All posts by jb38
Below are all of jb38's postings, with the most recent are at the bottom of the page.
Gary C: The reply given to Mark in the posting preceding your own still applies, (me having just rechecked) insomuch that Sandy's Mux21 which broadcasts BBC / ITV HD channels is being received at around normal levels up here in the Stamford area, the problem with reception of same in your particular area most likely being down to interference to the signal as a result of high pressure zones which is currently sweeping across the lower half of the UK, this, according to that seen on the pressure chart, (ak; William Hepburn) not completely clearing away (via the Northern regions) until around next Thursday.
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J T Webster: Yes, but are you able to view other programmes broadcast on COM7, i.e: 81 / 82 or 87?, because if not, you are not receiving COM7, as the HD channels you mentioned as being receivable are all broadcast by the main PSB3 HD transmitter.
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J T Webster : In addition to my previous query, I am rather curious as to whether or not you are able to receive 112 QVC Beauty? this programme broadcast on COM8 HD.
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Bryan: The answer is basically yes!, that is provided that you receive Freeview from Heathfield and *not* the local Eastbourne Freeview light transmitter, as Premier radio (725) is broadcast on COM6, this multiplex only included in the transmitter line up of main stations and not relays of same, such as in the case of Eastbourne.
By the way, should the other post code you used (TN34 etc) also apply?, then Premier radio is also receivable from Hastings COM6.
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J T Webster: Re receiving QVC Beauty on 35, yes you will do, as this channel number is broadcast by the COM6 (SD) transmitter whereas 112 is the HD version of the programme on COM8 HD. However, if it transpires that you are unable to view 112?, then for some reason or another you are not receiving COM7 or COM8, therefore could you please confirm (or otherwise) that you *are* able to view BBC1 HD on 101? (not just 1)
On the subject of Blaze (83) & Blaze +1 (84), forecast to be launched on 20th Sep @ 3pm, these two programmes are broadcast by the COM4 (SD) transmitter along with a number of other programmes such as ITV3 (10) / Drama (20) / 5Star (30) etc.
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David: Although fully appreciating that your reply/query is directed at MikeP, I would like to add that the difficulties experienced with the reception of Mux 33 is possibly related to the usual problems experienced during waves of high pressure sweeping across the country, such has been happening for around the last two weeks or so now and indeed continues to do so.
One of the undesirable side effects of same being by allowing reception of distant stations (not necessarily UK based) transmitting on the same Mux channel numbers as that used by the local station, the effect of being erratic intermittent reception dependant on the strength of the alien station.
Needless to say, nothing can be done to help alleviate this type of problem except to wait until the situation improves.
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J T Webster: Thanks for the update re 101etc, however the fact of being able to receive same but not programmes on COM7 is inclined to give rise to suspicions that your box might possibly be one of the models unable to receive more than one HD multiplex without a manufacturers software update, this having been an issue with a number of models when COM7 first came into operation.
The way to test if it is or not is by deleting everything stored in the tuner, done by carrying out a retune "after" having removed the aerial connector, reconnecting the aerial on completion of and checking that no signal is received, which there shouldn't be.
The next stage is achieved by going into the tuning menu, selecting "manual" tune followed by entering then scanning C31(554.0Mhz). If this populates the EPG listings then your box is one of the models referred to, although it wouldn't go amiss to try carrying out a second manual tune (without deleting anything) on C47 (682.0Mhz), this being the main BBC101 / ITV HD multiplex.
Further assistance dependant on results, although it would be of assistance to know the make and model number of the box in question.
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J T Webster: Unfortunately my suspicions were correct, insomuch that your DVB680 is one of the models unable to receive / store more than one HD multiplex at a time unless the software is updated, the problem with said update being that it came out back in April 2014 but "not" as an OA (over air) download, that is via the aerial whilst the box is tuned to BBC1, meaning that it has to be downloaded from the PC into a memory stick, although I will have a check to find out whether there has been an OA download or not, as there's an element of iffiness about the situation.
However, in the meantime you should try the manual tune procedure as mentioned in my previous reply, if its successful, then the remaining Mux channels (minus BBC/ITVHD) could be loaded in one at a time, as this would enable you to view programmes on COM7 albeit at the expense of BBC and ITV HD reception.
Channels in question being : 41 (BBC1) - 44 (ITV1) - 42 (ITV3 etc) - 45 (Pick TV etc) - 39 (Yesterday etc) - 51 (Local). By the way auto-tuning cannot be used.
However, the undermentioned link explains the procedure used to update the box, but which many could be excused for thinking that the procedure is more bother than its worth.
Microsoft Word - F-CS-105_003_Service Bulletin_Field_T8300_SW_Update.doc
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Ian: Its possibly an error caused by technical glitch on the site, as COM4/5/6 on vertical polarity is still listed by Digital UK as being on 200KW.
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Saturday 10 September 2016 11:59PM
Mark: Sandy Heath's Mux 21 which transmits BBC1 HD is presently being received at around the normal level up here in the Stamford area, this rather indicating that nothing is amiss with the transmission side of the equation, and so apart from checking that the jumper lead from the aerial wall socket (if used) is OK I would be inclined to leave things as they are for the time being, as many areas in the UK have been (and presently are) experiencing the adverse effects of the high pressure that's sweeping across Southern parts of the UK, the effects referred to resulting in spells of erratic reception in certain areas.
By the way, although reception is indicated as being excellent at the post code location provided, it should also be said that this post code would appear to relate to buildings in an industrial estate rather than in a domestic environment.