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List of Transposers/Relays upgraded to DTT?

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    #212
    deaglan169
    Registered Users Posts: 1,045 ✭✭✭deaglan169


    no further transmissions from monaghan on 55V but radio stations were off the air for a day so work must be ongoing, on another note a friend of mine who lives in north monaghan got a freeview hd box and on a pair of rabbit ears is getting full irish dtt on ch62 is this clermont :confused:


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    #213
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    There will be no channels in the 60s.

    Are you sure you have the right Channel No/Frequency.

    55 is Monaghan. 52 Clermont.


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    #214
    deaglan169
    Registered Users Posts: 1,045 ✭✭✭deaglan169


    seen it first hand myself cant understand it, is clermont not on 53


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    #215
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,500 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    deaglan169 wrote: »
    on another note a friend of mine who lives in north monaghan got a freeview hd box and on a pair of rabbit ears is getting full irish dtt on ch62 is this clermont :confused:
    STB wrote: »
    There will be no channels in the 60s.

    Are you sure you have the right Channel No/Frequency.

    55 is Monaghan. 52 Clermont.

    UHF Ch 62 was allocated to Monaghan at RRC06.

    The Digital Dividend band (CH 61-69) doesn't have to be cleared until 01 Jan 2013.

    Could it be an interim 1st or 2nd mux at Monaghan?


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    #216
    sesswhat
    Registered Users Posts: 1,177 ✭✭✭sesswhat


    Letterkenny now live on 53 V.


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    #217
    The Cush
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    sesswhat wrote: »
    Letterkenny now live on 53 V.

    Not officially live per RTÉNL's coverage map yet, in testing mode probably.


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    #218
    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    Yep, same as Clifden was tested for a week or two before easter and went 'live' 2 weeks ago.

    Only two left where no signal has been seen yet, Knockanore near Ballybunion and Arranmore Island in west Donegal.


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    #219
    darth_maul
    Registered Users Posts: 317 ✭✭darth_maul


    Arrain Mhór (arranmore donegal) is no on air on channel 44 and 47 power seems quite low compared to the analogue signal compared to truskmore


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    #220
    sesswhat
    Registered Users Posts: 1,177 ✭✭✭sesswhat


    Sounds like a last big push then for tomorrow.


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    #221
    darth_maul
    Registered Users Posts: 317 ✭✭darth_maul


    darth_maul wrote: »
    Arrain Mhór (arranmore donegal) is no on air on channel 44 and 47 power seems quite low compared to the analogue signal compared to truskmore
    ok seems like I posted a bit early on this maybe it just came on, but ch 47 is now coming in with a perfect signal quality, Ch 44 is still lower with a much lower signal quality could be interference from the local deflector. tested with a promax Tvhunter ch 44 signal 59dbuv mer 19db, ch 47 signal 72dbuv mer 34db.


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    #222
    Clareman08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭Clareman08


    I have been getting DTT from Clifden here in West Clare south of Lahinch now for about 2 weeks. As the weather is well and truly broken now I think it's time to update my previous post.

    Using a small Group A aerial, vertically polarised, via a masthead amp (previously used horizontally for Mullaghanish) the signal level is generally 85% on my Walker box with a high of 90% and a low of 82% depending on weather. Signal quality is always at 100%, so it looks like Clifden can be a permanent solution along the coast here despite the distance.


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    #223
    Souriau
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭Souriau


    I am picking up Monaghan E55 outside Newry


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    #224
    Peter Rhea
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭Peter Rhea


    Yes, Monaghan definitely on 55 atm, also a lower powered transmission on UHF 59.


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    #225
    deaglan169
    Registered Users Posts: 1,045 ✭✭✭deaglan169


    full signal on 55 and 59 even though my antenna is horz and to cairn hill, although i can see the tx site from roof of house no channels picked up on 59


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    #226
    Souriau
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭Souriau


    deaglan169 wrote: »
    no further transmissions from monaghan on 55V but radio stations were off the air for a day so work must be ongoing, on another note a friend of mine who lives in north monaghan got a freeview hd box and on a pair of rabbit ears is getting full irish dtt on ch62 is this clermont :confused:
    Is Monaghan not 55H?


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    #227
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,500 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Souriau wrote: »
    Is Monaghan not 55H?

    Reported testing on 55V last month - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=71598865#post71598865


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    #228
    Peter Rhea
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭Peter Rhea


    Souriau wrote: »
    Is Monaghan not 55H?

    It is; just because someone picked it up on a VP aerial doesn't mean the tx is vertical.


