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Planned Interruptions
This section is used to record any planned interruptions to services on the Digital One network. There are many reasons for interruptions, including installing equipment, general maintenance and preventative work.
The information given is designed to help listeners, manufacturers and retailers understand why services may be temporarily lost or signal strength may be temporarily reduced.
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BROMSGROVE TRANSMITTER South West Birmingham | |
| Dates: 4 May 2010 to 8 Sep 2010 | Time: 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Effect(s) on service: Reduced power (-6dB) between the above times on 3 days between the above dates and reduced power (-6dB) between 09:30 and 16:30 on a further 2 days between the above dates to allow DSO work. | |
| Reason: This work is necessary following the Government's decision to switch off analogue TV transmissions between now and 2012. For more information click here. Last Updated: 22 Jun 2010 |
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DARVEL TRANSMITTER Ayr, Kilmarnock and parts of Ayrshire | |
| Dates: 14 Jul 2010 to 31 Jul 2010 | Time: 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Effect(s) on service: Reduced power (-6dB) for up to 5 hours between the above times on 5 days between the above dates. 1 x 1 hour and 1 x 2 hour shutdown between the above times on one of these dates. This work is to allow stay greasing. Last Updated: 14 Jul 2010 |
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DOVER TRANSMITTER Dover and South East Kent | |
| Dates: 6 Apr 2010 to 16 Nov 2010 | Time: 10:00- 16:30 |
| Effect(s) on service: Reduced power (-6dB) between the above times on 12 days between the above dates to allow DSO work. | |
| Reason: This work is necessary following the Government's decision to switch off analogue TV transmissions between now and 2012. For more information click here. Last Updated: 22 Jun 2010 |
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EMLEY MOOR TRANSMITTER Yorkshire | |
| Dates: 27 Jun 2009 to 2 Aug 2010 | Time: 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Effect(s) on service: 127 days of continuous reduced power (half antenna working -3dB), then a further 135 days of continuous reduced power (half antenna working -3dB) with more reduced power (-6dB) between the above times. At the start and end of periods of reduced power there will be a short shutdown between the above times between the above dates. Occasionally, there may be periods of reduced power between 16:30 and 06:00 but these will be kept to a minimum. No work will take place from 12 Dec 09 - 3 Jan 10 | |
| Reason: This work is necessary following the Government's decision to switch off analogue TV transmissions between now and 2012. For more information click here. Last Updated: 26 May 2010 |
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HEATHFIELD TRANSMITTER East Sussex | |
| Dates: 8 Apr 2010 to 5 Oct 2010 | Time: 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Effect(s) on service: Reduced power (-6dB) between the above times on 6 days between the above dates, and reduced power (-6dB) between 09:30 and 16:30 on 46 days between the above dates to allow DSO work | |
| Reason: This work is necessary following the Government's decision to switch off analogue TV transmissions between now and 2012. For more information click here. Last Updated: 15 Jul 2010 |
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OXFORD TRANSMITTER Oxfordshire | |
| Dates: 13 Aug 2009 to 15 Nov 2010 | Time: 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Effect(s) on service: Reduced power (-6dB) between the above times for 121 days between the above dates to allow DSO work. 2 x 5minute shutdowns on one day between the above dates (Note: no work between 12Dec-3Jan inclusive) | |
| Reason: This work is necessary following the Government's decision to switch off analogue TV transmissions between now and 2012. For more information click here. Last Updated: 2 Jul 2010 |
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OXFORD TRANSMITTER Oxfordshire | |
| Date: 31 Jul 2010 | Time: 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Effect(s) on service: The site will be operating at reduced power (-6dB) for seven hours to allow engineers to carry out work on television equipment on the site. For health and safety reason the digital radio transmitter needs to be on reduced power while the work is carried out. | |
| Reason: This work is necessary following the Government's decision to switch off analogue TV transmissions between now and 2012. For more information click here. Last Updated: 30 Jul 2010 |
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PONTOP PIKE TRANSMITTER Tyne and Wear | |
| Dates: 20 May 2010 to 29 Aug 2010 | Time: 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Effect(s) on service: Reduced power (-9dB) between the above times on one day between the above dates, and reduced power (-6dB half antenna working) and 2 x up to 15 minute switching breaks between the above times on 10 days between the above dates to allow DSO work. Additionally very reduced power (-15dB) between the above times on one day between the above dates. This work is to allow DSO work. | |
| Reason: This work is necessary following the Government's decision to switch off analogue TV transmissions between now and 2012. For more information click here. Last Updated: 30 Jul 2010 |
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SUTTON COLDFIELD TRANSMITTER Birmingham, W Midlands and Staffordshire incl Sutton Coldfield and Walsall | |
| Dates: 23 Sep 2009 to 15 Dec 2010 | Time: 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Effect(s) on service: 5 days of reduced power (-6dB and -9dB). 3 x 15 minute shutdowns between the above times on three dayd between the above dates. 4 days with shutdowns and periods of reduced power between the above times. The remaining days broadcasting continuously at full power, but 30m lower than normal on a temporary mast to allow DSO work. | |
| Reason: This work is necessary following the Government's decision to switch off analogue TV transmissions between now and 2012. For more information click here. Last Updated: 28 Jun 2010 |
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TACOLNESTON TRANSMITTER Norwich, parts of Norfolk and N Suffolk | |
| Dates: 3 Mar 2010 to 1 Dec 2010 | Time: 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Effect(s) on service: 3 x 30 minute shutdowns between the above times on two days between the above dates for DSO. | |
| Reason: This work is necessary following the Government's decision to switch off analogue TV transmissions between now and 2012. For more information click here. Last Updated: 11 May 2010 |
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WINTER HILL TRANSMITTER Blackburn, Wigan, Bolton, Rochdale and Greater Manchester | |
| Dates: 5 Jul 2010 to 20 Sep 2010 | Time: 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Effect(s) on service: Reduced power (-6dB) between the above times on one day between the above date to allow DSO work | |
| Reason: This work is necessary following the Government's decision to switch off analogue TV transmissions between now and 2012. For more information click here. Last Updated: 30 Jun 2010 |
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