Digital Switchover


Digital Switchover begins in Dundee tomorrow, please find below the latest information which I have received from DigitalUK

'Shortly after midnight tonight the first stage of switchover in Angus, Dundee, Perth and parts of Fife will begin. I want to let you know exactly what’s going to happen.



Transmitter group Angus
Area served Angus, Dundee, Perth and parts of Fife
Stage 1 4 August 2010
Stage 2 18 August 2010




As you know, switchover is a two-stage process:

Stage 1:
§ Shortly after midnight, analogue BBC Two will be switched off permanently.

§ The first Freeview channels, including BBC Two, become available from local relay transmitters for the first time.

§ All viewers with Freeview will need to retune their TVs or digital boxes.



Stage 2:
§ Shortly after midnight, the remaining analogue services will be switched off permanently.

§ Additional Freeview channels become available in areas served by relay transmitters. All services should be available by late afternoon.

§ All viewers with Freeview will need to retune their TVs or digital boxes.'



You can visit the digitaluk website for more information, information on Roadshows and Advice Points can be found here.