West Country

In 2009 the West Country-TV region will switch to digital TV.

This is when switchover will take place in the region

The Beacon Hill transmitter group, serving Torbay and south Devon will switchover in two stages: stage one will be on April 8th and stage two on April 22nd 2009

The Stockland Hill transmitter group, serving Exeter, parts of Devon, Somerset and Dorset will switchover in two stages: stage one will be on May 6th and stage two May 20th 2009

The Huntshaw Cross transmitter group, serving north Devon will switchover in two stages: stage one will be on July 1st and stage two July 29th 2009

The Redruth transmitter group, serving west Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will switchover in two stages: stage one will be on July 8th and stage two August 5th 2009

The Caradon Hill transmitter group, serving east Cornwall and Devon, including Plymouth will switchover in two stages: stage one will be on August 12th and stage two September 9th 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 in 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.

Events

The Digital UK roadshow will be visiting the West Country region between June and October 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.

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Why is the West Country switching over so far ahead of other regions?

Switchover is a complicated process, and needs to be done in stages so that everyone in the country will be ready for it. The West Country TV region will be one of the first because it has minimal signal interference with other countries, such as France, who are also switching over to digital. West Country viewers will be among the first to receive the benefits of the digital switchover.

What are the benefits?

Currently 6 out of 10 households in the West Country 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.

West Country Frequently Asked Questions

• When will switchover start in the West Country?
• How long will switchover take in the West Country?
• My current reception is poor. Will digital transmissions improve my signal?
• Will I need a new aerial to receive digital transmissions?
• I receive my transmissions from a self-help relay. Will I still receive a terrestrial signal after switchover?
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