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LU2 8AR

Using the Luton transmitter, already switched.

Tip: To get the most accurate results, enter your house number as well as the postcode.

Receiving TV signal from

The Luton transmitter in the Anglia TV region. It's a relay transmitter and it's part of the Sandy Heath transmitter group. It has already switched. Your local BBC news service is Look East and Anglia 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

  Today
  21 May 2012
 
No re-tune required
Standard reception forecast
Variable reception
8 channels
HD
forecast
Not available

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 Luton transmitter. If you know you get your signal from a different transmitter, click here.

  21 May 2012
Group 1
help icon
ch 50
  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 50 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.
  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.

  Today
  21 May 2012
 
No re-tune required
Group 1
help icon
ch 50

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
  Today
  21 May 2012
 
No re-tune required
General Entertainment
BBC 1BBC 1
variable reception
BBC 2BBC 2
variable reception
BBC ThreeBBC Three
variable reception
BBC FourBBC Four
variable reception
Children
CBBCCBBC
variable reception
CbeebiesCbeebies
variable reception
News
BBC NewsBBC News
variable reception
BBC ParliamentBBC Parliament
variable reception
Text Services
BBC Red ButtonBBC Red Button
variable reception
Interactive
301301
variable reception
Radio
BBC Radio 1BBC Radio 1
variable reception
BBC Radio 1 XtraBBC Radio 1 Xtra
variable reception
BBC Radio 2BBC Radio 2
variable reception
BBC Radio 3BBC Radio 3
variable reception
BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4
variable reception
BBC Radio Five LiveBBC Radio Five Live
variable reception
BBC Five Sports ExtraBBC Five Sports Extra
variable reception
BBC 6 MusicBBC 6 Music
variable reception
BBC Radio 4 ExtraBBC Radio 4 Extra
variable reception
BBC Asian NetworkBBC Asian Network
variable reception
BBC World ServiceBBC World Service
variable 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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