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Your re-tune dates and available channels depend on which transmitter you are receiving your television signal from. Ridge Hill West 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 - Ridge Hill West	West	already switched	Good Up to 64 channels available + 4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 1 - Malvern	Central	already switched	Good Up to 64 channels available + 4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 2 - The Wrekin	Central	already switched	Good Up to 32 channels available + 4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 3 - Sutton Coldfield	Central	already switched	Good Up to 32 channels available + 4 HD channels

Most likely transmitter

Ridge Hill West in the West TV region has already switched.

Method of reception	One off payment	Subscription	Reception & channels
Aerial	Freeview Freeview HD	TopUp TV BT Vision	Good likelihood of receiving services through your aerial at this address.
Aerial	Freeview Freeview HD	TopUp TV BT Vision	Full information on channels, reception forecast and manual re-tuning Find out more

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

Malvern in the Central TV region has already switched.

Method of reception	One off payment	Subscription	Reception & channels
Aerial	Freeview Freeview HD	TopUp TV BT Vision	Good likelihood of receiving services through your aerial at this address.
Aerial	Freeview Freeview HD	TopUp TV BT Vision	Full information on channels, reception forecast and manual re-tuning Find out more

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

The Wrekin in the Central TV region has already switched.

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

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

Sutton Coldfield in the Central TV region has already switched.

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

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
Satellite	Freesat Freesat HD Freesat from Sky	Sky Sky HD	Satellite services are not affected by switchover
Cable		Virgin Media	Cable services are not affected by switchover
Phone line	Not available	Not available	Phone line 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 April 2012.