The following pages list UK UHF DTT transmitters. These are arranged by region and then grouped into main stations with the relays in alphabetical order. The list includes all main sites (in bold), relays that carry the commercial multiplexes and other public service multiplexes ( Freeview Lite ) of ERP 50 W or more. The list includes the planned changes for the channel 61:62 clearance. High-definition services are included on mux BBC B. 91
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Key to columns Ant: Indicates the optimum aerial group and the signal polarisation. Note this is based on after channel 61:62 and takes into account the aerial group amendments. (See page 98). High-definition services are included on mux BBC B. 97
Band A B C/D E K W/B T Pre LTE:800 Channels 21-37 35-53 48-68 35-68 21-48 - 21-68 Pre LTE:800 Frequency (MHz) 470-606 582-734 686-854 582-854 470-694 470-854 - Post LTE:800 Channels 21-37 35-53 48-60 35-60 21-48 - 21-60 Post LTE:800 Frequency (MHz) 470-606 582-734 686-790 582-790 470-694 - 470-790 470-606 Mhz 614-790 Mhz E21-E37 E39-E60 98
Duplex Gap Guard Band PMSE 64-QAM 45 dbµv 65 dbµv 23 db 7.5 Mhz 256-QAM 45 dbµv 65 dbµv 26 db 7.9 MHz Recommendations according to DTG 'R-Book 5' & CAI Codes of Practise Cellular Mobile Frequencies Band 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 4G (LTE) Base TX Mobile TX Base TX Mobile TX Base TX Mobile TX LTE-800 791 821 832 862 GSM-900 925 960 880 915 GSM-1800 1805 1880 1710 1785 UMTS-2100 2110 2170 1920 1980 1900 1920 TDD LTE-2600 2620-2690 2500-2570 All frequencies are in MHz. Some 2G spectrum is now in use for 3G and 4G services. TDD = Time-division duplex. Long Term Evolution (LTE)/4G Proximity to DTT DTT LTE Base Station Downlink LTE Consumer Unit Uplink 8MHz 8MHz 8MHz 8MHz 8MHz 8MHz 8MHz 8MHz 8MHz 8MHz 10MHz 10MHz 10MHz 10MHz 10MHz 10MHz 10MHz 470 478 766 774 782 774 782 790 ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch 21 22 23... 37 38... 58 59 60 Group A Group T PMSE - programme making and special events 791 796 801 806 811 816 796 801 806 811 816 821 block A 1MHz block B block C block A 41 Mhz Duplex Spacing 832 837 842 847 852 857 837 842 847 852 857 862 block B block C 99
Interference from LTE signals on UHF frequencies will be a problem in many installations, both existing and new. Here are some techniques to mitigate the effects of LTE. Problem The main issue will be with the proximity and the levels of power of the LTE transmissions to the existing DTT network. Interference and overload to DTT reception from LTE will be a problem in all areas of the installation. The downlink transmissions from the transmitters will cause problems with interference at the aerial and signal amplification and splitting but there may also be problems from the uplink from LTE consumer mobile devices operating near TVs or other equipment with poorly screened installations and wide band amplifiers. It is important that the correct choices are made when selecting products for installations to make sure they are suitably protected or designed to mitigate the effects of LTE. How to mitigate the problems Aerials Ensure the correct aerial is selected. Ideally only use CAI benchmarked aerials in the correct groups T and A or select the correct group for the transmitter. (See update transmitter list on page 91). LTE is vertically polarised. Where possible choose a horizontal transmission. This will give at least 16 db of rejection to the LTE signal. Consider the position of the aerial. Can it be re-sited to use the local surroundings as screening? (see fig 1). Can a different transmitter less susceptible to LTE be used? LTE interference can be reduced if TV reception is currently from a local vertical DTT transmitter, considering the power increase post DSO, now a distant horizontal DTT can be used instead (see fig 2). Similarly, if possible, change the aerial group from a higher frequency band to a lower frequency e.g. group CD to B or group B to A. (see fig 3). 100
Mitigating 4G/LTE (Long Term Evolution) fig 1 fig 2 fig 3 Signal Distribution (Passive and Active) Gain is only needed for channels 21-60. Gain above this will only amplify the LTE interference. Integral filtering of the LTE signal is good practice and can help to reduce the overall problem. Correctly designed filter which is integrated into the products can provide LTE protection. Only use products that conform to the EMC standard EN 50083-2. Filters High filter rejection of the LTE bands will cure the majority of interference problems from both LTE transmitters and mobile user equipment. Stop band filters or Overlap Blocking filter can be used as appropriate to attenuate unwanted signal. See page 54 for details on filters Filters can also be incorporated into other equipment such as amplifiers to mitigate the problem. See pages 24-35 for details. Cables, outlet plates and fly leads All these items can be susceptible to LTE if not correctly shielded Fit only high quality cables. The use of CAI benchmarked cable is recommended. Ensure any flyleads conform to EN 609266-2-5:2009 for IEC leads or EN 609266-2-6:2009 for F type. See page 84 for details. Only fit outlet plates that conform to the EMC standard EN 50083-2. See pages 42-43 for details. See www.ltefiltering.co.uk for updates. www.ltefiltering.co.uk 101
at800 is a trademark of Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL). They are funded by and represent the UK mobile operators who will be launching 4G mobile services at 800 MHz, EE, Telefónica UK (O2), Three and Vodafone. The role is to make sure that television reception still available when 4G mobile services at 800 MHz are launched. Web: www.at800.tv 102
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