forums that they have been told by staff at the Freeview Advice Line that the problems could be caused by 4G mobile interference, despite the fault bearing none of the main hallmarks of 4G interference, and occurring all over the UK, regardless of the local Freeview transmission frequencies, which have a bearing on potential 4G interference.
What next?
Although there's no indication of a fix any time soon, since this article was first published, the BBC has issued a statement confirming it is aware of the problem and "working with manufacturers to identify the problem".
Reception problems can be reported to the BBC Reception Advice line on 03700 100 123 or Digital UK/Freeview on 03456 50 50 50. Samsung customer service is available on 0330 726 7864.
AND SINCE THEN
We believe we have identified the problem which is causing sound issues on certain televisions,when tuned into services on the BBC's HD multiplex. While we believe our broadcasts are compliant with the relevant international specifications, we think we can make some changes that will help the affected televisions.
The change will need testing before a roll-out can begin and we will update this page when we have more details.
We continue to work closely with the device manufacturers on the underlying problem.
Thank you for bearing with us and we are sorry for any inconvenience
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