All posts by jb38
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Furnace: I will agree that on one of the Philex user leaflets it does rather mysteriously state as you have mentioned that the full output is at the same level as the input from the aerial, although just how "full" output can be interpreted by the editor of the leaflet as being the same as the input is beyond me, as this is a statement associated with attenuators and not boosters, however under is a link for the spec sheet I have and stating that the full output is 18db and which is the output straight from its internal amp before being doctored for the output sockets.
I would double check to make sure that your is a model 27824R.
Philex Electronic (UK) Ltd. Homepage
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Paul: The description of the set up that you presently have suggests that you are using the Sky boxes RF2 analogue output to feed TV's in different rooms via a coax link, and with them also being equipped with magic eye facilities so that the main Sky boxes channels can be changed from remote positions.
Whether you go for Freesat or Freeview (via normal aerial) or even a twin tuner PVR on either system if you want to be able to record programmes on one channel whilst watching another channel at the same time, then to be able to view Freesat or any programmes that may have been recorded on a PVR in the main room (irrespective of system) then you would require to purchase a modulator of the type shown on the link, as neither Freesat nor Freeview devices (odd exceptions exist) boxes are fitted with RF modulators necessary for sending signals to other rooms.
Regarding the merits of the two systems, although I always somewhat favour satellite reception for its unrivalled reliability as far as reception is concerned a Freeview system does give maximum flexibility, and although you have doubts about the ability of the modern flat screen TV's you have in the other rooms being able to receive Freeview it would be a bit odd if they didn't, although if they are being used to view Sky they must be presently set to analogue, so look on their remote controls for a button marked TV/DVB or D/A is this switches between the two modes, digital and analogue.
By the way you are predicted as being able to have excellent reception from Sutton Coldfield located approximately 7 miles or so away.
Programmable Universal Modulator : Video Switches : Maplin Electronics
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Paul: Having read your posting again then the basic answer is that nothing will change as far as being able to view normal non satellite programmes are concerned, its only if you decide to replace the Sky box with Freesat that you would require a modulator, although to be honest about it you will still be able to receive Sky's "free to view" channels when you cancel Sky, as its only if you were using a Sky+ box that the recording side of the box would be disabled on the cancellation of the contract.
You can try a test to see what you will be able to view after cancellation of the contract simply by removing the Sky card, as its only Sky dedicated programmes that are cancelled and nothing else.
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caesarstorm@hotmail.co.uk: Its impossible for anyone to be able to advise on this without knowledge of your location, this preferably in the form of a post code or at least one from nearby as that would then enable access to the reception predictor.
Plus of course it would also be of assistance if it was known what your aerial arrangements are, insomuch of being in the loft, outdoors or communal.
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David Dean: Are you sure that 210 degrees is correct? as a check based on the info given indicates it should be around the 150 degrees or so in the Nice / Cannes area, elevation is just about correct though.
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Nasima A: If when you have aligned your dish you are seeing the "both" strength / quality sitting about 70% of the way along the bars then that's perfectly OK, but if the quality is lower then the alignment still requires some trimming.
If on the other hand the dish indicates the aforementioned levels (or very close to) then the only other thing that can cause these levels to change is either that the quality of the coax used between the dish and the box isn't of the best quality with some types have very poor screening, or that the coax braiding to "F" connectors justifies being checked out as the braiding might not have been doubled back sufficiently far over the outer casing to give a minimum resistance coupling whereby the actual cable will become susceptible to movements anywhere near to it.
I suspect though that your problem is caused by the coax quality, and should it be of a dubious manufacture then replace it with Webro brand WF100 as that type has top quality screening.
By the way, try not to have the coax running parallel with metallic objects at any point, crossing at right angles is OK though!
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Furnace: Although you will probably do this anyway, but on that link I sent click on the "specifications" tab and you will see all the technical details being mentioned.
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JAMES: No, avoid Ch42 as thats used for the SDN mux (ITV3 etc) by the high powered Sutton Coldfield transmitter, and on checking the various stations that you are predicted as being able to receive (in theory anyway!)Ch63 upwards looks to be the best range to use for the boxes RF output.
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Saturday 14 July 2012 7:57PM
Mike: Yes, and although Mazbar can of course be quite correct as far as this is concerned it all depends on the version of Virgin+ box thats being used, as some give simultaneous outputs on HDMI and scart whereas others wont, plus of course the connections you are presently using between the TV and the V+ box has to be known insomuch are you using an HDMI connection or just a normal scart connection?
Maybe you could clarify on this point regarding the connections you are using as well as mentioned the model number of the TV that the Virgin+ box is connected to.