Back in May I raised the issue of the lack of digital terrestrial TV coverage in much of the West End due to the fact that the Tay Bridge relay transmitter does not transmit digital signals.I have since had various discussions with Digital UK (http://www.digitaluk.co.uk) about the issue. It appears that there's no intention to roll-out further digital TV coverage to relay transmitters like Tay Bridge this side of the analogue switch off (in our area - what we used to call Grampian, now I suppose "STV North") its 2010 (see http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/en/when.html).
Err, but residents who are in areas of the West End covered by the Angus transmitter (which does transmit digital signals) tell me their digital boxes simply do pick up digital signals - two examples:
Pitfour Street : DD2 2NU
Scott Street : DD2 2AJ
I have contacted the Head of Public Affairs at Digital UK, seeking an explanation. Its bad & bad enough that large parts of Dundee can't yet get digital TV (does not everyone pay the same TV licence fee?) but to be advised that a digital TV box will work at your address, buy one and then find it doesn't, is somewhat concerning.
Will advise of feedback on the blog - once received.