In 2009 the West Country TV region will switch to digital TV.
This is when switchover will take place in the region
The Beacon Hill transmitter group, serving Torbay and south Devon will switchover in two stages: stage one will be on April 8th and stage two on April 22nd 2009
The Stockland Hill transmitter group, serving Exeter, parts of Devon, Somerset and Dorset will switchover in two stages: stage one will be on May 6th and stage two May 20th 2009
The Huntshaw Cross transmitter group, serving north Devon will switchover between July and September 2009
The Redruth transmitter group, serving west Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will switchover between July and September 2009
The Caradon Hill transmitter group, serving east Cornwall and Devon, including Plymouth will switchover between July and September 2009
We will let you know the exact date nearer to your switchover and will send you further information well in advance to help you get ready for switchover.
If you live on the edge of the core TV region (shown in dark pink on the map) you may be part of an adjacent region's switchover. This map is indicative because broadcast signals do not have precise boundaries.
To find out which region your transmitter is in and when you switch, visit the postcode checker.
Why is the West Country switching over so far ahead of other regions?
Switchover is a complicated process, and needs to be done in stages so that everyone in the country will be ready for it. The West Country TV region will be one of the first because it has minimal signal interference with other countries, such as France, who are also switching over to digital. West Country viewers will be among the first to receive the benefits of the digital switchover.
What are the benefits?
Currently 6 out of 10 households in the West Country region can get digital reception through their aerial. After switchover almost everyone will be able to enjoy the benefits of digital TV.
West Country Frequently Asked Questions
- When will switchover start in the West Country?
- How long will switchover take in the West Country?
- My current reception is poor. Will digital transmissions improve my signal?
- Will I need a new aerial to receive digital transmissions?
- I receive my transmissions from a self-help relay. Will I still receive a terrestrial signal after switchover?
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