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Freeview reception at HP4 3QP


For reliable and stable Freeview reception, you need an unobstructed path between the TV aerial on your roof and the digital TV transmitter. The map below shows the transmitters predicted to provide a signal at this location.

You can click on any transmitter symbol to show the coverage area as a green overlay on the map. Double click on a transmitter symbol to go to the transmitter information page.

You can also view the ten closest potential '4G-at-800' mobile phone masts within 1.5km of the selected location - these masts may be used for 4G-at-800 mobile broadband services from 2013-2015.

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There are 7 mobile phone masts within 1.5km of HP43QP (page shows closest 10)

What do the map symbols mean?

 EE,  Multiple operators,  O2,  3,  Vodafone,  location on line-of-sight,  Selected location,  Freeview transmitter,  Freeview light transmitter,  Engineering/fault today.

These icons show the potential locations for 5G-at-700MHz services that may interfere with Freeview reception. For actual mobile device reception prediction (at 800-960MHz and 1710-2170MHz) see these phone operator's mapping sites: Three O2 EE VM

Predicted Freeview channel list

1BBC One (SD)Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB1
2BBC TwoHemel Hempstead LondonPSB1
3ITV 1 (SD)Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
4Channel 4 (SD)Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
5Channel 5Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
 
6ITV 2Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
9BBC FourHemel Hempstead LondonPSB1
10ITV3Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
11Sky MixHemel Hempstead COM5
12QuestHemel Hempstead COM6
 
13E4Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
14Film4Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
15Channel 4 +1Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
17ReallyHemel Hempstead COM5
18More4Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
 
19DaveHemel Hempstead COM5
20DramaHemel Hempstead COM4
215USAHemel Hempstead COM4
23BBC ThreeHemel Hempstead LondonPSB1
25WHemel Hempstead COM6
 
26ITV4Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
27YesterdayHemel Hempstead COM6
28ITVBeHemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
29ITV2 +1Hemel Hempstead COM4
30E4 +1Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
 
31E4 ExtraHemel Hempstead COM5
325STARHemel Hempstead COM4
335ActionHemel Hempstead COM4
34GREAT! moviesHemel Hempstead COM6
35ITV1 +1Hemel Hempstead LondonPSB2
 
36Sky ArtsHemel Hempstead COM5
38Channel 5 +1Hemel Hempstead COM4
39DMAXHemel Hempstead COM6
40Quest RedHemel Hempstead COM5
41LegendHemel Hempstead COM4
 
42GREAT! actionHemel Hempstead COM4
43Food NetworkHemel Hempstead COM5
44HGTVHemel Hempstead COM6
465SELECTHemel Hempstead PSB3
47Film4 +1Hemel Hempstead COM5
 
48ChallengeHemel Hempstead COM5
494sevenHemel Hempstead COM5
52GREAT! romanceHemel Hempstead COM6
56That's TV (UK)Hemel Hempstead COM6
57Dave ja vuHemel Hempstead COM4
 
58ITVBe +1Hemel Hempstead COM4
59ITV3 +1Hemel Hempstead COM4
60Drama +1Hemel Hempstead COM5
61GREAT! movies extraHemel Hempstead COM6
63GREAT! romance mixHemel Hempstead COM6
 
64BlazeHemel Hempstead COM4
65That's TV 2Hemel Hempstead COM5
67TRUE CRIMEHemel Hempstead COM4
68TRUE CRIME XTRAHemel Hempstead COM4
70Quest +1Hemel Hempstead COM5
 
71That’s 60sHemel Hempstead COM6
73HobbyMakerHemel Hempstead COM6
74Yesterday +1Hemel Hempstead COM5
75That's 90sHemel Hempstead COM5
78TCCHemel Hempstead COM4
 
81Blaze +1Hemel Hempstead COM4
82Talking Pictures TVHemel Hempstead COM6
83Together TVHemel Hempstead COM4
84PBS AmericaHemel Hempstead COM6
89ITV4 +1Hemel Hempstead COM4
 
91WildEarthHemel Hempstead COM4
101BBC One HDHemel Hempstead PSB3
102BBC Two HDHemel Hempstead PSB3
103UTV HDHemel Hempstead PSB3
103ITV 1 HDHemel Hempstead PSB3
 
103STV HDHemel Hempstead PSB3
104Channel 4 HDHemel Hempstead PSB3
105Channel 5 HDHemel Hempstead PSB3
106BBC Four HDHemel Hempstead PSB3
107BBC Three HDHemel Hempstead PSB3
 
108BBC Scotland HDHemel Hempstead PSB3
110Channel 4 HD (Wales)Hemel Hempstead PSB3
201CBBCHemel Hempstead LondonPSB1
202CBeebiesHemel Hempstead LondonPSB1
204CBBC HDHemel Hempstead PSB3
 
205CBeebies HDHemel Hempstead PSB3
209Ketchup TVHemel Hempstead COM4
210Ketchup TooHemel Hempstead COM4
211YAAAS!Hemel Hempstead COM4
231BBC NewsHemel Hempstead LondonPSB1
 
232BBC ParliamentHemel Hempstead LondonPSB1
233Sky NewsHemel Hempstead COM5
235Al Jazeera EngHemel Hempstead COM6
267Al Jazeera EnglishHemel Hempstead COM4

 

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Comments
Thursday, 9 January 2014
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Charles Stuart
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7:48 PM
Bristol

The TV has an annoying intermittent fault. That's why I'd like to replace it. It's the one I mentioned on a previous post. The TV in my bedroom is over 25 years old and works just fine!

