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Nottingham TV transmitter was built in 1973. It is a vertically polarised repeater (off Waltham). Nottingham was originally an A group but is now a K group. The tower is situated just West of Nottingham and Ofcom quote its maximum population coverage as being about half a million, though that includes households which may well be on another transmitter with overlapping coverage.
Nottingham television transmitter
For Nottingham we recommend the DM log for strong signal areas, the Log 40 for medium signal areas, and the Yagi18K or XB10K for poor signal areas, the latter aerial being particularly well suited to loft mounting The XB16K is for those with the most marginal signals. The dimensions and performance of the aerials can be found on the relevant tables.
It is interesting to see on Nottingham`s Channel Allocation guide how the frequency
planners have fitted the MUXES in to “spare slots” in the UHF band. Also included
in the guide are the channels of a number of other transmitters which are receivable
around the Nottingham area, namely Waltham, Sutton Coldfield, Belmont, Emley Moor,
Sandy. The Channel Allocation Guides can also be very useful in the diagnosis of
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DSO occurred between the 30th Mar and the 13th Apr 2011.
At switchover digital power increased from the pre DSO 40W output up to the post DSO level of 400W.
Nottingham has one interleaved spectrum channel allocated to it (CH 62). In addition there is a possibility of 2 or 3 more MUXES being transmitted between CHs 31 and 37, but all of these can be picked up be (decent) K group aerials, or widebands.
Nottingham transmitter against the sun.
Nottingham`s channels* in relation to the UHF TV band and the gain curves of the aerials we recommend for it. DM Log Log40 Yagi18K XB10K XB16K
It will be noted that a K group (or wideband) aerial will receive all the digital transmissions.
The channels out of the original A group of the transmitter will be noted, and the fact that MUXES 5 & 6 should be receivable on an original A group antenna. Note that the “original A group curve” is that for post 1995 aerials, when the A group was extended up to CH37 from CH34. Thus the response curve for aerials fitted prior to this date would be about 3 channels down. It can be seen from the graph that the three PSB MUXES can still be received on an A group aerial.
Also see other relevant K group curves.
Incidentally Wollaton Hall is well worth a visit. It is situated in the western suburbs of Nottingham and must be the jewel in that City`s firmament. It was built in 1588 and the Nottingham natural history museum moved in in 1926. There is also an industrial museum, though the latter is generally only open on the “steaming day” on last Sunday of the month, but it`s cheap to get in and is very interesting.
Nottingham transmitter is visible from much of Nottingham, though possibly only the top of it ! This is not just coincidence, remember the importance of “Line Of Sight” for RF reception. The above picture was taken looking NW from Wollaton Hall and careful examination will reveal the white cylinder which shrouds the transmitting arrays on the transmitter.
Nottingham Transmitter OS GRID REF SK 503 435
Note, as work takes place on various digital transmitters (to prepare for the DSO) you may experience problems, e.g. with certain MUXES disappearing. First try rescanning your TV / set top box (do it manually if possible), but if this fails to work check on transmitter work or call the reception advice phone numbers. Also see basic digital fault finding.
DSO occurred at Nottingham between the 30th Mar and 13th Apr 2011,
Because of wideband antennas poor response at the bottom of the band, anyone who really requires a “high gain” aerial on a K group transmitter, e.g. Nottingham, should actually fit a K group ! See Nottingham`s graph
(Not that many people actually need a high gain aerial anyway........)
The transmitter is easily seen from the M1 just South East of junction 26. This particular point was as far as the M1 got by 1966, the next section North from here didn`t open until 1967. Just prior to taking these pictures I had the fabulous luck to see one of those infuriating drivers (who overtake you on the inside at 90mph then cut you up, all whilst chatting on their mobile phone) get his comeupance. What a t****r he was...... But fortunately one of the cars he`d cut up was an off duty traffic policeman ! ! !
Fantastic, it`s good to know there is some justice in the world !
External Links
Nottingham transmitter page at MB21
Nottingham transmitter`s
Note how the transmitter puts out more power to the South East.
Radiation pattern graphic courtesy of Mike Dimmick.
Some post switchover MUX allocations (particularly CHs 61/62 and 49/50) may well be changed due to the 800MHz clearance.
We are more than willing to give advice to those actually purchasing from us. Could those only seeking information please just find the answer somewhere on this site, or ring an aerial installer local to them, or call the reception advice phone numbers.
Channel allocation guide for Nottingham transmitter* (below).
The frequencies given are for (most) digital MUXES, for analogue channels deduct 3MHz.
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