Chris,
In answer to you questions,
1. Not including the London 3 probable not too many.
2. No. Virgin need 34 transmitters on 4 frequencies to cover the UK and they're not pirates.
Phil
Transmitters 'R' Us
http://www.transmittersrus/new
Anorak Nation
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