Arqiva has begun to test TV services from the new Bilsdale TV mast and has warned of temporary reception drop-outs.
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Engineers are preparing to turn on the new replacement Freeview mast built in the aftermath of the August 2021 Bilsdale transmitter fire. But engineering work may result in a temporary loss of Freeview HD channels.
Self-imposed deadline to restore full Freeview coverage in areas affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire has arrived, but transmitter company Arqiva still expects the new mast to go live soon.
The fire last August knocked out TV, radio and other communications services in North Yorkshire, Teesside and parts of County Durham.
Plans for a new mast that will restore TV coverage in North Yorkshire, County Durham and Teesside to how it was before August 2021 have been given the green light.
Transmitter company Arqiva is preparing to switch on a new temporary replacement Freeview tower on Bilsdale West Moor.
Residents in areas affected by major Freeview reception problems following a transmitter fire last August have been told to be aware of fake TV engineers.
The transmitter company responsible for restoring television services in North Yorkshire and Teesside restored TV signal in Helmsley just in time for the festive season.
Areas affected by the TV and radio blackout from Bilsdale where reception has been restored:
Two new relay transmitters will restore Freeview reception to viewers on edge of the Yorkshire Dales, after months of poor signals following the Bilsdale mast fire.