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    #229
    deaglan169
    Registered Users Posts: 1,045 ✭✭✭deaglan169


    an aerial installer friend initially told me he was getting the test transmissions on vertical outside armagh, i cant test vertical vs horizontal as im too close to the tx site


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    #230
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,500 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    The following question on coverage (or lack of it) was down for answer in the Dáil yesterday.
    12. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he or the digital switchover steering group have identified areas in which neither terrestrial nor satellite reception will be possible after 2012 due to terrain;his plans to provide a digital RTÉ signal in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10826/11]

    Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Pat Rabbitte): RTÉ is an independent national public service broadcaster whose remit and obligations are set out in the Broadcasting Act 2009.

    Section 114 (1) of the Broadcasting Act 2009 states the principal objects and associated powers of RTÉ, including the power to build and operate digital multiplexes under section 114 (1)(j).

    Under Section 130, RTÉ is required to build and operate digital multiplexes and to make these available to the same extent as the existing analogue network, which is available to 98% of the population. RTÉ has informed me it plans to provide the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) network to 98% of the population in fulfilment of its statutory obligations.

    I have also been informed by RTÉ that the following is its DTT rollout schedule:
    Date |Population Coverage| Comments
    October 2010| c. 94.5%| Achieved
    Q 2 2011| c. 97.2%| On target for Public launch in May 2011
    Q3 2012| c. 97.7%| On target
    Q4 2012| c. 98%| On target

    In addition, I have been informed that RTÉ proposes to offer a free to air satellite service to provide coverage to the last 2% of the population.

    The RTÉ decision to provide a satellite service is being made by RTÉ on a commercial basis. RTÉ has indicated that this service in conjunction with the DTT network will provide coverage to virtually 100% of the population. The satellite, which will be used to provide this service, launched in late 2010 and is currently undergoing tests.

    http://debates.oireachtas.ie/dail/2011/05/12/00022.asp

    The SI that mandated RTÉ to launch the PSB multiplex last Oct required approx. 90% population coverage. In the reply by the Minister yesterday, the coverage at launch was c.94.5%. This is the first time I've seen the official figure.


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    #231
    marclt
    Registered Users Posts: 844 ✭✭✭marclt


    Still the mysterious May 2011, why not give the date as we're in May.

    If the 11th May was the date, there was no fanfare not even a new press release on the Saorview website! Dull!


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    #232
    deaglan169
    Registered Users Posts: 1,045 ✭✭✭deaglan169


    monaghan off air, still though the epg is up to date and working, tried on both settop box in bedroom and sitting room not a thing:mad:


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    #233
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,500 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    deaglan169 wrote: »
    monaghan off air, still though the epg is up to date and working, tried on both settop box in bedroom and sitting room not a thing:mad:

    Monaghan isn't officially live yet, in testing mode so subject to interruption.


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    #234
    [Deleted User]
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    Just got word from a friend in Listowel that Cnoc an Óir (Knockanore) is now live. Getting a very good signal despite his aerial being directed at Maghera.


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    #235
    Mayo Exile
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭Mayo Exile


    marclt wrote: »
    Still the mysterious May 2011, why not give the date as we're in May.

    If the 11th May was the date, there was no fanfare not even a new press release on the Saorview website! Dull!

    Yes, surely they must have a date at this stage. Time to step up the publicity. Haven't seen the Saorview ad on the TV in a while.


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    #236
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,500 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Mayo Exile wrote: »
    Haven't seen the Saorview ad on the TV in a while.

    It's still running, normally around news times. On the RTÉ News Now channel it appears to be on frequently, not very effective if your target market don't have DTT receivers.


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    #237
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,500 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    All sites now officially live - http://www.saorview.ie/make-the-switch/coverage-checker/coverage-map/

    Thread list updated

    Main Sites
    • Cairn Hill Longford 47H
    • Clermont Carn Louth 53V
    • Dungarvan Waterford 55H
    • Holywell Hill Donegal 30H
    • Kippure Wicklow 54H
    • Maghera Clare 48H
    • Mount Leinster Carlow 45H
    • Mullaghanish Cork 21H
    • Spur Hill Cork 45H
    • Three Rock Dublin 54H
    • Truskmore Sligo 53H
    • Woodcock Hill Clare (Limerick) 47H

