All posts by MikeP
Below are all of MikeP's postings, with the most recent are at the bottom of the page.
Dawn Quinn :
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A dish is only used to receive signals from a satellite and cannot be used for any other purpose as that is all it is designed to do. Freeview is a ground-based service so you need an aerial connected to your TV or set top box to get their programmes. The aerial needs to be suitable for your local transmitter so we could advise better if we knew roughtly where you live by giving a post code (or that of a nearby shop or post office). Note that there is no such thing as a 'digital' aerial, all aerials for domestic TV reception are suitable for current signals providing you observe the grouping and polarity setting - your aerial installer will be able to advise. We usually suggest using a log-periodic aerial as that is most likely to be usable for any forthcoming changes over the next 5 years or maybe more. (BTW, 'ariel' is the name of a type face style!)
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Kim:
Please see the responses at 3e where other people have asked the same question.
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Dottie
I'm afraid you may have a fault with your equipment as there are no other reports from the area of such problems.
Please check that ypur aerial has not become misaligned, that the aerial connections to the TV set are in good condition and correctly inserted in the sockets. Also chack that the cables have not become damaged.
Yopu should also check with neighbours to seeif their Freeview (not Sky or Freesat) services are OK.
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I have now lost all signal can you tell me what the problem migTuesday 14 April 2015 9:11PM
Trowbridge
Ray Pryke and Myra
We cannot assist if we are not aware of roughly where you live. You can help us to help you by giving a postcode (or that of a close by shop or post office) please. From that we can work out which transmitter(s) is appropriate for your location, whether there are any engineering works at present, etc.
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David Chappell:
I use W7 and W8.1 with IE11 and Firefox 37.0.1 on both systems. This site works correctly under both operating systems and with both browsers in those systems.
Could it be that some add-on is causing a problem? It is well known that some of the 'foistware' pushed out with some applications can cause unexpected difficulties.
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Andy:
We really need some idea of where you are and what equipment you are using. The location, given as a postcode (or that of a nearby shop or post office) helps to show which of the many transmitters might be the preferred option, it also helps to show what the terrain is between you and that transmitter as hills/buildings in the way can affect reception. That assumes you are using Freeview. If, however, you are using Sky or FreeSat, then different considerations apply - hence the need to know what equipment is in use.
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Can I use my digital freeview box abroad and receive English chThursday 16 April 2015 10:49PM
Trowbridge
Lynda Chanudet:
You will not get any UK Freeview signals in any location that far south in France - it's just far too far away from any of the Freeview terrestrial transmitters that are all based in the UK.
You may, however, be able to get some signals from FreeSat or Sky even without a subscription - but you may need a larger than average dish to get sufficient reception as some of the 'beams' from the satellites are aimed at the UK mainland and not central or southern France. Have a look at Eutelsat 28A Super on this website.
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Patcham (Brighton and Hove, England) Freeview Light transmitterFriday 17 April 2015 10:29PM
Trowbridge
Jane Varey:
For anyone to be able to assist we would always need an idea of roughly where you live, either giving a postcode of home or a nearby shop or post office. Without that there is no way to determine which trtansmitter you may be trying to use.
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How can I get Italian satellite channels in the UK? | Help! NonFriday 17 April 2015 10:32PM
Trowbridge
Sami:
The Freesat signals do not cover Ethiopia at all so there is no way to receive the services that way.
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Monday 6 April 2015 8:25PM
Jim
You do not need internet to receive Sky. You do need a dish mounted externally and in accord with the planning rules, see Planning Portal - Satellite,TV and Radio Antenna but note that there are a few differences relevant to Scotland. If you ive in a 'multiple occupation' building, such as a block of flats, you should check the rules for that situation. If the accommodation is rented, then check with your property owner or their representative as their permission may be required.
The alternative is FreeSat, see Freesat - Subscription free HD Satellite TV through a Digital Box for a guide to their channels. They have as little motor sport as Freeview though.
For Sky you will need to take a subscription that includes the Sport services, though some are not happy with the amount of football shown. Sky would supply a box free of charge and they advice having a telephone point close by to connect to the Sky box. See Sky Shop for information on what Sky offer and how much it would cost.
A post code often helps those contributing here to determine what the options are as some parts of the UK have difficulties receiving satellite signals due to tall buildings, mountains, etc. Likewise for Freeview reception advice.
Hope that helps.