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MikeB
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8:03 PM

Charles Stuart: OK - if you want to replace one, start with the size. A 32 these days is fine about 1.5m from the viewer. A 40/42 should be about 10ft.

All TV's from the four major brands should have Freeview HD, Full HD, be smart (at least Iplayer) and have wifi. A Panasonic E6 with 100hz screen in a 32in is about £350, and a 42in version is £499. The more you pay, the better the picture (higher refresh rate), but the sound will be flat generally.


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Friday, 10 January 2014
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jb38
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12:08 AM

Charles Stuart: Regarding the intermittent fault referred to, according to info Panasonic had released a software update purely for the purpose of rectifying this commonly experienced problem, an update which it would appear that you possibly missed by switching the TV completely off when not in use, OK during night time hours but not during the day!

Anyway, you should check the software version used on your TV by going into the TV's "set up" menu and then scrolling down E set up (No2 menu) then select system information, the first 4 digits of the older problematic software version being 5580 and with the updated version being 5610.

The problem you now have is that this task could only be done by an engineer as according to the manual your TV does not have a USB socket therefore it would have to be done internally, that is should the latest software still be obtainable.

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Ted
4:20 PM
London

I can see 118 stunning freeview digital channels in my Samsung UE40S6300 but all HD channels disappeared. I live in London SE18 area. I already reset and retuned several times. Could it be a transmitter or my aerial fault?

Thanks

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Dave Lindsay
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4:36 PM

Ted: Try using the manual tune function.

UHF channel 30 (546MHz) carries the main HD services. UHF channel 33 (570MHz) carries the new HD services, including that of BBC Four and BBC News.

If on the manual tune screen there is an option for DVB-T or DVB-T2 then ensure the latter is selected.

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Philip Williams
6:08 PM
Brighton

My house is in Southwick and I have a new aerial because of poor reception from "my" transmitter (Whitehawk). My "autotune" always chooses the Rowbridge transmitter from which the reception is DREADFUL. The aerial is directed towards Whitehawk, which gives good receotion. Every few weeks I have to do a complicated exercise involving complete reset and retune to stop the receptiion from Rowbridge being chosen.

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Charles Stuart
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6:30 PM
Bristol

@ jb38 - my software is 5570. Would Panasonic UK provide the update free as a recall? Usually repairs under recall are free in perpetuity.

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MikeP
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10:35 PM

Charles Stuart:

The correct viewing distances 5-6 times the diagonal dimension of the viewable screen, any closer will give severe eye strain. Correct height is the top of the screen being roughly level with the viewers' eyes.
That means a 40" TV should be about 16 feet/5 metres away from you usual viewing position. A 32" should be about 13 feet/4 metres away.

These values are worked out from the accepted standard ergonomic measurements pertaining in Europe.

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MikeB
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11:19 PM

MikeP: I'm sorry to disagree with you, but those standards are now obsolete. The basis for the x6 figure came from an old Canadian Soc. of Opthemology report, but now makes no sense.

Go to any TV show-room and try actually standing 4m away from a 32in TV - you will barely be able to see it. A 40in from 5m is again, very small. In fact my old 21in CRT is 6 feet away from me - if the 6 to 1 rule applies, then I should be 10 feet, which would be tiny. I would expect to be 1.5m from a 32in, and 10ft way from a 40in.

A quick look on the net shows a huge amount of advice, most of which is far closer than the 3 to 1 ratio I would use (based on manufacturer guidelines, although I notice they have decreased the ratio somewhat lately). US Consumer Reports reakons you should be 8-10ft from 46-50in Top TV Ratings | TV Buying Guide – Consumer Reports (personally I would find that unconfortable), while Currys thinks 2m for a 40in.

Which Magazine is in agreement with me http://www.which.co.uk/te…uy/, and includes a very nice little graphic.

Perhaps the best thing to do is to ask others what size/distance ratio they use - I suspect 6 to 1 will be in the minority.

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Saturday, 11 January 2014
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jb38
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12:00 AM

Charles Stuart : Re: Panasonic update query, its difficult to say as to whether they would or not and especially when its not just a case of popping something in the post for you but with them having to arrange for an engineers home visit.

All I can really suggest is you give them a ring and explain the situation and asking if they can help in any way, as there is always the chance (albeit remote!) that they might oblige as a good will measure.

By the way, should you decide to try ringing them its always best to ask the customer service person to transfer you over to the engineering department as you have a technical query involving software updating.

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