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Digital Switchover Guide

The latest buzz word around television is "digital switchover" before. You may have heard this, seen it in the press or seen television adverts regarding this. If you have not, then you will be hearing more about this as time goes by as we get closer to the full switchover. Currently we receive both analogue and digital television signals from the transmitters but by 2012 the government plans to switch off the traditional analogue signals which you receive through your aerial.

What is Digital TV?

Between 2008 and 2012 the government plans to turn off all analogue television broadcasts across the UK and switch us all over to a digital signal. Following this switchover you can no longer receive the old analogue signals and you will need a digital decoder attached to your television to receive the new digital signals.

Will I need a new Television?

No, unless you want to of course. You can simply purchase a ‘set top digital box’ which attaches to your current television which will then allow you to receive the new digital signal. The set top box then converts this signal so that you television can display it. If you do wish to purchase a new TV then look for one that already has a built in signal converter, you do not then need to worry about any additional equipment. Eventually all new TV’s will have these converters built in.

Do I Need a Satellite Dish?

No, you do not require a dish to be able to receive the Digital TV signals.

Do I need a new Aerial?

Generally no, you will be able to use you normal aerial to receive the digital signals. If you live in a week TV reception aerial you may be able to upgrade your aerial to allow better capture of the signal.

Why do we need Digital TV?

Technology moves on and the analogue signal has reached the end of its useful life. Digital signals are the way forward and offer many benefits over our traditional method of receiving television.

The main benefits are excellent quality picture with clearer sound. Digital TV also increases the number of channels we have at the moment. The new service offers more than thirty free digital channels, including the five traditional stations, BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Five. Unlike traditional TV you also have an online programme guide so that you can see what is on in advance of the programmes. You will also find that you will be able to receive a number of radio stations through you TV as well.

What is Freeview?

We have already mentioned above about the ‘set top’ boxes required to receive and convert the digital signal so that you TV can display it, these are known as Freeview boxes. Once these are purchased or built into new tv sets you can then receive over 30 extra TV channels and 20 digital radio stations. There are no subscription fees or additional charges required to receive these channels.

Do I still need a TV Licence?

Yes, you will still need a television licence as normal.

Still Require More Information?

For more information about digital TV and the switchover, and to find out when your area will move to the new digital signal please visit the following digital TV site www.digitaluk.co.uk

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