My Freeview signal is poor. Help!

 

First of all, check whether Freeview is available in your area. Enter your postcode into the Freeview Postcode Checker. This will tell you if you're meant to get Freeview where you are.

 

Not in your area?

 

As of the start of 2008, only 75% of people are able to get Freeview. This is because some transmitters have not been upgraded to digital, and some are on reduced power, so's not to affect analogue telly. As your TV region gets closer to the switchover, Freeview signal will improve.

 

At the moment, to prevent interference with analogue TV, the digital signals are not running at full power. Power will be increased, and more digital transmitters will be added to the network as we get closer to switchover.

 

In your area, but problems with signal?

 

If you're not able to get some or all ofr the Freeview channels, but the postcode checker says that you should, it could be that there's a problem with your aerial, or your internal aerial wiring. If you're looking for help on improving your Freeview reception, take a listen to show 14 of our free online radio show, where we go through the options for getting a better signal.

 

More information

 

• Freeview Reception help: FrequencyCast Freeview Advice
• A more detailed technical coverage predictor: Wofbane

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