[Peter Rhea]

Originally Posted by MACHEAD

When the relays up here (in the north) are converted to digital (Dec 2012) they will for the most part only carry 'Freeview light'. So the 'whole shebang' won't be available from these locations.

This is the current version of the switchover plan.

No mention as yet of the RTE 'mini mux'.

[lawhec]

Originally Posted by tolosenc

Have Saorview operational in mine, and can get analog BBC NI (1 & 2), UTV and Channel 4, but no Freeview. On the assumption that once Freeview begins rolling out in the North I'll be able to pick it up, will my TV (which is Saorview approved) be able to pick up the whole shebang of UK Freeview?

You would need to ensure you are getting a signal actually from the north rather than from a deflector, and if it is from the north, by doing the Teletext test that you can do on page 284.

[Souriau]

Originally Posted by tolosenc

Have Saorview operational in mine, and can get analog BBC NI (1 & 2), UTV and Channel 4, but no Freeview. On the assumption that once Freeview begins rolling out in the North I'll be able to pick it up, will my TV (which is Saorview approved) be able to pick up the whole shebang of UK Freeview?

If you are getting your BBC1, BBC2, UTV and C4 from North then when time come you will get only 2 Muxs, BBC A and Digital 3&4 as the BBC B is T2 system and in HD, Saorvew is T1 system.

[The Cush]

Originally Posted by MACHEAD

It's most unlikely that the RTÉ 'minimux' will be on any of the relays.

The transmitters expected to carry the RTÉ mini-mux are Brougher Mountain, Black Mountain and Carnmoney Hill.

[Mr. Rabbit]

Originally Posted by Souriau

Yes the HD mux is also available on Freeview lite,
3 Muxs for sure
Mux 1 = BBC
Mux 2 = UTV, C4, C5
Mux HD = 4 HD channels, I think...

Indeed, getting all four Freeview HD channels from Cambrett Hill in southwest Scotland at the momet. Cabrett Hill is Freeview Lite.

Carnmoney Hill will also carry the forthcoming mini RTE mux, even though it will be Freeview Lite.

[Mr. Rabbit]

Originally Posted by MACHEAD

When the relays up here (in the north) are converted to digital (Dec 2012) they will for the most part only carry 'Freeview light'. So the 'whole shebang' won't be available from these locations. Not sure if any of the HD channels wil be carried on these either as there is limited spectrum available. It's most unlikely that the RTÉ 'minimux' will be on any of the relays.

The RTE mini mux will be carried on both the Carmoney Hill and Black Mountain relays, as far as I'm aware.

There will also be a substantial power increase on all the main transmitters currently carrying Freeview.

I would imagine Saorview Channels will appear in the 800's on either a Freeview HD STB or TV (|Saorview compatable) , unless you instruct it to do otherwise

[Mr. Rabbit]

Originally Posted by The Cush

The transmitters expected to carry the RTÉ mini-mux are Brougher Mountain, Black Mountain and Carnmoney Hill.

What ? No Divis Cush ? Or will the Black Mountain transmitter be at a substantially higher power than the current low powered relay at the site ?

I was led to believe that the old mast at Divis would house the new RTE mini mux transmitter.

[The Cush]

Originally Posted by Mr. Rabbit

What ? No Divis Cush ? Or will the Black Mountain transmitter be at a substantially higher power than the current low powered relay at the site ?

I was led to believe that the old mast at Divis would house the new RTE mini mux transmitter.

Back in mid Dec before the UK Government announcement on the mini-mux Sam the Aerialman got some answers to questions regarding the RTÉ/TG4 plan to broadcast in Northern Ireland. DigitalUK indicated that Divis was part of initial plan but according to the latest official information Divis is not included.

[Mr. Rabbit]

Originally Posted by The Cush

Back in mid Dec before the UK Government announcement on the mini-mux Sam the Aerialman got some answers to questions regarding the RTÉ/TG4 plan to broadcast in Northern Ireland. DigitalUK indicated that Divis was part of initial plan but according to the latest official information Divis is not included.

I would assume either

(1) This is an oversight by digital UK

(2) The Black Mountain transmitter will be at a higher power and cover the greater Belfast area rather than the current relay which is only 25 watts (analogue) and 5 watts (at DSO) and barely covers west Belfast ?

Or am I assuming too much ?

[Mexecutioner]

Isn't there a 50kW transmitter at Black Mountain for Channel 5 analogue?

[Souriau]

Originally Posted by Mexecutioner

Isn't there a 50kW transmitter at Black Mountain for Channel 5 analogue?

Yes, Channel 5 is having 50kw power output while the other 4 channels, BBC1, BBC2, UTV & Ch.4, are having just 25w

[ellejay]

Originally Posted by STB

Nope and its likely there wont be any CERTIFIED combos.

On that Triax 537 - I wouldnt recommend it to my worst enemy. There are plenty of cheaper combos that will work perfectly. See the terrestrial forum.

MHEG5

Hi STB
Could you recomend or pm an alternative please?
I see they're €134, if you could recomend a cheaper alternative that's be great.
Tks,
Lj.

[littlerose2]

Apologies for a verrrrry long delay in response, lost my log-in details

Managed to get a Saorview TV and a Freesat box, so I have all the channels I need without monthly bills.

I live in a border area so on the aerial we received BBC1, BBC2, UTV and Channel 4, but reception was getting worse and worse. Plus, the digital switchover in the UK too means we wouldn't have them for much longer.

I would recommend Freesat, has perfect signals and all the English channels, including ITV2, 3 and 4, More4, E4 etc. Some weird ones too though...

Thanks for all the replies

[teednab-el]

Originally Posted by STB

Nope and its likely there wont be any CERTIFIED combos.

On that Triax 537 - I wouldnt recommend it to my worst enemy. There are plenty of cheaper combos that will work perfectly. See the terrestrial forum.

MHEG5

Your correct, the biggest waste of money I ever spent on a piece of equipment. Would gladly sell it for free.

[Ronnie Raygun]

Originally Posted by littlerose2

I live in a border area so on the aerial we received BBC1, BBC2, UTV and Channel 4, but reception was getting worse and worse. Plus, the digital switchover in the UK too means we wouldn't have them for much longer.

You would more than likely be able to receive their digital replacements, but if you're near the east coast, satellite is a better option if you don't want to be plagued by weather-related interference.