All posts by jb38
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Andrew: Many thanks for the update, better late than never! as I am always interested to know the outcome of any replies given.
On the subject of the tree, tree foliage no matter how dense has a blocking effect on all UHF RF signals, but especially so when they are of a microwave nature such as used by satellite equipment. and where line-of-site is super critical as far as any obstructions to it is concerned.
Anyway, pleased to know that you have now rectified the problem.
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matt auty : (Brian ? ROI) - (1) What type of satellite box are you mainly referring to? (2) When you select a channel is this done from the EPG (guide list) or purely by punching in the channel number?
My reason for asking being, if the guide list can be viewed then the box has to be locked onto the default transponder, the signal strength as well as quality also being indicated from same on Sky boxes.
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lorraine copley: The instructions given to you by MikeB were purely in relation to you recording (or playing back) programmes recorded from your Grundig "satellite" box, therefore the aerial referred to in the R120's instruction manual does not come into the equation, likewise should be ignored.
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lorraine copley : In addition to that said, the reason for me having said to ignore any references made to the aerial sockets on the R120E is simply because that they are in effect redundant, this being due to the fact that the device in question is only capable of analogue reception and not digital, analogue being a mode of transmission that ceased in more recent times.
Should you have a normal aerial? then it should be connected directly into the TV.
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Dan: In a Fibre optic system the signal is carried via cable at all times, and is not in any way connected with an over air transmission system such as the satellite dish you refer to.
If the "F" connector illustrated in the link does indeed go "straight" into your dish and "not" through anywhere else first, (e.g: boxes etc) then provided that the dish is still aligned correctly it can be used for either Sky or Freesat reception, as there are no technical differences between the two systems as far as the dish is concerned.
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Dan : By the way, that said is based on the dish referred to being of standard design be it elliptical or round such as seen installed on other properties in your area? likewise facing in a S.S.Easterly direction.
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There could be a number of possible sources, therefore in order for anyone to provide an answer with any level of accuracy its essential to know where you are located relative to that of the Mendip transmitter.
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bruce : Checking back on your previous postings provided me with the info required, and although none of the alternative signal sources matches up exactly with the direction your aerial is facing the signal is possibly being picked up from either Stockland Hill or the Rowridge transmitter, Wenvoe being another possibility.
Your best action would be to carry out a signal check whilst on BBC1 (likewise on ITV1), the purpose not being so much to check the level of the signal being received but to observe the Mux channel number indicated along with the strength / quality bars.
Stockland Hill : BBC1 Ch26 - ITV1 Ch23.
Wenvoe : BBC1 Ch41 - ITV1 Ch44.
Rowridge : BBC1 Ch24 - ITV1 Ch27.
If though none of the channel numbers mentioned matches up, then check the Mux channel numbers indicated on the two programmes mentioned and give an update on the results.
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Les Blakeman: Drama (20) is on the same multiplex as ITV3 (10), if you can view ITV3 but not Drama then rather than just retuning your TV you will need to carry out a "first time installation", this also called "manufacturers reset" - "default setting" or some similar sounding name dependant on the brand of equipment being used.
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Sunday 29 June 2014 10:15AM
Richard: The reason for, can almost be taken as a foregone conclusion that the problem is connected with your installation and not Sky, being either with the box itself or the feed to from the dish.
If you are connected into a communal dish system? then the electrical supply to the distribution system amplifier is possibly being switched off for some reason or another.
Maybe you could clarify on what type of box you are using, and also whether or not you are on a communal dish system.