Countdown to Channel 5 and digital TV;
Digital TV and Channel 5 will start broadcasting for the first time in this area on;
 1/06/2012 (Friday the 1st of June, 2012)

On this date BBC2 analogue will close down for good. Channel 5 digital, BBC 2 digital and a few other digital channels will start.

On the 30th of June 2012 the other three analogue channels (BBC1, ITV and Channel 4) will close down for good.
All the old analogue channels will now be available on digital plus some new extra channels on this date. (See below)

Please note;
The information on this page was correct when written,
but some of the dates, channels, channel numbers, allocated multiplexes, etc may change.
Eg.  On 30/09/2009,
 PSB1 moved from multiplex 1 to multiplex A.
 Multiplex A is now allocated for Haywards Heath and multiplex 1 will not be available from Haywards Heath.
 Channel 5 added, ITV3 and ITV4 removed, etc. etc.
 Crystal Palace and Heathfield will now get 8 multiplexes after analogue switch off. (Was 6 multiplexes)


The history of TQ333234 and other local TV transmitters;
 Heathfield (OS; TQ566220) 
 Main UHF TV transmitter
Channel nº;Channel name;TV or data;
UHF 49 hBBC 1 (South East)Analogue TV (625 line)
UHF 64 hITV MeridianAnalogue TV (625 line)
UHF 52 hBBC 2 (South East)Analogue TV (625 line)
UHF 67 hChannel 4 (South)Analogue TV (625 line)
-Channel 5N/A    (Never started)
Digital information for reception in Haywards Heath. (As of 2005)
* 01BBC 1 (South East)Digital TV
* 02BBC 2 (England)Digital TV
* 07BBC 3Digital TV
[*10]BBC 4N/A
* 40BBC News 24Digital TV
[*31]CBeebiesN/A
* 30CBBC channelDigital TV
[*45]BBC ParliamentN/A
* -BBC PrimeN/A
* -BBC WorldN/A
* -BBC AmericaN/A
* 51BBC iDATA (Teletext for BBC channels)
* 03ITV 1 (Meridian) (Ended 2005)Digital TV
* 06ITV 2 (Ended 2005)Digital TV
* 34ITV 3 (Ended 2005)Digital TV
* 41ITV News (Never started, test card only)Digital TV (Starting in 2005)
* 04Channel 4 (Ended 2005)Digital TV
* 50Teletext on 4 (Ended 2005)DATA (Teletext for Channel 4)
* 14E4 (Ended 2005)Digital TV (Encrypted signal)
* -Channel 5N/A
* 29UK TV Food (Ended 2005)Digital TV (Encrypted signal)
* 44Bloomberg (Ended 2005)Digital TV (Encrypted signal)
[*54]Ttext TV Guide (Ended March 2005)DATA (Teletext)
* 56Teletext Cars (Started March 2005) (Ended 2005)DATA (Teletext) (Bad or weak signal)
* -Digital radio stationsDigital radio
N/A
 
 Haywards Heath (OS; TQ333234) 
 Heathfield TV relay 
Channel nº;Channel name;TV or data;
UHF 39 vBBC 1 (South East)Analogue TV (625 line)
UHF 43 vITV MeridianAnalogue TV (625 line)
UHF 45 vBBC 2 (South East)Analogue TV (625 line)
UHF 41 vChannel 4 (South)Analogue TV (625 line)
-Channel 5N/A    (Never started)
* -Digital channelsNo digital transmissions yet started. ( 5/02/2006)
Digital channels should include 3/8 of the
Heathfield transmitter channels.
If the digital service dose not start before the
closure of the analogue service (in 2012) then
you will not be required to pay for a TV licence.
You should also be refunded for the lack of
Channel 5 backdated to when Channel 5 started
and for the 26 digital channels you can not receive.
(Can only get 4 out of 30 channels)

Haywards Heath digital stations unknown, but should include 3/8 of the Heathfield stations.
(3 out of the 8 multiplexes)
Eg;   BBC1 - BBC4, BBC News, ITV1 and ITV2, Channel 4, Channel 5, etc.

