Dover transmitting station


The Dover transmitting station is a facility for broadcasting and telecommunications, located at West Hougham, near Dover, Kent. It has a high guyed steel lattice mast of triangular cross section. The station is owned by Arqiva. The recommended UHF aerial group is C/D with horizontal polarisation.
There is also a relay transmitter located in the town of Dover ; in addition FM radio services are covered by the Swingate transmitting station.
Along with Heathfield and Bluebell Hill, Dover transmits regional television services from BBC One South East and ITV Meridian.

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.
FrequencyUHFkWService
50100BBC One
53100Channel 4
56100BBC Two
66100ITV