mb21 - The Transmission Gallery

UK Broadcast Transmission

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

My Freeview box has lost some channels - is there a problem?
The broadcasters sometimes add new channels or make changes to the channels broadcast on Freeview. Unfortunately some Freeview boxes don't automatically pick up these changes and you will need to do a rescan in order to restore these lost channels.
The way you do this on a particular box varies from make to make so I can't give you precise instructions, but what you will need to do is explore the menu system of the set-top box and look for something like the installation or setup section; from there you will need to select a station scan, which is often called Automatic Search, or similar. Use this in preference to Manual Search, as the latter can get truly complicated!

You will probably be asked to confirm that you wish to do perform the Automatic Search and may even be asked to enter a 4-digit code which, unless you've previously specified otherwise, will be something simple like 0000 or 1234.

The scanning process should then start immediately but will take up to a minute or so to complete. After this, if asked, you should choose to Save the results. After this your box will give you the latest channel line-up. You may find that one or two channels are not quite where you left them, but they should all be there somewhere!
I think my local transmitter is off-the air / faulty. Who should I contact?
You should contact the broadcasters. Click here for more details
I cannot receive 'Freeview' digital television. When will my local station be converted to digital?
Terrestrial digital coverage cannot be extended any further until the analogue services have been switched off. That is what digital switchover is about. The analogue services will be switched off, region-by-region, between 2007-2013, and replaced by high power digital services. Click here for more information about Digital Switchover
I would like to visit Emley Moor. Who should I contact?
Sorry. It can't be done. Years ago it was possible to take a guided tour around Emley Moor but those tours are no longer offered. For security reasons is not possible for the public to visit inside any of the UK's broadcasting stations.
I live near a broadcast / mobile phone / TETRA site. Should I be worried?
I don't think so. There is no reason why you should be concerned. Broadcast sites are specificallly designed with safety in mind. There has been a lot of public concern about the TETRA network which has been set up for the police and other emergency services but there is no evidence to suggest that these sites less than completely safe. You are at greater risk from holding a mobile phone close to your head rather than using a headset. In fact, if you use a mobile 'phone, the nearer you are to a base station the less power your phone will use in order to communicate with it!
Some sites are not featured on your site. Why is that?
Because no-one has been there, photographed it and send me the photos yet.
How do I submit photos to your site?
Click here for more information.
But I sent you some photos and they're still not on the site.
Please be patient. it's a hobby site and only receives attention when I have the time.
Why don't you update your web site more often?
Because it's a hobby site and only receives attention when I have the time.