CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 08/03/04 02:05 PM Share Posted 08/03/04 02:05 PM I just bought one of those digital set top boxes, and even though we have roughly 97% of signal according to the box the picture goes on and off constantly making it unwatchable.Does anyone know of any decent antenna installers or can recommend me to someone ? Interested in finding out what needs to be done..I heard that normal tv antennas are normally suitable but this is beyond a joke, cant see anything..Normal FTA (Free to Air) is coming up hazy on channel 9 and 10. All other channels including SBS are clear.Any ideas?CheersChris Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9531-digital-tv-and-antenna-installers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashie Donating Members 663 Member For: 22y 2m 21d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 08/03/04 09:20 PM Share Posted 08/03/04 09:20 PM I've had digital TV since it first came out.If you have plenty of signal I wouldn't think that the aerial was the culprit.Normally a non-digital TV aerial will cause channel 10 and 2 to be unviewable/poor quality as these are normally outside the bandwidth of a standard analogue aerial.Dropouts can be caused by electrical noise around the house, things like: Christmas Tree Lights, Exhaust Fans Turned Off and On, Clothes Dryer etc.Do you find all the channels dropout?Do all the channels have about 97% signal?Quad Shield RG6 Co-Axial cable may help...I was previously in a rental property and used the existing "cheap and nasty" aerial and cable with good results. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9531-digital-tv-and-antenna-installers/#findComment-99038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYOPA Team Blueprint Donating Members 312 Member For: 21y 4m 29d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 08/03/04 09:28 PM Share Posted 08/03/04 09:28 PM At last... a topic I can actually help some one with.OK the problem sounds pretty easy. It sounds like you have to much signal going in.You'll need an attenuator, as to how much, that will be up to the TV guys.I can't recommend any one in particular, but will ask around and find someone reputable.PS I am selling my digital set top box ( DGTEC DH-2000a) cost me $795 if someone wants one, its only 6 months old, and hardly ever used. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9531-digital-tv-and-antenna-installers/#findComment-99042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
loop Member 49 Member For: 21y 5m 4d Location: North Central Victoria Posted 08/03/04 11:58 PM Share Posted 08/03/04 11:58 PM I had the same problem with picture break up, I just purchased a $40 booster and no more problems. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9531-digital-tv-and-antenna-installers/#findComment-99107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 09/03/04 12:26 AM Author Share Posted 09/03/04 12:26 AM Nice guys thanks for the info.. if you can find out about that attentuator thing would be good.Cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9531-digital-tv-and-antenna-installers/#findComment-99120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 2m 2d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 09/03/04 02:32 AM Share Posted 09/03/04 02:32 AM You should be able to go to Jaycar or DSE, they will have the attentuator and cables for you.Mal Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9531-digital-tv-and-antenna-installers/#findComment-99159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Gaza The Thief of BadGags Donating Members 527 Member For: 21y 6m 15d Location: Sydney Posted 09/03/04 05:20 AM Share Posted 09/03/04 05:20 AM OK the problem sounds pretty easy. It sounds like you have to much signal going in.You'll need an attenuator.... ANDI had the same problem with picture break up, I just purchased a $40 booster and no more problemsAm I missing something here.....sounds like two completely opposite answers hereHonest Gaza Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9531-digital-tv-and-antenna-installers/#findComment-99209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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