    Relay/Transposer Sites
    • Achill Mayo 47V
    • Arklow Wicklow 21V
    • Arranmore Donegal 47V
    • Ballybofey Donegal 47V
    • Bantry Cork 52H&V
    • Cahir Tipperary Sth. 28V
    • Casla (RnaG) Galway 45V
    • Castlebar Mayo 22H
    • Castletownbere Kerry 55V
    • Clifden Galway 26V
    • Clonakilty Cork 48H
    • Clonmel Waterford 55H
    • Cnoc an Oir Kerry 47V
    • Collins Barracks Cork 50V
    • Crosshaven Cork 46V
    • Dooncarton Belmullet, Mayo 27H&V
    • Fanad Donegal 55V
    • Fermoy Cork 52V
    • Ferrypoint Waterford 47V
    • Forth Mountain Wexford 52V
    • Gallows Hill (Rathfadden) Waterford (City) 22V
    • Glanmire Cork 47H
    • Glencolmcille Donegal 45H
    • Gorey Wexford 55H
    • Greystones Wicklow 52V
    • Kilduff Tipperary Nth. 52H
    • Kilkeaveragh Kerry 47V
    • Kinsale Cork 30V
    • Knockmoyle Kerry 52V
    • Laragh Wicklow 47H
    • Letterkenny Donegal 53V
    • Maamclassach Kerry 46V
    • Magheraroarty Donegal 22V
    • Malin Donegal 28H
    • Mitchelstown Cork 40V
    • Monaghan (Lugad) Monaghan 55H
    • Moville Donegal 45H
    • Suir Valley Waterford 52V
    • Tonabrocky Galway 26V

    Green = On-Air (24 May 2011) - 51 sites
    Blue = Planned by Mid 2011 - 0 sites


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    #238
    Machinehead
    Registered Users Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Machinehead


    X marks the spot.
    According the the coverage checker this is where I'm at, nothing, nada:rolleyes:
    ATM quality 60% & strength @ 100% from Maghera. Last night both were @ 100%:D
    Silly question: the coverage checker says that I should be directed to Knockmoyle (which I can't see though less than 3km away). My aerial is @ horizontal for Maghera but Knockmoyle is vertical. Would output readings for Knockmoyle remain the the same (10% quality 90% strength) whether the aerial was/not at correctly polarity? or are the levels poor just because I'm at H rather than V? Does this question make sense?


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    #239
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,500 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Machinehead wrote: »
    X marks the spot.
    According the the coverage checker this is where I'm at, nothing, nada:rolleyes:
    ATM quality 60% & strength @ 100% from Maghera. Last night both were @ 100%:D

    Below is the caution RTÉNL give when using the coverage checker. It doesn't provide coverage information for areas covered by multiple transmitters. Keeping it simple for the average viewer.
    Coverage
    • Coverage shown is based on a rooftop aerial in good condition (indoor reception may be possible in areas with very good signal strength).
    • Coverage shown is indicative only.
    • Local environment (hills, forestry, trees, buildings, and other large obstructions) will cause coverage to vary from what is shown.
    • RTÉNL recommends consultation with a competent local aerial installer to confirm coverage in your area.
    Machinehead wrote: »
    Silly question: the coverage checker says that I should be directed to Knockmoyle (which I can't see though less than 3km away). My aerial is @ horizontal for Maghera but Knockmoyle is vertical. Would output readings for Knockmoyle remain the the same (10% quality 90% strength) whether the aerial was/not at correctly polarity? or are the levels poor just because I'm at H rather than V? Does this question make sense?

    Is there a hill or other obstruction blocking your reception of Knockmoyle? At 3 km away you would think the proverbial coat hangar would pick up a decent signal.

    Pointing the aerial at Knockmoyle, with the correct polarisation, should increase the signal quality received but by how much would only be a guess - depends on the terrain, aerial etc.


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    #240
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    Machinehead wrote: »
    X marks the spot.
    According the the coverage checker this is where I'm at, nothing, nada:rolleyes:
    ATM quality 60% & strength @ 100% from Maghera. Last night both were @ 100%:D
    Silly question: the coverage checker says that I should be directed to Knockmoyle (which I can't see though less than 3km away). My aerial is @ horizontal for Maghera but Knockmoyle is vertical. Would output readings for Knockmoyle remain the the same (10% quality 90% strength) whether the aerial was/not at correctly polarity? or are the levels poor just because I'm at H rather than V? Does this question make sense?

    Worst guess scenarios. I have already questioned some here as to problem areas they have perceived from prediction maps. I am almost certain DTT will get into places analogue only slightly did. Google maps cannot tell you this!


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    #241
    Vince Cable
    Closed Accounts Posts: 272 ✭✭Vince Cable


    STB wrote: »
    I am almost certain DTT will get into places analogue only slightly did. Google maps cannot tell you this!

    He's probably just getting reflections from Knockmoyle as he's almost 'under' the mountain.
    Of course this would be useless for analogue.


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