All posts by Andy
Below are all of Andy's postings, with the most recent are at the bottom of the page.@jb38: Many thanks for your reply.
ive just done a test where ive got my old tv and connected it to a set top box via the satellite cable then connected the STB to the tv via a scart lead. Here's the result:
I get an excellent picture on all freeview channels.
According to the STB signal gauge i get the following UHF readings:
Channels 58,59 & 62 @ 100%
Channel 55 @ 50-65%.
I then connected my new tv with built-in freeview via just the satellite cable.
I get an excellent picture on all freeview channels apart from the BBC channels where it seems to break up now & again, maybe because of signal strengthquality..?.
This is a shame because i now will either have to invest in getting a new aerial set up or would i be better off purchasing a HD decoder as i already have the satellite dish & cable..?
Your comments would be most welcome, thank you.
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Thanks for the reply & link jb38, spent an hour having a good read on that site, very informative.
As regards to the co-ax plug it is correctly fitted so it's all still a bit of a mystery.
I think maybe a HD freesat box is the way to go because as you advise they have more reliable reception plus the HD channels.
I may also look into sorting an aerial out for backup etc.
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Sunday 21 August 2011 4:00PM
Burnley
Hi everyone,
ive recently moved into my flat and purchased a new tv with built in freeview.
I noticed that there was no co-ax cable attached to the outside aerial, however there was a co-ax plug on the cable attached to the outside satelitte dish.
I plugged it into the tv's aerial socket and then i used the tv's automatic scan for channels.
i get a very good picture & signal on all channels apart from the bbc channels which sometimes is ok but signal breaks up when its raining.
My mate said that it shouldn't be able to do this unless i have a decoder or have the tv it connected to the outside aerial, so is he right or is there another explanation..?