The Westward Ho! Transmitterhome

 

     


 

The Westward Ho! relay stands on a hill overlooking the pictureque Devon seaside village and covers a small area that is shielded from Caradon Hill and Hunntshaw Cross. It transmits the four analogue channels which will be switched off in July 2009. After that it will transmit 3 of the 6 digital multiplexes. Signals are received from the main station at Huntshaw Cross.

 

Analogue Television Channels

BBC 1: 21    BBC 2: 27    ITV 1: 24    CH 4: 31    A - Vertical    35 watts

Digital switchover closure date:    July 2009

Digital Television Channels: (in July 2009)

Multiplex 1:  28    Multiplex 2:  25     Multiplex B: 22