All posts by jb38
Below are all of jb38's postings, with the most recent are at the bottom of the page.
Stephen: Well, you will certainly be able to record those two programmes from the same Mux channel, but though if others have popped up on COM7, then whatever you are using must be capable of receiving T2 (HD) transmissions.
Undermentioned is a link for the latest update on programme LCN numbers / Muxes used on applicable to the Oxford transmitter.
Freeview HD local/regional channel list | British Isles: England: Central: Oxford
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Mike: Community HD (109) closed down on March 12th, this programme is now only available on LCN63, a retune being required to update the EPG.
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Lee s: Aerial amplifiers of the mast head variety cannot really be damaged by anything, about the only exception being in cases where its aerial input circuit is subjected to a high level burst of static discharge during thundery type weather, however, in most cases amplifiers simply fail through a defective component.
As far as your missing COM4 is concerned and also your dodgy PSB2, your problem "might" be caused by your TV or box having locked onto a transmitter other than the one deemed as covering your area, however this cannot be checked out with having knowledge of your location, this preferably being in the form a post code or one from nearby, e.g: a shop / post office.
Further advice dependant on feedback.
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hels: Set top type aerials are seldom ever satisfactory simply because they are vulnerable to reacting to human movement within the same room. As far as aerials are concerned, Log periodic aerials are perfect for use in any location prone to suffering from high blasts of wind. (link for below)
Without having knowledge of your location relative to that of the transmitter, nor the brand of equipment you are using, but Keelylang Hills BBC transmits on Mux C46 and with ITV being on Mux C43, therefore in order to search for a signal go into your TV or boxes set up menu / tuning / and select "manual" tuning, followed by entering (or selecting) 46 but do "not" press search or scan, as on most devices if any signal is being received it will appear on the strength / quality bars, if nothing is indicated try moving the aerial around until it (hopefully) does.
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hels: With regards to the manual tuning procedure, I had also meant to add that once you have started moving the aerial around to search for a signal, check every now an again to ensure that the screen you are using has not dropped out, as some brands of equipment has a time limit on viewing screens other than the initial tuning menu.
Another point being, that mentioned with regards to moving the aerial around is purely based on what you have been told by the TV people, who I assume must be acquaint with your area, insomuch that you should be OK with that type of aerial, otherwise I would advise a loft aerial provided that it isnt facing into a water tank.
However the DM18 (or 36) Log periodic is suitable for all applications.
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Charles Stuart: Purely on the subject of the Horror Channel / LCN70, this is transmitted on Mendip's COM6 / 722.0Mhz, if 70 isnt seen on the EPG list then a retune is required to update the listings.
As far as your location problem is concerned, the post code you entered "is" for Calne, the location being close to the Oxford Road / Wood street mini roundabout, the Calne Freeview light / PSB only "relay" transmitter (no COM4/5/6 etc) which is listed as covering that particular area, located at 0.5mls from the post code location.
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Charles Stuart: I just noticed on one of your earlier postings made back in January, that BS15 is listed as the post code area, whereas the latest is SN11, so there has to be an error somewhere along the line.
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Gill pitman: Although your aerial may only be 3 or 4 years old it could still be defective, particularly where the coax is terminated in the aerials junction box, or alternatively the screw type "F" connector such as used on some aerials.
However, the situation as far as signal strengths expected in your area is concerned is impossible to assess unless a post code is supplied, or at least one from nearby such as a shop / post office.
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Charles Stuart: Although, just like yourself, I preferred the previous system rather than this updated one, however the easiest way I found is to click on the "cog wheel" seen on the extreme right hand side of the red header bar at the top of the postings, this will open another screen where you can enter your post code, once entered click on "predict" and that will (or should) have changed your location.
You can check if it has without even typing out another posting, as your new location should be included in the information under "Your comment please".
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Saturday 14 March 2015 12:57PM
K Hunt: No faults have been reported on the Belmont transmitter which is indicated as being the main station that covers your area, however said area does appear to be one of potentially poor reception, likewise if you are using any form of booster on your aerial system then this may possibly have failed, therefore if its easily accessible you should try by passing it.
By the way, if you are using a booster? it should be noted that this can still be defective even although the "power on" light on the device might still be illuminated.