All posts by Michael Perry
Below are all of Michael Perry's postings, with the most recent are at the bottom of the page.
Roy:
Further to that said by MikeB, if you are happy with your current screen size there is no need, or benefit, from having a bigger one. Also don't mount it tooo high up on a wall, there are now reports of people suffering from neck problems due to the screen being too high and/or too big (a family member is a physiotherapist and reports an increase in such neck complaints). At least a newer TV set will have Freeview HD capability. A sound bar will improve the audio quality considerably, but you don't need a very expensive one to get much better sound, especially with music.
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Steve:
First thing is that we need your full post code so that we can see what the predicted reception is like at your location.
Secondly, check that the BT box is tuned to the correct channels. Look these up by using the Digital UK Coverage Checker in its Detailed mode and scroll down to the listing for the preferred transmitter. That will give you a list of all the available multiplexes.
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alan morrison:
I assume you are talking about the Freeview transmitter at Leamington Spa? This website does not run any transmitters at all.
As far as we can determine, there are no reported problems at that transmitter. So please check all your aerial cables and connections. Unplug any coaxial plugs/sockets and then refit, that will clear any unwanted corrosion/oxidation from the contacts. Then check that you are tuned to the correct transmitter signals by looking at the Digital UK Coverage Checker, selecting the Detailed output setting and scrolling down to the preferred transmitter. There will be a listing of all the multiplexes available from that transmitter with their channel numbers (these are not the programme numbers).
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MikeB:
I beg to differ. Once again we have different views. Not really a matter for discussion here.
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Andrew Tonkin:
It is in Kent, as stated on the page for that transmitter. The map is correct as well.
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Michael Burke:
If you already have a feed from the dish to an existing receiver then you cannot 'split' those cables to feed a second set. You will need an LNB with at least 4 outputs, or better one with 8 outputs, and run two new satallite coaxial cables (not ordinary TV coax) into the room you want to use the service. One method used by installers is to feed the two wires through the wall edge of the window frame but you have to make sure the seal around the cables is good and ensure you have run the cables a couple of inches below the input point to act as a drip loop so that rain water does not get into the house. You will need four 'F' type connectors that screw onto the LNB outputs at one end and the input sockets on the TV/Sat box at the indoor end. These are not the same as the coaxial plugs used for terrestrial TV such as Freeview.
The alternative entry method is to drill through the wall with a masonary drill, feed the two coaxial cables through, with a drip loop again and then seal the hole with waterproof mastic. You can also place a cover over the cable entry point to improve the looks.
Or you have a contractor come and fit the cables for you.
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Michael Burke:
Please see my reply to you at what is the difference between normal Co-axial cable and satellite grade? Can I | free and easy
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Glenn Layfield :
It is a matter of which transmitter is providing services to the area around your Lodge. If you provide a full post code for that location we may be able to advise any possible alternatives.
The broadcasters agree with Ofcom and Arqiva which transmitters will broadcast their signals and regional services are carefully controlled so as not to interfere with other broadcasts - and they are strictly regional.
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dennis:
There is no problem with the Winter Hill transmitter. If there were we would see thousands of complaints av=bout it - but there are none apart from yours. So you have a fault with your system. Check all the aerial cables and connections. Unpluhg all the coaxial plugs from their sockets and then refit, that will remove ab=ny corrosion/oxidation from the contacts which is a common cause of problems you report. Also ensure that you are tuned to the correct transmitter signals, you didn't give a full post code as is requested so we are unable to advice at this time. But if you put your post code and house number into the Digital UK Coverage Checker at Digital UK - Coverage checker and select Detailed view you can then scroll down to check which transmitters provide reliabkle signbals at your location and what channels it uses.
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Sunday 2 December 2018 10:58AM
Geoff Baldwin:
There was considerable publicity about the changes back in the spring. You could call Freeview on 0808 100 0288 and ask if the free replacement aerials service is still applicable to you. You will need to tell them that you cannot get COM7 or COM8 as you have an old Group A aerial. Note that if you also have cable TV or Satellite the offer never applied.
If they are unable to assist, then you need to talk to a local aerial contractor and have a wideband aerial fitted in place of your current Group A aerial. Don't let them confuse the issue by talking about needing a 'digital aerial' as there is no such thing.