Digital TV information at; http://www.freeview.co.uk


Transmitter location;
(Ordnance Survey coordinates)		BBC ABBC BMux D3+D4Aqr AAqr BMux SDNMux NEW7Mux NEW 8
Old multiplex name;Mux 1
(PSB1)		BBC B
(PSB3)		Mux 2
(PSB2)		Mux C
(COM5)		Mux D
(COM6)		Mux A
(COM4)		--
Crystal Palace (Horizontal)
(TQ339712)
Analogue power 1,000,000 watts
Digital power 150,000 watts		 Already
transmittin
Channel 23 *		15/11/1998 (SD)
  2/12/2009 (HD)
Channel 30 *		Already
transmitting
Channel 26 *		Already
transmitting
Channel 22 *		Already
transmitting
Channel 28 *		Already
transmitting
Channel 25 *		Starting on
30/04/2012
Channel 29		Starting on
30/04/2012
Channel 42
Heathfield (Horizontal)
(TQ566220)
Analogue power 100,000 watts
Digital power 15,000 watts		 Already
transmitting
Channel 52 *		Already
transmitting (SD)
30/06/2012 (HD)
Channel 47 *		Already
transmitting
Channel 49 *		Already
transmitting
Channel 44 *		Already
transmitting
Channel 41 *		Already
transmitting
Channel 42 *		Starting on
30/06/2012
Channel 54		Starting on
30/06/2012
Channel 45
Haywards Heath (Vertical)
(TQ333234)
Analogue power 35 watts
Digital power 7 watts		 Starting on
1/06/2012
Channel 45		Starting on
30/06/2012
(SD & HD)
Channel 43		Starting on
1/06/2012
Channel 46		Not allocatedNot allocatedNot allocatedNot allocatedNot allocated
Multiplex BBC B
(SD) = Standard-Definition TV
(HD) = High-Definition TV
* Note: The frequencies are from May/June 2012. Crystal Palace and Heathfield will use different frequencies on some multiplexes before this date.

Old VHF 405 line Black and White TV Transmiters for the Haywards Heath area.
Channel nº;Old channel name;New channel name;Transmitter;ERP;Closed on;
1 Vertical
TQ 339712		BBC
(London and the South East)		BBC 1 (London)Crystal Palace (London)200kW3/01/1985
( 4/01/85 -12:07am)
9 Vertical
TQ 332696		IBA / ITA
(Thames / LondonWeekend)		ITV 1 (London)Croydon (London)400kW 3/01/1985

In 1969, all BBC and ITV studios switched over to UHF 625 line production. Standards convertors were installed at the transmitters, each one using more than 2000 transistors. The VHF 405 line network had been extended to 47 transmitters covering 98.7% of the population. But the start of colour on UHF in 1969 signalled the eventual demise of the 405 system which ended in 1985.


* = You will need a digital to analogue converter to view this station.
      Still can't get Channel 5. It should be starting in the 1990's, 2000's or 2010's, 2012!

