Digital TV and the big switchover. Is this something to look forward to or is it another little irritation? Whichever way you see it, it seems it will cost us money.
When the analogue signal is switched off there are things you will need to check. Even if you just want to carry on watching Coronation Street you may need a new aerial, those owning or managing blocks of flats will need to organise a check of the communal aerial (with consultation and a service charge to leaseholders) and you will need a set top box or even a new telly.
In return we will all be able to watch Coronation Street again on ITV2. There is the option to set up a communal aerial so that it can deliver internet access and information on local services to each flat and apparently it may be cheaper to do this at the time of the switchover rather than later on.
On Digital UK you can put your postcode in to check what date the switchover is due in your area. There are several areas due in 2009. There’s a section for property managers, tenants and leaseholders to remind us what we need to think about. Landlords and tenants from Whitehaven and the Scottish Borders have already gone through this process and it would be useful to hear from anyone there on how they found it.
The site includes a checklist for landlords and the ‘frequently asked questions’ section answers standard questions reasonably well. Property Sparrow’s chief concerns are not covered and these are, of course, ‘What will the new aerials look like and will they be safe and easy to use?’
She doesn’t want to be perched on some ugly monstrosity.
When the analogue signal is switched off there are things you will need to check. Even if you just want to carry on watching Coronation Street you may need a new aerial, those owning or managing blocks of flats will need to organise a check of the communal aerial (with consultation and a service charge to leaseholders) and you will need a set top box or even a new telly.
In return we will all be able to watch Coronation Street again on ITV2. There is the option to set up a communal aerial so that it can deliver internet access and information on local services to each flat and apparently it may be cheaper to do this at the time of the switchover rather than later on.
On Digital UK you can put your postcode in to check what date the switchover is due in your area. There are several areas due in 2009. There’s a section for property managers, tenants and leaseholders to remind us what we need to think about. Landlords and tenants from Whitehaven and the Scottish Borders have already gone through this process and it would be useful to hear from anyone there on how they found it.
The site includes a checklist for landlords and the ‘frequently asked questions’ section answers standard questions reasonably well. Property Sparrow’s chief concerns are not covered and these are, of course, ‘What will the new aerials look like and will they be safe and easy to use?’
She doesn’t want to be perched on some ugly monstrosity.
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