Digital Tv Reception
Changing to Digital Television
If you’re thinking of changing to digital terrestrial television to receive Freeview you will need to have a digital box or Freeview integrated digital Television. To see if you can recieve digital Tv through your Tv aerial in your area there is a predicted coverage by postcode tool at www.freeview.co.uk. The postcode coverage predictor is fairly accurate and will give you a good indication of your digital reception. The Digital Tv postcode predictor assume you have a correctly sighted Tv aerial and that it’s in reasonably good condition. Assuming the postcode comes back ok and your aerial is in good condition you should be fine to purchase a set top box or integrated digital Television.
If your postcode says that you can recieve digital Tv, your analogue pictures are poor and your digital box doesn’t show any stations it may be wise to consult a local aerial installer as there may be a fault with your aerial system. Generally it’s not recommended to perform the aerial install yourself unless you’re competent in aerial rigging.
There isn’t a need to worry if it comes back that you can’t recieve the full digital service, as the digital signals will be increased in power when digital switchover is due in your area.
For more information about when your area is due to switch over to digital Tv please visit:
www.digitaluk.co.uk Official Switchover Information Site