For an update when the digital signal will start and the analogue signal will end, for the Haywards Heath TV relay please see the web sites at;
http://www.ukfree.tv/tcloses.php
http://www.ukfree.tv/shutdowndetail.php?tx=TQ333234
Haywards Heath (OS; TQ333234) Transmitter Information Update.
The digital TV start dates and channels are;
    Note;
    The freeview channel numbers and channels have change in the past
    and may change again.
    Transmitter will first transmit multiplex BBC A (PSB1) and D3+D4. (PSB2).
    Then later BBC B (PSB3) will be added. (BBCB includes the HD channels)
    Channel name;
    Channel region;    		Analogue end date;
    Analogue channel;    		Digital start date;
    Digital freeview channel;
    BBC 1
    South East.    		30th of June, 2012.
    Channel 39.
    South East England.    		1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 1.
    South East England.
    ITV    (ITV 1)
    Meridian Maidstone.    		30th of June, 2012.
    Channel 43.
    ITV Meridian    		30th of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 3.
    ITV Meridian.
    BBC 2
    South East England / England.    		1st of June, 2012.
    Channel 45.
    South East England.    		1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 2.
    All of England.
    Channel 4
    South East England / England.    		30th of June, 2012.
    Channel 41.
    South East England.    		30th of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 4.
    All of England.
    Channel 5
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.30th of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 5.
    South East England.
    BBC Three
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 7.
    Whole UK.
    BBC Four
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 9.
    Whole UK.
    BBC News 24
    This is a new channel.    		30th of June, 2012.
    Transmitted on BBC1
    at night.    		1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 80.
    Whole UK.
    BBC Parliament
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 85.
    Whole UK.
    CBBC
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 70.
    Whole UK.
    CBeebies
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 71.
    Whole UK.
    ITV 2
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.30th of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 6.
    Whole UK.
    ITV 3
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.Not available
    in this area.
    ITV 4
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.Not available
    in this area.
    CITV
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.Not available
    in this area.
    E4
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.30th of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 29.
    Whole UK.
    More 4
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.30th of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 14.
    Whole UK.
    Film4
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.Not available
    in this area.
    Community Channel
    This is a new channel.    		Never transmitted.1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 87.
    Whole UK.
    Teletext
    Teletext service from ITV/Channel 4.    		-30th of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 100.
    Whole UK.
    Rabbit
    Dating teletext service.    		-30th of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 102.
    Whole UK.
    BBCi
    Teletext service for all
    BBC TV channels.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 105.
    Whole UK.
    Directgov
    Teletext service from the Government.    		-30th of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 106.
    Whole UK.
    Gay Rabbit
    Teletext service from a
    gay dating agency.    		-30th of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 107.
    Whole UK.
    301
    Data stream. (BBCi video)    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 301.
    Whole UK.
    BBC Radio 1
    Radio station.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 700.
    Whole UK.
    BBC 1Xtra
    Radio station.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 701.
    Whole UK.
    BBC Radio 2
    Radio station.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 702.
    Whole UK.
    BBC Radio 3
    Radio station.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 703.
    Whole UK.
    BBC Radio 4
    Radio station.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 704.
    Whole UK.
    BBC Radio 5 Live
    Radio station.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 705.
    Whole UK.
    BBC Radio 5 Live Sports
    Radio station.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 706.
    Whole UK.
    BBC 6 Music
    Radio station.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 707.
    The BBC wish to close this station.
    BBC 7
    Radio station.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 708.
    Whole UK.
    BBC Asian Network
    Radio station.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 709.
    The BBC wish to close this station.
    BBC World Service
    Radio station.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 710.
    Whole World.
    U105
    Radio station.    		-30th of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 726.
    Whole World.
    Heart Radio
    Radio station.    		-1st of June, 2012.
    Freeview channel 728.
    Whole UK.

Haywards Heath (OS; TQ333234) Transmitter Frequency Information.
The digital TV multiplexes and start dates are;
    Channel;Old analogue TV station;New digital multiplex;
    UHF 39 vBBC 1 (South East)
    Ending on; 30/06/2012    		Mux 1 (BBC A) PSB1
    Starting on;  1/06/2012
    UHF 41 vChannel 4 (South England)
    Ending on; 30/06/2012    		Not used
    UHF 43 vITV (1) Meridian
    Ending on; 30/06/2012    		Not used
    UHF 45 vBBC 2 (South East)
    Ending on;  1/06/2012    		Mux 2 (D3 & D4) PSB2
    Starting on; 30/06/2012
    Not allocated
    		Channel 5
    (Never transmitted on analogue UHF)    		-
    UHF 46 vNot used for analogue TVMux B (BBC B) PSB3
    Starting on;  1/06/2012
    Not allocated
    		-Mux A (SDN) COM4
    Not allocated
    		-Mux C (NWG A) COM5
    Not allocated
    		-Mux D (NWG B) COM6
    Not allocated
    		-Mux New 7
    Not allocated
    		-Mux New 8

