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Re-tune dates for

SY23 2EB

Using the Aberystwyth transmitter, already switched.

The postcode you have entered belongs to a large user and may reduce the accuracy of the results given.

Receiving TV signal from

The Aberystwyth transmitter in the Wales TV region is your most likely transmitter. It's a relay transmitter and it's part of the Blaenplwyf transmitter group. It has already switched. Your local BBC news service is BBC Wales Today and Wales Tonight for ITV.

Your re-tune dates and available channels may depend on which transmitter you receive your television signal from.

Reception forecast and re-tune dates Click to expand

  TodayFinal step
  21 May 2012Oct 2012
 
No re-tune required
Re-tune required
Re-tune required to retain existing services
Standard reception forecast
Good reception
16 channels
Good reception
16 channels
HD
forecast
Good reception
4 channels
Good reception
4 channels

Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels

How do I re-tune? Click to expand

Basic re-tuning

Basic re-tuning is quick and easy and needs to be done at each stage of switchover or on any other occasion you find you are missing channels.

Manual re-tuning

If you have missing channels after having done a basic re-tune, or the wrong regional services, you may need to do a manual re-tune to select where services appear on the channel list (EPG). You can do this using the instructions below.

Your manual re-tune instructions for today

These instructions assume you are using the Aberystwyth transmitter. If you know you get your signal from a different transmitter, click here.

  21 May 2012
Group 1
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ch 58
Group 2
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ch 61
Group
HD
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ch 54
  1. Using your remote control, press the 'menu' button.
  2. Select the 'set up' or 'installation' option. If you see picture icons, select the tool box, satellite dish or spanner.
  3. Select 'manual re-tune' or 'manual search'.
  4. If you are prompted for a code, try 0000 or 1234.
  5. For Group 1 (BBC Services) type in 58 where it asks for a 'channel' number (frequency) and press OK.
  6. Repeat steps 1-5 using the different numbers next to each "Group"
    (a group is a bundle of TV services), to complete the manual re-tune. Group 2: 61, Group HD: 54
  7. Then press 'menu' or 'exit' to finish.
  8. NB: These instructions should work for most Freeview TVs or boxes, but they differ, and you may have to speak to your manufacturer for help.

Please note, further re-tuning will be required (including at each stage of the digital switchover) and the channel numbers (frequencies) could change. Look at the full table below for further re-tune dates.

  TodayFinal step
  21 May 2012Oct 2012
 
No re-tune required
Re-tune required
Re-tune required to retain existing services
Group 1
help icon
ch 58 ch 58
Group 2
help icon
ch 61 ch 49
Group
HD
help icon
ch 54 ch 54

Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels

If you are still experiencing problems, try our troubleshooting page.

Will I need a new aerial? Click to expand

Most people with a good aerial now will not need a new aerial for switchover. There is no such thing as a 'digital aerial'. You will only need an aerial if you choose to switch with Freeview, BT Vision or Top Up TV.

For more information on aerials, please click here.

Channels available at your address Click to expand

  • good reception
    Good
    reception
  • variable reception
    Variable
    reception
  • poor/no reception
    Poor/No
    reception
  • subscription required
    Subscription
    required
  • re-tune required
    Re-tune
    required
  • aerial upgrade
    You may need
    an aerial upgrade
  TodayFinal step
  21 May 2012Oct 2012
 
No re-tune required
Re-tune required
Re-tune required to retain existing services
General Entertainment
BBC 1 WalesBBC 1 Wales
good reception
good reception
BBC 2 WalesBBC 2 Wales
good reception
good reception
ITV 1 WalesITV 1 Wales
good reception
good reception
Channel 4Channel 4
good reception
good reception
S4/CS4/C
good reception
good reception
Channel 5Channel 5
good reception
good reception
ITV 2ITV 2
good reception
good reception
BBC ThreeBBC Three
good reception
good reception
BBC FourBBC Four
good reception
good reception
Channel 4 +1Channel 4 +1
good reception
good reception
More4More4
good reception
good reception
ITV1 +1ITV1 +1
good reception
good reception
High Definition Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels
BBC One HDBBC One HD
good reception
good reception
ITV 1 HDITV 1 HD
good reception
good reception
S4C ClirlunS4C Clirlun
good reception
good reception
BBC HDBBC HD
good reception
good reception
Children
CBBCCBBC
good reception
good reception
CbeebiesCbeebies
good reception
good reception
News
BBC NewsBBC News
good reception
good reception
BBC ParliamentBBC Parliament
good reception
good reception
Text Services
RabbitRabbit
good reception
good reception
Gay RabbitGay Rabbit
good reception
good reception
BBC Red ButtonBBC Red Button
good reception
good reception
Interactive
301301
good reception
good reception
Radio
BBC Radio 1BBC Radio 1
good reception
good reception
BBC Radio 1 XtraBBC Radio 1 Xtra
good reception
good reception
BBC Radio 2BBC Radio 2
good reception
good reception
BBC Radio 3BBC Radio 3
good reception
good reception
BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4
good reception
good reception
BBC Radio Five LiveBBC Radio Five Live
good reception
good reception
BBC Five Sports ExtraBBC Five Sports Extra
good reception
good reception
BBC 6 MusicBBC 6 Music
good reception
good reception
BBC Radio 4 ExtraBBC Radio 4 Extra
good reception
good reception
BBC Asian NetworkBBC Asian Network
good reception
good reception
BBC World ServiceBBC World Service
good reception
good reception
BBC WalesBBC Wales
good reception
good reception
BBC Cymru WalesBBC Cymru Wales
good reception
good reception

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.

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