The Border TV Region � Information about the digital switchover

witchover starts in the Border TV region in 2008 and ends around the middle of 2009.

When switchover will take place in Border

In the Border region, the TV signal is provided by several TV transmitters that will switch at different times.

The Selkirk transmitter and its 11 relays, serving Scottish Borders starts switchover on 6 November 2008 and the process will be complete on 20 November 2008.

The Caldbeck transmitter and its 38 relays, serving Cumbria and South West Scotland switches between April and June 2009.

The Douglas transmitter area and its 9 relays, serving the Isle of Man switches between April and June 2009.

We will let you know the exact date nearer to your switchover and will send you further information well in advance to help you get ready for switchover.

If you live on the edge of the core TV region (shown by dotted shading on the map) you may be part of an adjacent region's switchover. This map is indicative because broadcast signals do not have precise boundaries.

To find out which region your transmitter is in and when you switch, visit the postcode checker.

If you are thinking about upgrading your TV or recording equipment now, make sure you buy one with the digital (tick) logo.

Events

The Digital UK roadshow will be visiting the Border region in June and July 2008.

Visitors to the roadshow will have the opportunity to:

- Find out when switchover is happening and the options for going digital

- Learn how older and disabled people can get a TV converted by the Switchover Help Scheme

- Put general or technical questions to Digital UK's specially trained advisors

- Meet Digit Al - Digital UK's iconic robot, star of BBC and commercial television

Check below to see when the roadshow will be in your area.

Location	Address	Date
Duns	Town square	5th June
Eyemouth	Car park next to Co-op, Town Centre	6th June
Berwick-upon-Tweed	Marygate, Town Centre	7th June
Galashiels	Market Square, Town Centre	12th June
Peebles	Chambers Institute, High Street	13th June
Hawick	Morrisons	14th June
Workington	Outside Argos, Town Centre	17th June
Keswick	Moot Hall, Town Centre	18th June
Barrow-in-Furness	Town Square	20th June
Windermere	Town Centre	21st June
Stranraer	South Strand Street, Town Centre	25th June
Castle Douglas	Tesco	26th June
Newton Stewart	Riverside Car Park, Town Centre	27th June
Carlisle	Town Centre	28th June
Kendal	Market Place, Town Centre	4th July
Dumfries	Town Centre Sqaure	5th July
Ramsey IOM	Shop Rite Car Park	6th July
Tynwald Day IOM	St John's Hill	7th July
Cumberland County Show	Rickerby Park, Carlisle	19th July

Click here to download a copy of the table.

Why Border first?

Switchover is a complicated process, and needs to be done in stages so that everyone in the country will be ready for it. The Border TV region was chosen to go first as it has very little signal interference with other countries, such as France, who are also switching over to digital. It’s a great opportunity for all the people in the Border TV region to receive the benefits before anyone else.

What are the benefits?

Currently just over half of all households in the Border region can get digital reception through their aerial. After switchover almost everyone will be able to enjoy the benefits of digital TV.

Where to buy

To find out where to buy any TV equipment you need for digital switchover, enter your postcode below. This will list your closest certified retailers and trained Digital Advisers who can help you with the switch to digital.