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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: 8 May 2008 to 9 May 2008 Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: 2 x 15 minute periods of reduced power (-6dB) between the above times on one of the above dates to allow an inspection of the chain dampers



PRESELI TRANSMITTER
Pembrokeshire area of SW Wales
Dates: 7 May 2008 to 9 May 2008 Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: Up to 4 hours of reduced power (-6dB) bewteen the above times on one day between the above dates to allow work on the aircraft warning lights at the top of the mast



MENDIP TRANSMITTER
Somerset, Avon, S Gloucestershire and NW Wiltshire
Dates: 7 May 2008 to 9 May 2008 Time: 10:30 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: 1 x 30 minute period of shutdown between the above times on 2 days between the above dates, between these shutdowns reduced power (-6dB) continuously to allow work to repair another customers antenna fault



ALEXANDRA PALACE TRANSMITTER
Central and Northern London
Dates: 6 May 2008 to 9 May 2008 Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: 1 x 1 hour shutdown between the above times on one day between the above dates to allow electrical testing work



STOCKLAND HILL TRANSMITTER
East Devon, parts of Somerset and W Dorset
Dates: 5 May 2008 to 9 May 2008 Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: Periods of reduced power (-6dB) and several short switching breaks between the above times on one day between the above dates to allow preventative maintenance



STOCKLAND HILL TRANSMITTER
East Devon, parts of Somerset and W Dorset
Dates: 5 May 2008 to 9 May 2008 Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: Periods of reduced power (-6dB) and several short switching breaks between the above times on one day between the above dates to allow preventative maintenance



PENDLE FOREST TRANSMITTER
Burnley, Nelson and Colne Valley
Dates: 5 May 2008 to 9 May 2008 Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: Several short switching breaks between the above times on one day between the above dates to allow preventative maintenance



DUNDRY EAST TRANSMITTER
Southwest of Bristol
Dates: 5 May 2008 to 9 May 2008 Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: 1 x shutdown up to 45 minutes between the above times on one day between the above dates to allow an electrical inspection



CHILLERTON DOWN TRANSMITTER
Isle of Wight, Southampton, Portsmouth, coastal Hampshire and East Dorset
Dates: 5 May 2008 to 9 May 2008 Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: Several short switching breaks between the above times on one day between the above dates to allow preventative maintenance



BROMSGROVE TRANSMITTER
South West Birmingham
Dates: 5 May 2008 to 9 May 2008 Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: Periods of reduced power and several short switching breaks between the above times on one day between the above dates to allow preventative maintenance



BATH TRANSMITTER
Bath area
Dates: 5 May 2008 to 9 May 2008 Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Effect(s) on service: Shutdown between the above times on one day between the above dates to allow preventative maintenance



DURRIS TRANSMITTER
Aberdeen and coastal area from Abroath to Cruden Bay
Dates: 17 March 2008 to 16 May 2008 Time: 08:00 - 18:00
Effect(s) on service: Up to 6 hours of reduced power (-6dB) between the above times on 2 days between the above dates to allow RF surveys 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.



BELMONT TRANSMITTER
Lincolnshire, East Riding and N Norfolk coast
Dates: 28 February 2008 to 8 June 2008 Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Effect(s) on service: 6 days of reduced power (up to -6dB) and several short switching breaks between the above times 3 days between the above dates.
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.



WINTER HILL TRANSMITTER
Blackburn, Wigan, Bolton, Rochdale and Greater Manchester
Dates: 14 January 2008 to 31 October 2008 Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Effect(s) on service: Reduced power between the above times on 4 days between the above dates
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.



CARADON HILL TRANSMITTER
E Cornwall, parts of Plymouth and W Devon
Dates: 23 October 2007 to 31 July 2008 Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Effect(s) on service: Periods of reduced power between the above times on 43 days between the above dates
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.



REDRUTH TRANSMITTER
Redruth, Truro and most of W Cornwall
Dates: 11 October 2007 to 15 May 2008 Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Effect(s) on service: Reduced power between the above times on 57 days between the above dates. Mild reduced power and 2 x short switching breaks outside of these times on some days between these dates
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.



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