Below is a summary of the type of aerial you will need to receive around 15 or more than 40 channels, for each transmitter group after switchover.
For more detailed information about predicted coverage of channels and services at your address, enter your postcode in the grey side panel.
If you think you might need to replace your rooftop aerial, do not attempt to adjust it yourself. Look for a registered Digital Installer (RDI) who has been trained and security checked. To find an RDI near you visit www.rdi-lb.tv.
Please note: These are the aerial requirements for after switchover (the stage 2 date)
A wideband aerial will always be suitable to receive all available channels after switchover
| Main transmitter |
Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Up to 15* Channels |
Up to 40 Channels |
Hannington
| 8 Feb 2012 | 22 Feb 2012 | Group B (or E) aerial | Group B (or E) aerial |
Midhurst
| 29 Feb 2012 | 14 March 2012 | Group C/D aerial | Group C/D aerial |
Rowridge
| 7 March 2012 | 21 March 2012 | Group A aerial | Group A aerial |
Whitehawk Hill**
| 7 March 2012 | 21 March 2012 | Group C/D aerial | Group C/D aerial |
Bluebell Hill
| 13 June 2012 | 27 June 2012 | Group E aerial | Group E aerial |
Dover***
| 13 June 2012 | 27 June 2012 | Group C/D aerial | Group C/D aerial |
Hastings
| 30 May 2012 | 13 June 2012 | Group A aerial | Group A aerial |
Heathfield
| 30 May 2012 | 13 June 2012 | Group C/D aerial | Group B (or C/D) aerial |
Tunbridge Wells
| 30 May 2012 | 13 June 2012 | Group B aerial | Group B aerial |
*The 15 channels include the public service channels BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, C4 and C5 and a range of associated digital channels such as ITV2, E4 and BBC Three.
**Hangleton (part of the Whitehawk Hill transmitter group) changes from a group B aerial to a group C/D after switchover. However, existing aerials in good condition are likely to continue to work. Viewers should wait until after switchover to see if they need attention.
***Analogue signals at the Margate relay are currently in Group A. After switchover, digital signals will be in aerial group C/D. Viewers may find they need either a wideband (or group C/D) aerial to be sure of receiving Freeview after switchover. Viewers who have a good picture now should wait until switchover before consulting an aerial installer.
