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Alternative transmitters for

Change address Keepers Cottage, School Road, Messing, Colchester, CO5 9TH

Your switchover dates and available channels depend on which transmitter you are receiving your television signal from. Sudbury is the transmitter you are most likely to be using. However you may find that you get improved reception and your preferred regional news service from one of the alternative transmitters listed below.

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Transmitter
TV region
Switchover
Reception & channels
Most likely transmitter - Sudbury Anglia already switched
Good
Up to 64 channels available +
4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 1 - Crystal Palace London
  • 04 Apr 2012 - Stage 1
  • 18 Apr 2012 - Stage 2
Good
Up to 64 channels available +
4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 2 - Rouncefall Anglia already switched
Poor
Up to 0 channels available +
4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 3 - Sandy Heath Anglia already switched
Variable
Up to 50 channels available +
4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 4 - Tacolneston Anglia already switched
Poor
Up to 16 channels available +
4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 5 - Dover Meridian
  • 13 Jun 2012 - Stage 1
  • 27 Jun 2012 - Stage 2
Poor
Up to 0 channels available +
4 HD channels

Most likely transmitter

Sudbury in the Anglia TV region has already switched.

Method of reception
One off payment
Subscription
Reception & channels
Aerial
Good likelihood of receiving services through your aerial at this address.
Full information on channels, reception forecast and manual re-tuning

Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels

Your Satellite, Cable and Phone line service provider options are not affected by switchover.

Alternative transmitter 1

Crystal Palace in the London TV region switches in two stages on 04 Apr 2012 and 18 Apr 2012.

Method of reception
One off payment
Subscription
Reception & channels
Aerial
Good likelihood of receiving services through your aerial at this address.
Full information on channels, reception forecast and manual re-tuning

Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels

Your Satellite, Cable and Phone line service provider options are not affected by switchover.

Alternative transmitter 2

Rouncefall in the Anglia TV region has already switched.

Method of reception
One off payment
Subscription
Reception & channels
Aerial Not available
See below for alternative transmitter options.
Poor likelihood of receiving services through an aerial.
Full information on channels, reception forecast and manual re-tuning

Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels

Your Satellite, Cable and Phone line service provider options are not affected by switchover.

Alternative transmitter 3

Sandy Heath in the Anglia TV region has already switched.

Method of reception
One off payment
Subscription
Reception & channels
Aerial
Variable reception. You may experience disruption to some digital channels.
Full information on channels, reception forecast and manual re-tuning

Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels

Your Satellite, Cable and Phone line service provider options are not affected by switchover.

Alternative transmitter 4

Tacolneston in the Anglia TV region has already switched.

Method of reception
One off payment
Subscription
Reception & channels
Aerial
Poor likelihood of receiving services through an aerial.
Full information on channels, reception forecast and manual re-tuning

Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels

Your Satellite, Cable and Phone line service provider options are not affected by switchover.

Alternative transmitter 5

Dover in the Meridian TV region switches in two stages on 13 Jun 2012 and 27 Jun 2012.

Method of reception
One off payment
Subscription
Reception & channels
Aerial Not available
See below for alternative transmitter options.
Poor likelihood of receiving services through an aerial.
Full information on channels, reception forecast and manual re-tuning

Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels

Your Satellite, Cable and Phone line service provider options are not affected by switchover.

Options not affected by switchover

These options do not depend on your aerial receiving a signal from a nearby transmitter.

Method of reception
One off payment
Subscription
Reception & channels
SatelliteSatellite services are not affected by switchover
Cable
Phone line
Not availableNot availableThese services are not affected by switchover

Note: The Digital UK Postcode Checker is a predictive coverage database that shows the most likely TV service availability at your address - now and in the future. Note that analogue and digital terrestrial television (Freeview) coverage may vary as a result of engineering works or any frequency changes authorised by Ofcom. Always check your future reception prediction before buying TV equipment. Digital UK is not responsible for household TV reception arrangements, and cannot provide compensation for coverage variations, reception issues or TV equipment purchased. Last updated on 30 January 2012.

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