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DTT-signal strength flicking between 0 -70%

  • 23-08-2010 11:31am
    #1
    stwome01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I recently got a Samsung tv with Mpeg4 tuner. I have an attic aerial and have been getting a good DTT signal 70% (from Spur Hill) with no pixelation. This morning when I turned on the tv I got a "weak or no signal" message. When I looked at the signal strength it was jumping between 0% and 70%. Is this normal? It probably the first windy weather we've got since I got the tv. Would a plug in signal booster help?

    Thanks,
    Seán


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  • #2
    slegs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,042 ✭✭✭slegs


    stwome01 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I recently got a Samsung tv with Mpeg4 tuner. I have an attic aerial and have been getting a good DTT signal 70% (from Spur Hill) with no pixelation. This morning when I turned on the tv I got a "weak or no signal" message. When I looked at the signal strength it was jumping between 0% and 70%. Is this normal? It probably the first windy weather we've got since I got the tv. Would a plug in signal booster help?

    Thanks,
    Seán

    Cant help to try a booster...they are not expensive. Has worked well for me.


  • #3
    parasite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,077 ✭✭✭parasite


    same here on spur hill today, must be testing


  • #4
    Mr McBoatface
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,579 ✭✭✭Mr McBoatface


    Nothing from mount leinster at the moment


  • #5
    stwome01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭stwome01


    Thanks for the response. It's a relief to hear that others are experiencing the same signal issues from Spur hill. I was a little concerned that might current setup mightn't be suitable. :)


  • #6
    pa990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭pa990


    dito


    signal going from 0 to 100%

    hopefully things will be back to normal by teatime :)


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  • #7
    lawhec
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭lawhec


    stwome01 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I recently got a Samsung tv with Mpeg4 tuner. I have an attic aerial and have been getting a good DTT signal 70% (from Spur Hill) with no pixelation. This morning when I turned on the tv I got a "weak or no signal" message. When I looked at the signal strength it was jumping between 0% and 70%. Is this normal? It probably the first windy weather we've got since I got the tv. Would a plug in signal booster help?

    Thanks,
    Seán
    Maybe something is moving in the direction of your aerial that is fine if stationery but blocks when moved about by the wind? A tree (or trees) is a possible culprit.


  • #8
    stwome01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭stwome01


    While I don't have direct line of sight of the aerial on spur hill I am living on a hill in an estate. There are no tree(s) for some distance in front of the house in the direction of the mast.

    The signal strength seem to have improved now @ 80%. Previously it was about 70% Every 10 - 15 seconds it suddenly drops to 0% and back to 80% after a second or so. While I haven't attempted to time the signal drop appear periodic so I think testing sound like the most likely scenario at the moment.

    Also it was still the same this morning though there isn't much wind.

    Thanks for your suggestion though.


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