Digital Reception Probs

[Ext User(Matty)]

Hi i have a standard definition set top box but nearly every day it
cuts out the antenna is 3 years old put in by professionals and i've
had a quick look at the splitter in the roof but am not sure what to
look for.can any one suggest what the problemmight be.Thanks

[Ext User(Netmask)]

"Matty" <rduyker@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi i have a standard definition set top box but nearly every day it
> cuts out the antenna is 3 years old put in by professionals and i've
> had a quick look at the splitter in the roof but am not sure what to
> look for.can any one suggest what the problemmight be.Thanks
>

Is the antenna designed for Digital TV transmissions only viz ch 6 to 69 or
a full range unit covering the non digital channels below ch6?

If it is capable for example of receiving ch2 ABC analog you may well have
an electrical/impulse noise problem that typically sits in the low end of
the spectrum.

Go to the DBA forums for a full discussion on antenna types for Digital TV
versus Analog.

[Ext User(Pete)]

Netmask wrote:

> If it is capable for example of receiving ch2 ABC analog you may well have
> an electrical/impulse noise problem that typically sits in the low end of
> the spectrum.

In which case the OP would have been experiencing this problem as
interference when watching TV without the STB, particularly when
watching the ABC. Can he confirm this?

Peter

[Ext User(atec77)]

Matty wrote:
> Hi i have a standard definition set top box but nearly every day it
> cuts out the antenna is 3 years old put in by professionals and i've
> had a quick look at the splitter in the roof but am not sure what to
> look for.can any one suggest what the problemmight be.Thanks
>
Ok describe signal strength and anything else you think might or might
not be important , does it pop a lot ?

[Ext User(Matty)]

signal strength is good but it tends to cut out alittle but if i let
the kids watch a dvd on then go back to watching digital tv i usually
find i have to reset the box(turnon off at powerpoint0 then it's ok
picture is good. ta matt

[Ext User(Ralph)]

What brand and model box?
How old is it?
Has it started doing this recently or since purchase?

"Matty" <rduyker@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> signal strength is good but it tends to cut out alittle but if i let
> the kids watch a dvd on then go back to watching digital tv i usually
> find i have to reset the box(turnon off at powerpoint0 then it's ok
> picture is good. ta matt
>

[Ext User(Netmask)]

"Matty" <rduyker@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> signal strength is good but it tends to cut out alittle but if i let
> the kids watch a dvd on then go back to watching digital tv i usually
> find i have to reset the box(turnon off at powerpoint0 then it's ok
> picture is good. ta matt


Signal strength is not the only factor with digital TV transmissions -
signal quality is also a factor. Check to see if you antenna is optimised
for digital transmission ie ch 6 to 69 only.

[Ext User(Justin)]

Pete wrote:
> Netmask wrote:
>
>> If it is capable for example of receiving ch2 ABC analog you may well
>> have an electrical/impulse noise problem that typically sits in the
>> low end of the spectrum.
>
> In which case the OP would have been experiencing this problem as
> interference when watching TV without the STB, particularly when
> watching the ABC. Can he confirm this?

It wouldn't necessarily be as noticeable on analogue as you don't have
the pixelation.