Border
The first region to switchover to digital TV will be the Border TV region starting in 2008 and continuing into the first half of 2009. At this point almost the whole region will be able to receive Freeview.
To highlight the need to update recoding equipement Freeview held a VCR amnesty and Freeview lounge tour.
Digital UK will providing more information in your region before the signal switches to digital to keep you updated. Here's the timetable they've given us of when your local TV transmitter will switch to digital.
November 2008
Selkirk Transmitter
Serving the Scottish Borders
The Selkirk transmitter and its 11 relays, serving Scottish Borders began switchover on 6 November 2008 and the process will be complete on 20 November 2008.
Check the Digital UK website for the latest updates:
Digital UK informantion on the Selkirk transmitter group
April to June 2009
Caldbeck Transmitter
Serving Cumbria & Dumfries & Galloway
The Caldbeck transmitter and its 38 relays, serving Cumbria and South West Scotland switches between April and June 2009.
Douglas Transmitter
Serving the Isle of Man
The Douglas transmitter area and its 9 relays, serving the Isle of Man switches between April and June 2009.
Kendal Transmitter
Serving the Lake District
The Kendal transmitter area and its 8 relays, serving the south lakes switches between April and June 2009.
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