We got a freeview box yesterday, however, the signal does not appear to be strong enough for it to work properly and we can't even get film 4. We already have a booster but it doent seem to help much. Any suggestions for improving?
2006-09-12 22:06:37 · 7 answers · asked by anon 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
An aerial booster simply boosts the aerial signal for analogue. It's more than likely to have a detrimental effect on a digital signal.
I would suggest, firstly that you disconnect your booster and use just the roof aerial (I assume you have a roof aerial and not a set-top one). That should immediately improve the signal. If that works, then fine.
Failing that, you will have to pay for an aerial upgrade, which costs from £60 upwards. If someone says they can do it cheaper than that, ensure that they are giving you a digital strength aerial, not simply an analogue one, as the signal will be no better than what you have now.
I hope this helps.
2006-09-14 08:58:59 · answer #1 · answered by borogirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
till you reside very on the threshold of a transmitter, indoor aerials are fully ineffective for Freeview, regardless of a booster. regrettably, in case you are able to not extra healthful a roof aerial (it is the only thank you to get an excellent Freeview sign), you're somewhat caught...
2016-12-12 07:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It maybe your out of range for the freeview. If the ariel goes into your roof check that it is ok. It maybe that you will need to upgrade to a larger one. check out freeview website and I think you can enter your postcode to see what you can receive
2006-09-12 22:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by alismudge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try having an external aerial fitted that usually works but i think that might be quite expensive just for a freeview box
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2006-09-12 22:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to upgrade your aerial. In my case the digital transmitter was in a different place to the analogue, so we needed to move the aerial too.
2006-09-12 22:09:32 · answer #5 · answered by Leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds stupid, but get a cheap £5 aerial from Argos, they work wonders for every Digi box i've come across! lol
My last one managed to pick up 87 channels!!!
Good luck ;-)
2006-09-12 22:08:22 · answer #6 · answered by pompeyfc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem here is the ariel. I assume you are using an external ariel, you will need to upgrade it. Where you get an upgrade I'm not sure.
2006-09-12 22:34:26 · answer #7 · answered by Mark R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