    Multiplex name;UHF channel;Start date;
    Multiplex 1 (BBC A) Mux PSB1UHF 39 v & 40 v 1/06/2012
    Multiplex 2 (D3 & D4) Mux PSB2UHF 45 v30/06/2012
    Multiplex A (SDN) COM4
    Not allocated
    		-
    Multiplex B (BBC B) Mux PSB3UHF 46 v 1/06/2012
    Multiplex C (NWG A) COM5
    Not allocated
    		-
    Multiplex D (NWG B) COM6
    Not allocated
    		-
    Multiplex New 7
    Not allocated
    		-
    Multiplex New 8
    Not allocated
    		-

Do you need a new aerial?
The Haywards Heath (OS; TQ333234) relay will still use the 'group B' aerial mounted vertical and pointing towards the Sussex roundabout at the south end of South Road.
So if you have a 'group B' or a 'group W' aerial and can receive a good analogue signal, your current aerial should be ok.
Note;
If you have a weak analogue signal your picture may be a bit snowy.
If you have a weak digital signal you will not be able to view any channels.
To check your signal strength repeat the following test for BBC1, ITV(1), BBC2 and Channel 4 in turn.
Tune into your analogue TV channel and press your 'TEXT' or 'Teletext' button, then goto page 284.
(The test pattern is a sub-page on page 284, so you may need to wait for the text in other sub-pages to go before you can see this pattern.)
If you have any missing squares then you do not have a perfect reception and may need to check your aerial direction or get a new aerial or aerial cable.
    The Teletext test pattern page. Ignore top (header) and bottom (footer) rows.
     P284  CEEFAX 1 284 
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Digital UK  TV Guide Entertainment News
Freeview TV channel and Multiplex list;
  • Updated on; 28/11/2008
    In November 2008 Channel 5 satellite frequency stopped being encrypted.
    This is good news as it means that you can now get Channel 5 nationally without needing a Sky decryption card.
    Also;
    Channel 4 is no longer encrypted.
    ITV4 +1 is not listed on Sky's EPG, but is available on satellite. (Named as 10015)
     Channel 5 moved to the BBC News 24 channel frequency and BBC News 24 moved to a new frequency. (Still un-encrypted)
      The new frequencies are;
      Channel 5 frequency;
      Satellite;Astra 28.2 East
      Frequency;10.773 GHz
      Polarisation;Horizontal
      Symbol rate (Mbaud)22.0
      FEC5/6
      Sky EPG channel nọ;5
      BBC News 24 frequency;
      Satellite;Astra 28.2 East
      Frequency;11.954 GHz
      Polarisation;Horizontal
      Symbol rate (Mbaud)27.5
      FEC2/3
      Sky EPG channel nọ;503
      Channel 4 frequency;
      Satellite;Astra 28.2 East
      Frequency;10.714 GHz
      Polarisation;Horizontal
      Symbol rate (Mbaud)22.0
      FEC5/6
      Sky EPG channel nọ;4
      ITV4 +1 (Listed name '10015')
      Satellite;Astra 28.2 East
      Frequency;10.831 GHz
      Polarisation;Horizontal
      Symbol rate (Mbaud)22.0
      FEC5/6
      Sky EPG channel nọ;* 180
      BBC London 94.9FM (Radio)
      Satellite;Astra 28.2 East
      Frequency;11.954 GHz
      Polarisation;Horizontal
      Symbol rate (Mbaud)27.5
      FEC2/3
      Sky EPG channel nọ;Not listed
      * ITV4+1 was not listed on Sky's EPG.
      It has now been added as channel 180. (Added on 6/12/2008)
      See; http://www.lyngsat.com
      UK = http://www.lyngsat.com/28east.html
      for a list of satellite frequencies.

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