All posts by MikeP
Below are all of MikeP's postings, with the most recent are at the bottom of the page.
Mr. D:
Best to check with your local Planning Department as there are rules about how many and what size dishes are allowed on a property.
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Melanie
You need to look at http://network.uktv.co.uk/, which is the website for UK TV Network. This particular website is for technical assistance with reception, etc.
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Bryn Pond:
A dish only receives signals from the satellite it is aimed at, in your case that would the ones used for Freesat and Sky. Freeview is quite different as it is transmitted using ground-based masts, so you cannot use a satellite dish to get Freeview transmissions, you would need a traditional aerial to get Freeview.
You should discuss your options with BT directly and they can advise how you can receive their services. I am aware that if you use BT as your ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can arrange to have BT TV via that service - but note that you need at least an Infinity package to get sufficient download speed and you may want to consider whether a 20 Gb per month allowance is enough for your needs, if not then chose the Unlimited package.
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Jamie Jones:
The Broadcast Receiving Licence (TV Licence) is required if you have the equipment to receive live TV broadcasts. Just having the signals available from the cables does not constitute having 'receiving equipment' but if you connect a Freeview PVR/TV or a Sky receiver with connection to a display screen you would then need a licence - even if you don't switch it on.
However, currently, if you do not connect a receiver to either the terrestrial TV (the IEC coaxial socket) or satellite (the 'F' connector) outputs but connect a computer to the internet service to use the on-line services such as iPlayer, 4OD, etc that provide TV programmes that are delayed and not live then a licence is not needed. There are suggestions that the 'powers that be' may decide to change that situation.
Note that sellers of broadcast receiving equipment such as TV sets are required to inform TV Licencing of the fact that a set has been bought by someone living at a particular address, which is why they ask.
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Anne Gibson:
Perhaps you should direct your comments to the operators of that service. It is run by That's TV and you can contact them via their website at That's TV
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Neil Rogers:
It could be related to the engineering works being done at Sutrton Coldfield, see the entry above yours here.
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Ktopp
To be ablew to offer any suggestions as to why you are having problems with only ITV1, we would need at least a post code and some idea of what equipment you are using. Further comment depends on your response.
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Jason
Without a post code we have no idea how close to the relevant transmitter you are, the code allowing several checks to be made.
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G Jupp
It would be better to directly contact the channel who were broadcasting that programme. This website is not connected with any broadcaster and is aimed at helping with reception problems primarily.
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Tuesday 7 July 2015 10:45PM
Frank Hagan
The alignment of the dish is absolutely critical to get right. The azimuth (the East or West angle from true south) depends on the location of the dish. If you travel around with your caravan, you will need the different settings for each location.
There are websites that do the calculation for you, so it's worth looking up the angle for the chosen location. One site to look at is Calculate Azimuth And Elevation Angles but there are several others you could use. You will also need to know the required elevation, the websites can do that to. Then you need to set the 'skew' angle (the amount the LNB is rotated away from the vertical) and that is usually given by the websites as well. It's also a case of 'near enough' will not do, it has to be very carefully set up.
It is also vital to get the cables connected correctly so the power and controls are supplied properly to the LNB to select the polarity and band.