Telephone and Radio in Aberystwyth
Television
Aberystwyth is covered by normal television transmissions and satellite broadcasts, but not by cable companies.
Town Centre and Most Surrounds:
Most of the Aberystwyth can receive strong analogue and digital TV signals from the major transmitter at Blaenplwyf, about 4 miles south. It is planned to cease analogue transmissions during October 2009 - with digital TV signals being boosted at the same time.
Penparcau, Trefechan, Bow Street, Dol-y-bont, Penrhyncoch, Ystumtuen:
Parts of these areas cannot receive a signal from Blaenplwyf and are instead covered by smaller relay transmitters which carry standard analogue television but not digital / Freeview signals. They are scheduled to be converted to carry core (but not all) digital TV channels in October 2009.
Radio
FM and AM Radio:
Aberystwyth receives all BBC radio channels and some commercial channels. Those that can be received clearly are as follows:
| Station | FM | MW | LW |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio 1 | 98.3 | - | - |
| BBC Radio 2 | 88.7 | - | - |
| BBC Radio 3 | 90.9 | - | - |
| BBC Radio 4 | 104.0 | - | 198 |
| BBC Radio 5 Live | - | 990 | - |
| BBC Radio Cymru | 93.1 | - | - |
| BBC Radio Wales | 95.3 | 882 | - |
| Classic FM | 101.1 | - | - |
| Radio Ceredigion | 103.3 | - | - |
- Ireland's RTE1 can be received on 567 MW and 252 LW.
- Talk Sport and Virgin Radio do not specifically cover Aberystwyth, although very patchy reception may be available on 1053 and 1215 MW respectively.
Digital Radio:
The BBC's digital radio (DAB) services are now being broadcast locally from Blaenplwyf mast, but other broadcasters do not yet cover the area.
This page updated 03-May-2006