Bilsdale transmitting station
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The Bilsdale transmitting station is a
History
Original mast (1969–2021)
Bilsdale was constructed by
Fire and demolition
Temporary mast (2021– 2023)
Following the destruction of the first mast, Arqiva constructed a temporary mast in a nearby former quarry site. The mast is 80 metres (260 ft) high and commenced operation on 13 October 2021.[4]
Replacement
A new mast of similar height and capability to the old one has been built on the site. The new mast is a guyed lattice type with total structure height of 294.6 metres (967 ft). The top mounted UHF DTV antenna giving a total height of 306.2 metres (1,005 ft). The replacement mast was completed in February 2023.[14] Transmission equipment for the new mast was switched on in the early hours of Monday 22 May 2023, thereby fully restoring Standard Definition TV signals. HDTV signals, Radio and mobile services are still on the temporary mast, thus not reaching as far.[15][16]
Coverage
Coverage extends throughout
Channels listed by frequency
Analogue radio
Frequency | kW | Service |
---|---|---|
89.0 MHz | 5 | BBC Radio 2 |
91.2 MHz | 5 | BBC Radio 3 |
93.4 MHz | 5 | BBC Radio 4 |
95.0 MHz | 10 | BBC Radio Tees |
96.6 MHz | 8.9 | TFM
|
98.6 MHz | 5 | BBC Radio 1 |
100.7 MHz | 8.9 | Heart North East |
101.6 MHz | 1 | Classic FM |
106.4 MHz | 8.9 | Capital North East |
107.7 MHz | 0.4 | Smooth North East (not receivable in York) |
Digital radio
Frequency | Block | kW[17] | Operator |
---|---|---|---|
213.360 MHz | 10C | 10 | MuxCo North Yorkshire |
216.928 MHz | 11A | 5 | SDL National
|
218.640 MHz | 11B | 3 | Teesside |
222.064 MHz | 11D | 4.7 | Digital One |
225.648 MHz | 12B | 2 | BBC National DAB |
Digital television
In July 2007, it was confirmed by
On 13 November 2019, due to the 700 MHz Clearance Programme, the following multiplexes moved frequencies:
- BBC A from UHF 26 to UHF 21.
- Digital 3&4 from UHF 29 to UHF 24.
- BBC B from UHF 23 to UHF 27.
- Arqiva C and D moving to UHF 55 and UHF 56 respectively.
On 12 March, BBC A and BBC B swap UHF Channel allocations, with BBC A on UHF 27 and BBC B on UHF 21.
On 25 June 2020, COM 8 was switched off permanently due to the effects of the 700 MHz clearance programme.
All broadcasting from Bilsdale temporarily ceased on 10 August 2021 due to damage to the mast by fire.
Frequency | UHF | kW | Operator | System |
---|---|---|---|---|
474.000 MHz | 21 | 100 | BBC B | DVB-T2 |
498.000 MHz | 24 | 100 | Digital 3&4 | DVB-T |
522.000 MHz | 27 | 100 | BBC A | DVB-T |
626.000 MHz | 40 | 50 | Arqiva B | DVB-T |
650.000 MHz | 43 | 50 | SDN | DVB-T |
674.000 MHz | 46 | 50 | Arqiva A | DVB-T |
746.000 MHz | 55 | 26.9 | Arqiva C | DVB-T2 |
Before switchover
Frequency | UHF | kW[20] | Operator |
---|---|---|---|
474.000 MHz | 21 | 6 | Digital 3&4 (Mux 2) |
498.000 MHz | 24 | 6 | BBC (Mux B) |
522.000 MHz | 27 | 6 | Arqiva (Mux C) |
554.000 MHz | 31 | 6 | SDN (Mux A) |
578.000 MHz | 34 | 4.8 | BBC (Mux 1) |
642.000 MHz | 42 | 1.6 | Arqiva (Mux D) |
Analogue television
Analogue television is no longer available from Bilsdale; BBC2 was closed on 12 September 2012, followed by the remaining four channels on 26 September 2012.
