Analogue radio (FM VHF) † Backup for
Crystal Palace. ^^ Hits Radio London took over the frequency on 23rd September 2024,
Kiss is now fully digital station on DAB nationally and locally on London 1 DAB multiplex
Digital radio (DAB) Analogue television 22 September 1955 – 3 January 1985 The past ITV franchises which originally served London were
Associated-Rediffusion (weekdays) and
Associated Television (weekends) began transmitting on VHF 9 on 22 September 1955, and were the first ITV services. The transmitter's power was originally 60 kW but after the new tower was built in 1962 this was increased to 400 kW.
Thames Television and
London Weekend Television took over the London franchise area in 1968. The VHF analogue service closed down, along with the rest of the UK, on 3 January 1985.
30 March 1997 – 18 April 2012 Channel 5 launched on 30 March 1997 with transmissions from Croydon and other former IBA VHF sites in the UK. Reserve senders for ITV and Channel 4 was later added in case they were not available from Crystal Palace and some time later, BBC1 and BBC2. † Backup for
Crystal Palace.
Digital television 18 April 2012 – present Since 18 April 2012, no television has been broadcast from Croydon. However, backup for the PSB1, 2 and 3 and COM4, 5 and 6 multiplexes are available should there be a problem at Crystal Palace. † Backup for
Crystal Palace. ==See also==