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BGonaSTICK · 12-02-07, 11:51 AM

The BBC has announced the build-out of the next phase of the BBC’s DAB digital radio transmitter network. This confirms the location of the next nine transmitting stations which the BBC hopes will be on-air by the end of April.

Two of the new DAB stations are already in service, having been commissioned into service over the last couple of weeks. These two – one located at Christchurch and the other at Sergeant’s Law – extend the coverage of the DAB network around Newport, Gwent (Wales) and South West Glasgow and Dumbarton (Scotland) respectively.

The other seven stations, all in England, are planned to enter service gradually over the next few months as the final project work is completed. These will serve the following areas:

* Bury St Edmonds (Puttocks Hill)
* Norwich and parts of East Norfolk (Stoke Holy Cross)
* Arundel and the South Downs (Burton Down)
* Alnwick and East Northumberland (Chatton)
* Newhaven (Newhaven)
* Mansfield (Fishponds Hill)
* York and the East Riding of Yorkshire (Acklam Wold)

In addition, the BBC is hoping to bring its DAB service to the Isle of Man and is working towards establishing a transmitter covering Douglas and the southern part of the island. It’s planned that this transmitter should come on air over the summer, subject to planning approval and engineering constraints.

All ten transmitting stations are being built and will be operated for the BBC by Arqiva. They represent the first of the new transmitters to be ordered under the £1.8 billion transmission agreement put in place between the two companies in September 2006.

Paul Eaton, Head of Broadcast Radio at Arqiva, said: “For many years we’ve built and operated transmitters for independent radio stations but these are the first we’ve provided for the BBC. It’s the start of a new digital era which will see us roll-out a completely new digital TV network for the BBC and, if approved, a substantial increase to their DAB network.”

Any expansion to the BBC’s DAB network beyond the transmitters mentioned above is subject to the further approval from the BBC Trust.

Source: BBC

Analoguesat · 12-02-07, 05:28 PM

Bl**dy hell - DAB transmitters for the ITV Borders region (IOM)

Still sod all for the Scottish Borders though.

BGonaSTICK · 12-02-07, 07:27 PM

You're missing precisely f*** all IMO.

You should be happy that you don't have to have any more scabby transmitters erected in that beautiful part of the world, whilst our lovely South Downs gets some more man-made trash erected on it.

:spite:

Analoguesat · 12-02-07, 07:57 PM

Maybe by the time Im covered DAB will be a proper service with some decent quality transmissions

12-02-07, 11:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	BBC announces location of nine further DAB stations The BBC has announced the build-out of the next phase of the BBC’s DAB digital radio transmitter network. This confirms the location of the next nine transmitting stations which the BBC hopes will be on-air by the end of April. Two of the new DAB stations are already in service, having been commissioned into service over the last couple of weeks. These two – one located at Christchurch and the other at Sergeant’s Law – extend the coverage of the DAB network around Newport, Gwent (Wales) and South West Glasgow and Dumbarton (Scotland) respectively. The other seven stations, all in England, are planned to enter service gradually over the next few months as the final project work is completed. These will serve the following areas: * Bury St Edmonds (Puttocks Hill) * Norwich and parts of East Norfolk (Stoke Holy Cross) * Arundel and the South Downs (Burton Down) * Alnwick and East Northumberland (Chatton) * Newhaven (Newhaven) * Mansfield (Fishponds Hill) * York and the East Riding of Yorkshire (Acklam Wold) In addition, the BBC is hoping to bring its DAB service to the Isle of Man and is working towards establishing a transmitter covering Douglas and the southern part of the island. It’s planned that this transmitter should come on air over the summer, subject to planning approval and engineering constraints. All ten transmitting stations are being built and will be operated for the BBC by Arqiva. They represent the first of the new transmitters to be ordered under the £1.8 billion transmission agreement put in place between the two companies in September 2006. Paul Eaton, Head of Broadcast Radio at Arqiva, said: “For many years we’ve built and operated transmitters for independent radio stations but these are the first we’ve provided for the BBC. It’s the start of a new digital era which will see us roll-out a completely new digital TV network for the BBC and, if approved, a substantial increase to their DAB network.” Any expansion to the BBC’s DAB network beyond the transmitters mentioned above is subject to the further approval from the BBC Trust. Source: BBC __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

12-02-07, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: BBC announces location of nine further DAB stations Bl*dy hell - DAB transmitters for the ITV Borders region (IOM) Still sod all for the Scottish Borders though. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!*

12-02-07, 07:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: BBC announces location of nine further DAB stations You're missing precisely f*** all IMO. You should be happy that you don't have to have any more scabby transmitters erected in that beautiful part of the world, whilst our lovely South Downs gets some more man-made trash erected on it. :spite: __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

12-02-07, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: BBC announces location of nine further DAB stations Maybe by the time Im covered DAB will be a proper service with some decent quality transmissions __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!