Guidance for TV and radio broadcasters

Guidance on Ofcom’s broadcasting codes for TV channels and radio stations, technical requirements and other broadcasting matters.

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6 Aug 2018

Television transmitter location maps

20 Jul 2009

UK digital television transmitter details

16 May 2014

Legacy guidance

22 Jul 2005

DAB Technical Policy Documents

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Audience complaints

08 August 2018

A weekly report of complaints assessed under the Broadcasting Code.

Broadcast and On Demand Bulletins

06 August 2018

The Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin reports on investigations into potential breaches of Ofcom’s codes and rules for TV, radio and video-on-demand programmes.

Spectrum information

06 August 2018

Information on the radio spectrum, including the UK Frequency Allocation Table, broadcast transmitter guidance and interface requirements.

Look up TV broadcast licensees

06 August 2018

Ofcom is responsible for licensing all UK commercial television services. This section contains information for licensees, including guidance notes and updates, as well as application forms and a list of current Ofcom TV broadcast licensees. This section highlights our current licensees

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