Samsung 32" LCD. Plugged in, etc...But getting "no signal" on the screen when switching over to freeview channels...Do I have to get the ladder out & face the communal arial in a more desirable direction? Will I get into trouble for doing this? I live in Ruabon, nth, Wales...poor reception.
2006-09-17 06:26:36 · 9 answers · asked by kttemplar12 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Have you checked freeview.co.uk and see what it recommends for your area?I typed in LL14 1TG and it state you may need a new aerial.
I would recommend the knowledgable folks at Maplins as they often know what reception is like in your area. They have a £15 aerial whcih is meant to do the job for Freeview and just like Argos they do have a good returns policy.
If that doesn't work you will need to get\use te external aerial., in which case it is best to consult the owner of the flat, you don't want to do a Rod Hull.
Or another option is FreeSat from Sky. No monthly charges, one time fee of £150, wwith promise of more channels.
2006-09-17 06:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by nads 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I am not in the UK, I can tell you only how it works in the US, hopefully you can find some equivalency there. HD signals here are carried by the UHF (14-69) band analog channels, so a good UHF antenna is what you would use. The bad news is you have to be pointed directly at the transmission point, even a degree on either side will degrade the HD signal and the signal doesn't carry well...maybe 50 miles with a great antenna. VHF (2-13) will carry further. You should be able to find the local transmission points on-line at the governing body or channel web sites. All the channels tend to transmit from a central, usually high place, so everyone's signal should be better and you will remain trouble-free. Make sure your flat panel has a digital tuner on board, it is different from the standard tuner. You may need to subscribe to satellite if your location is very remote.
2006-09-17 06:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by fastfr8@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No signal does indeed mean exactly that. And DO NOT adjust your communal aerial, it will affect everybody who is connected to it and you don't know what system has been set up to the aerial. Wales does unfortunately have poor signal in a lot of areas, so you would be best finding out if you pay a yearly maintenance fee for your property, and whether it covers any problems on your communal aerial. If it doesn't , you may be best advised talking to your neighbours and agreeing to jointly fund a CAI registered aerial installer who can come and check out your system professionally.
If you have analogue pictures on the TV (standard BBC1, 2 , ITV and CH4) and thaey are good, then you may need to check how your TV receives its' Digital signal, because some of them have a separate input for analogue AND digital.
I wouldn't advise buying an electrically operated indoor aerial either because they very rarely cure a problem if an outdoor aerial is failing.
Overall,, you are best consulting a qualified and registered aerial fitter, but make sure you check out what you are allowed to do regards the communal side of things.
Best of luck
2006-09-17 07:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by Dave P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you do anything recheck your connections, do you have anything other additional appliances attached to the tv?
Check your scart leads are in correctly, that is what carries the picture and sound quality, also on some remotes there is a dtv remote button which you have to press to go on to digital side of your tv.
For the best aerial choose a 'wideband' aerial, it will pick up the most available digital channels, even said it wont do all.NO aerial can guarantee ALL channels.
Lastly i work for an electrical goods helpline and have access to all digital work going on in the country, and at present time alot of Cornwall, Devon and wales has major work going on in area, which can affect signals recieved to your television. Either way, go on to the freeview website to check your area out.
Hope this helps!
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2006-09-17 06:48:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get digital terristerial you need crystal clear,clean reception.No electrical intereference,ghosting,fading.All these factors will affect the reception.While analogue will work with weak reception,digital will have picture freeze etc.You need a good aerial and pos a mast head amp.If you live in Wales you may be blocked by hills or mountains.
2006-09-19 09:21:14 · answer #5 · answered by niall5660 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go onto the bbc website - go to the freeview link and type in your postcode. If you're not covered don't waste your money on a fancy "very weak signal" aerial. I did and it doesn't work.
2006-09-17 06:33:57 · answer #6 · answered by Emerelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not try one of the electric aerials first, available from Argos at £17.99 if it does not work bring it back for refund.
I have an external aerial for my downstairs TV but have two electric ones working free view boxes upstairs.
you could try moving the communal aerial late when everyone is sleeping but that maybe needs updated and thats why its rubbish
Remember Rod Hull died trying to fix an aerial ! be careful if u do
2006-09-17 06:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
although i don't live in wales, we bought a digital arial and put it in the loft, we now recieve the free channels hope this helps
2006-09-17 06:30:51 · answer #8 · answered by squashy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having an amp on your ariel can help
2006-09-17 06:34:41 · answer #9 · answered by Scooby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