The Dover transmitting station is a facility for

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and

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s, located at West Hougham, near Dover,

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(). It has a highhttp://www.dover.gov.uk planning no DOV/09/00435 guyed steel lattice mast of triangular cross section. The station is owned by

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. The recommended UHF aerial group is C/D with horizontal polarisation. There is also a relay transmitter located in the town of Dover (Dover Town); in addition FM radio services are covered by the Swingate transmitting station. Along with Heathfield and Bluebell Hill, Dover transmits regional television services from

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and ITV

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(South East).

Channels listed by frequency

Analogue radio (FM VHF)

Digital radio (DAB)

Digital television

Before switchover

† Transmitted from Dover B.

Analogue television

Analogue television transmissions have now ceased. BBC Two was closed on 13 June 2012, with BBC One being temporarily moved into its place, followed by the remaining three services on 27 June.

References

External links

The Transmission Gallery: Dover Transmitter photographs and information

The Transmission Gallery: Television coverage map

{{Dover_VHF_405-line_Transmitter_Group Buildings and structures in Kent Port of Dover, Kent Transmitter sites in England