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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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BELMONT TRANSMITTER
Lincolnshire, East Riding and N Norfolk coast
Dates: 9 Feb 2010 to 10 Feb 2010 Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: 3 x 30minute periods of reduced power between the above times on the above dates to allow the REC to maintain their HV equipment on site.
Last Updated: 5 Feb 2010



EMLEY MOOR TRANSMITTER
Yorkshire
Dates: 27 Jun 2009 to 4 May 2010 Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Effect(s) on service: 127 days of continuous reduced power (half antenna working -3dB), then a further 89 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: 9 Feb 2010



HOLME MOSS TRANSMITTER
The Pennines
Dates: 4 Feb 2010 to 26 Feb 2010 Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: 1 x 4 hou and 1 x 10 minute period of reduced power (up to -6dB) between the above times on one day between the above dates to allow an RF survey in advance of mast painting
Last Updated: 2 Feb 2010



OXFORD TRANSMITTER
Oxfordshire
Dates: 13 Aug 2009 to 15 May 2010 Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Effect(s) on service: Reduced power (-6dB) between the above times for 50 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: 9 Feb 2010



RIDGE HILL TRANSMITTER
Hereford, Herefordshire, parts of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire
Dates: 25 Jan 2010 to 13 May 2010 Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Effect(s) on service: Reduced power (-9dB) between the above times on 7 days betwen 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: 27 Jan 2010



SCARBOROUGH TRANSMITTER
Scarborough on the Yorkshire Coast
Dates: 8 Feb 2010 to 26 Feb 2010 Time: 08:00 - 18:00
Effect(s) on service: Reduced power (-6dB) between the above times on 3 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: 20 Jan 2010



SUTTON COLDFIELD TRANSMITTER
Birmingham, W Midlands and Staffordshire incl Sutton Coldfield and Walsall
Dates: 23 Sep 2009 to 25 Oct 2010 Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Effect(s) on service: 3 days of reduced power (-6dB and -9dB), 1 day of reduced power (-6dB). 3 x 15 minute shutdowns between the above times on three day 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: 27 Jan 2010



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