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Below are all of Jon's postings, with the most recent are at the bottom of the page.Thanks. The input form said it had me noted as NR118ND so I didn't supply it.
I suppose it could be that and while the aerial points to Tacolneston, I guess we could be affected by West Runton or Overstrand.
I've not noticed it like this before though. We can have a few days in a row where maybe one or two multiplexes are poor or unavailable but I don't remember a retune helping this in the past.
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Thanks Dave,
Other channels have been poor at times but I do think the West Runton change has affected things.
I'm off out soon so I'll try a retune(s - I also use mythtv) skipping the West Runton frequencies tomorrow.
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I wonder how many others, like us, find that they haven't got the bandwidth to really make use of the online services. Our broadband is about 2Mbs and (at least without throttling it - must look into that one day) find that if someone is using Youtube, even that slows the Internet access for the other two family members.
I think were are reasonably well set up for tv broadcasts. The TV does DBV T2 and S2. MythTV is set up to record from 2 x DVB T and 2 x DVB S2 with 1 x DVB S2 reserved for live tv on the PCs. Also there are DVB-T tuners in the 2 desktop PCs.
To keep the Internet free for others, the main rule for tv viewing in this household is: when possible, use the live/recorded tv options. It can seem a bit of a contrast these days as online services seem to become more popular but at least in this household, online services are to be considered the last resort.
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There is an in between state with digital that I find more common at home than "no signal". That is the one of break up and/or freezing. On Freeview, I think it has something to do with atmospherics and our distance from the Talconeston transmitter. Most of the while reception is fine but there can be a few days in the year where we have problems with one or more muxes. Our HD freesat channels are also prone to this but I suspect I'm a touch out with the disk alignment.
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Thanks for the detailed explanation. I must admit I had forgotten about sound, something I might attempt to describe as including some rather unpleasant clicks and squawks. Still, while not perfect, I do believe it superior to the old analogue.
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I'm Nr11 8ND. Most of the time we are fine but we do get those odd days (and sound was only mentioned as it is a symtom that comes with the pixelation when it occurs). I did actually try an attenuator for the TV but it made no difference. System here is roof aerial with amp, some splitter/amp in the roof with cables running to living room tv and two desktop tvs. While I'd not dispute that someone with your knowledge may do better than me, I do feel we are on as good as I'll get and we are on say 95% good days over the year.
.Freesat actualy came in as a cover (that plus my father who is the biggest viewer, my own is viewing is largely recordings of detective programs before bed! that plus the news and pointless at tea time!- wanted a satellite option).and that would be my priority to get right.
I do have access to a Satlink device so if you have any experience in the dish alignment (I put this one up myself). I would be really grateful for advice.
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Dave, thanks but I am (I think due to a previous post here somewhere where I was given similar advice) am aware of the West Runton one. I do avoid that when tuning using the method you suggest.
Mike, I've no idea what's on the roof of this bungalow except to say it's at least 10 yr old, was fitted by professionals, has a mast head amp (little, I think, power supply thing in the attic). I'm not saying I'll follow through with this and if I did would possibly be considering DIY but I am curious. If you were the installer today, what aerial would you be fitting for our location and with or without masthead amp?
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Dave Lindsay: Hmm, you are certainly right in suggesting there is a fair amount of vegetation here. I'd still think our ariel has a clear line of sight to Talconeston though. My own (perhaps as tried to install this one) biggest worry in that respect was whether or not I'd clear a silver birch tree for freesat. That points in a different direction though.
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Tuesday 15 November 2011 5:54PM
Norwich
I've just had to retune our tv for the third consecutive day because of "no signal" errors and breakup.
Are others having to do this?