All posts by Michael Perry
Below are all of Michael Perry's postings, with the most recent are at the bottom of the page.
SS:
Different makes/models of TV can frepond differently to the signal conditions. Check the signal strength reported on the two set and compare them. Ideally the strength should be between 60% and 85% as some models don't like a signal stronger than that.
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Ann Lloyd:
Do you have a wideband aerial? One is now needed to receive all the channels used by the Mendip Transmitter. If you do not have satellite or cable, then you may qualify for a free replacement aerial, contact Freeview Support via Important changes to Freeview TV signals | Freeview
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John Grayson:
Your old aerial is no longer suitable for reception of all the Freeview channels. You need to have wideband type fitted. There has been no reduction in transmitter power on any of the over 1100 transmitters around the country. The introduction of 5G means many transmissions are being moved to lower channels over the next several months. Check the Digital UK Coverage Checker (http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/coveragechecker/) and put in yiour full post code and house number, select the Detailed View option and press Go. Then scroll down to see the transmitters available at your location. The listing will give the current channels being broadcast and the planned future changes.
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John Martin:
My reply to John Gregson was based on the fact that all transmitters will undergo changes of the channels used over the next couple of years to adjust for the forthcoming 5G services. Winter Hill, the transmitter he uses, has had some of the channges applied already and there will likely be more to follow, so having a wideband aerial now will mean he is ready for the future changes.
Going by hs stated approximate location, it is more than likely that he will suffer poor reception from other transmitters , which is less than ideal for enjoyable viewing.
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Daz:
The hot spell has passed but the forecast is for more hot weather later in the week, so the probloems may return.
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Alison Warne:
Go to the Digital UK Coverage Checker at http://www.digitaluk.co.u…er/, put in your full post code and house number or name, select the Detailed View option and press Go. Scroll down the resulting listings and check your preferred transmitter is present and has green bars for all the channels. Make a note of the channel numbers (these are NOT the programme numbers) and find the manual tuning option on your TV. Use your numbers you noted down to manuall tune your TV set.
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Valerie:
As per the posting from StevensOnln1 above your, they are only available on the local services. You're lucky that yopu can get at least one of those on 791.
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Les Bromley:
Preseli uses channels 43, 46, 40, 42, 45 and 39. See Coverage Checker - Detailed View
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Sunday 30 June 2019 8:24PM
Brad:
There was no problemn reported. So it was likely to either be the hot weather or esle a poor connection in yoyur aerial system.