All posts by Michael Perry
Below are all of Michael Perry's postings, with the most recent are at the bottom of the page.
David:
Further to that said by MikeB, when the switchover does occur, you will need equipment that is capable of receiving DVB-T2 transmissions. That means any equipment that is capable of receiving HD transmissions already is suitable. If, however, your equipment is not capable of receiving HD services (so is not a full HD set but only and HD ready one) then a change of equipment will be required.
Many people change their TV sets naturally, as MikeB suggests, but not everyone. Many I know expect to get at least 10 years usage from a TV so the 'churn' mentioned is not necessarily quick enough for everyone to have obtained a full HD set by the time of switchover.
If you already watch, or are capable of watching, HD services is will not be a problem for you. However, there may be some areas where a different aerial might be needed but that is unclear at this stage.
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Faye F:
I suggest you contact the broadcaster in the USA. This website is primarily aimed at reception problems in the UK.
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Simon:
Further to that said by StevensOnln1, if your reception is being affected by the presence of 4G signals, then you should have already received a filter from at800. If you have not received such, then contact them at Contact us | Advice or general enquiries | at800 and ask for a free filter.
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GraceB:
It is unclear as to whether a UK Freeview box will receive the digital transmissions in Holland. I suggest you seek advice of the Dutch broadcasters.
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MikeB:
I didn't mention anything about CRT TVs!
AFAIK, all TVs sold in the last ten years will have had at least a DVB-T tuner but more recently they will have had a DVB-T2 tuner. DVB-T2 did not operate at original switchover from 2007 onwards, so sets needed a DVB-T tuner. With the future transfer of all services, probably, onto DVB-T2 multiplexes then everyone will need equipment capable of receiving those transmissions.
David:
Please read what was written more carefully.
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MikeB:
Mentioning CRT is a total red herring. I was talking about the tuners fitted to TV set in recent years.
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Fiona Malloy:
You may have inadvertently turned off a switch on a socket feeding mains power to the aerial amplifier/splitter. Check first that there is power on the amplifier/splitter, a little light usually shows it is powered up. You may have the amplifier/splitter in the loft? Take care when checking.
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Chris Cain:
Firstly, an Apple TV would not help at all as that needs a signal from an aerial just as other makes of TV set do and hence would suffer the same interference when a train passes on the railway line close to you. It does use your internet connection, but not all Freeview channels are available via the internet anyway.
Secondly, to really be able to assist we need to know where you live so we can look up the reception conditions local to you. For that we need a full post code. Then we can advise on possible alternatives.
It would also help us if we knew the height relationship between your house and the railway line in the general direction of whatever transmitter is being used.
Further advice depending on your response.
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Thursday 20 October 2016 10:36AM
Dorothy Joyce and Annbullck:
I suggest you ask Pick themselves, their website link is near the top of this page.