Frequency | UHF | kW | Service |
---|---|---|---|
487.25 MHz | 23 | 500 | Channel 4 |
511.25 MHz | 26 | 500 | BBC2 North East |
535.25 MHz | 29 | 500 | Tyne Tees |
567.25 MHz | 33 | 500 | BBC1 North East |
583.25 MHz | 35 | 500 | Channel 5 |
Relays
Below is a list of transmitters that relayed Bilsdale.
Digital television
transmitter | kW | BBC-A | BBC-B | D3&4 | SDN | ARQ-A | ARQ-B | Pol. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aislaby | 0.0076 | 45 | 42 | 39 | — | — | — | BV |
Bainbridge | 0.0076 | 57 | 53 | 60 | — | — | — | CDV |
Castleton | 0.002 | 50 | 55 | 59 | — | — | — | CDV |
Eston Nab | 0.003 | 52 | 48 | 51 | — | — | — | BV |
Grinton Lodge | 0.005 | 45 | 49 | 42 | — | — | — | BV |
Guisborough | 0.01 | 57 | 53 | 60 | — | — | — | CDV |
Limber Hill | 0.008 | 47 | 44 | 41 | — | — | — | BV |
Peterlee | 0.002 | 45 | 39 | 42 | — | — | — | BV |
Ravenscar | 0.033 | 56 | 53 | 58 | — | — | — | CDV |
Romaldkirk | 0.012 | 44 | 47 | 41 | — | — | — | BV |
Rookhope | 0.002 | 45 | 49 | 42 | — | — | — | BV |
Rosedale Abbey | 0.002 | 45 | 42 | 39 | — | — | — | BV |
Skinningrove | 0.006 | 52 | 48 | 51 | — | — | — | BV |
West Burton | 0.002 | 45 | 42 | 39 | — | — | — | BV |
Whitby | 0.1 | 55 | 50 | 59 | — | — | — | CDV |
See also
- List of masts
- List of tallest buildings and structures in Great Britain
- List of radio stations in the United Kingdom
References
- ^ "Bilsdale Transmitter". ATV aerial sales. Archived from the original on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ http://www.muxco.com/docs/muxco-yorks.pdf Archived 5 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine MuxCo Ofcom DAB application document
- ^ Joe Willis (11 August 2021). "Temporary equipment to be used to restore TV and radio after Bilsdale transmitter fire". Richmondshire Today. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Latest update on incident at Bilsdale mast". www.arqiva.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "The Big Tower Bilsdale". The Big Tower. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. 10 August 2021. Archivedfrom the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Homes lose TV reception as smoke billows from Bilsdale signal station fire". The Northern Echo. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Bilsdale transmitter fire: TV and radio disrupted in 1m homes". BBC News. 10 August 2021. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ @Arquiva (11 August 2021). "Following the incident at Bilsdale yesterday ..." (Tweet). Retrieved 11 August 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Problems with television and radio services in North Yorkshire and Teesside - 10th August 2021 | Help receiving TV and radio". BBC News. Archived from the original on 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ "Mast latest: Transmitter bosses say increased power brings coverage to 250,000 homes". The Northern Echo. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Emley Moor (Kirklees, England) Full Freeview transmitter". UK Free TV. 1 May 2004. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Bilsdale mast felled in controlled demolition". BBC News. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "Planning Application Number NYM/2021/1004/EIA".
- ^ "Arqiva Announcement May 18 2023".
- ^ "BBC Tees interview with Arqiva Chief of Operations Adrian Twyning".
- ^ Radio Listeners Guide 2010
- ^ "Digital Switchover Transmitter Details" (PDF). Ofcom. 24 October 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2008. Retrieved 27 April 2008.
- ^ "Digital UK – Tyne Tees region". Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ Television Viewers Guide 2009