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Alternative transmitters

Alternative transmitters for

Change address SN15 4PA

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Your re-tune dates and available channels depend on which transmitter you are receiving your television signal from. Mendip 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.

How do I change transmitters Transmitters explained

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Transmitter	TV region	Switchover	Reception & channels
Most likely transmitter - Mendip	West	already switched	Good Up to 64 channels available + 4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 1 - Oxford	Central	already switched	Good Up to 64 channels available + 4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 2 - Ridge Hill	Central	already switched	Poor Up to 16 channels available + 4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 3 - Stroud	West	already switched	Variable Up to 16 channels available + 4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 4 - Cirencester	West	already switched	Poor Up to 8 channels available + 4 HD channels
Alternative transmitter 5 - Sutton Coldfield	Central	already switched	Poor Up to 0 channels available + 4 HD channels

Most likely transmitter

Mendip 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

Oxford in the Central TV region has already switched.

Method of reception	One off payment	Subscription	Reception & channels
Aerial	Freeview Freeview HD	TopUp TV Available from 18 April 2012 BT Vision	Good likelihood of receiving services through your aerial at this address.
Aerial	Freeview Freeview HD	TopUp TV Available from 18 April 2012 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

Ridge Hill in the Central TV region has already switched.

Method of reception	One off payment	Subscription	Reception & channels
Aerial	Freeview Freeview HD	BT Vision	Poor likelihood of receiving services through an aerial.
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

Stroud in the West TV region has already switched.

Method of reception	One off payment	Subscription	Reception & channels
Aerial	Freeview Available from 2013 Freeview HD	BT Vision Available from 2013	Variable reception. You may experience disruption to some digital channels from switchover.
Aerial	Freeview Available from 2013 Freeview HD	BT Vision Available from 2013	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 4

Cirencester in the West 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.
Aerial			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 5

Sutton Coldfield in the Central 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.
Aerial			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 Phone line	Not available	Not available	These 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.

The product includes mapping and data licensed from Ordnance Survey with the permission of HMSO. Crown Copyright 2009. All rights reserved.

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