Reception problems

Will I need to upgrade my aerial to get digital?

This will depend where you live and if you are going digital now (before analogue switch off) or leaving it until switchover date. Any rooftop aerial, in good condition, is capable of receiving both an analogue and terrestrial digital TV service like Freeview. You don't need to have a 'digital' rooftop aerial. If you have good reception on analogue TV you are likely to have good digital TV reception.

Use the Digital UK's website Postcode Checker to check signal stength in your area. If you select the Freeview link, it will tell you if you need to upgrade your aerial for reception now and for reception after analogue switch off. Your local registered aerial installer will also be able to advise. You can also check your aerial by visiting teletext page 284.

Registered Digital Installers Licensing Body (RDI-LB) is the UK's official body for registering licensed digital aerial and TV systems installers. To be registered installers must be professionally trained, fully insured and have a clear criminal record. Use their website to find a local licensed installer www.rdi-lb.tv

For general information about getting a digital signal, see Getting a signal through an aerial.