Emley Moor Transmitting Station - Repairs and Alterations

Repairs and Alterations

Over the years, the structure has been updated with various dishes and aerials. This reflects the changing nature of communications and technology. The most visible changes are on the outside of the tower. At both the top and bottom of the tower, further supporting structures have been attached to accommodate the dishes and aerials.

The BBC reported in July 2006 that for up to two weeks, the tower was liable to broadcast analogue and digital signals at a lower power than usual, or to be shut down between 0900 and 1500 BST on weekdays in late July until the 4 August. This was to allow aircraft warning lights to be fitted to the tower and repairs to be carried out. The repair work was estimated to affect around five million homes; however, a spokesperson for National Grid Wireless announced that the work had been scheduled around major events.

Digital UK reported in April 2010 that the transmitter would undergo works in preparation for the digital switchover in 2011. The disruption to some or all Freeview services was expected to last for around two months, during which time a reserve transmitter would continue to broadcast the 5 main analogue channels. The work was then reported to be continuing into September due to "poor weather conditions and complex engineering issues."