MPEG4 tests - Not a Public Service

Mossy Monk · 27-07-2009 10:41am

I will buy a real aerial this week to see if this resolves my reception problems. It would be handy for analogue anyway.

Souriau · 27-07-2009 11:58am

MYOB wrote: »

Are you sure thats not down to your TV/decoder? Its accurate here.

There are no adjustment made on the LG TV
When I check the UK freeview it is showing the correct time in GMT+DST
but when I change channel to RTE it is showing GMT only which is 1 hour behind.
I am able to gel UK and Eire DTT
RTE1 is 801
RTE2 is 802
TV3 is 803
TG4 is 804
Test is 805

bucks73 · 27-07-2009 1:16pm

I get the same on the PS3s Play TV. Time is showing as one hour behind even though UK is selected as region.

In any case just RTE2 showing a picture along with full EPG data and all radio stations fine.

Edit: Woodcock Hill

podgeandrodge · 27-07-2009 5:33pm

RTE2 coming in fine from 3Rock. (in Terenure). Other channels showing test card.

glineli · 27-07-2009 9:35pm

hi

i have a samsung 32b530. this is dtt compatible. i was receiving the dtt test cards last week, no problem at all, however now they are gone. when i do a new scan i get no digital channels now at all. i am pointing to meaghara and have the correct aerial.

any help would be great

thanks

Mossy Monk · 27-07-2009 9:43pm

They are testing. I have lost them too.

glineli · 28-07-2009 8:09am

Mossy Monk wrote: »

They are testing. I have lost them too.

Thanks Mossy

Is it possible though that some people pointing to Meaghara would get the tests while others in a different location, pointing to Meaghara also wouldnt?

watty · 28-07-2009 8:21am

Unlikely.

glineli · 28-07-2009 9:20am

Just rang samsung there, they said i need to rest the tuner. they wont tell you over the phone unless you are right in front of the tv, which i am not.

anyone know how to do this?

radiospan · 28-07-2009 9:43am

RTE2 is on in Limerick from Woodcock Hill. But during the Galway Races yesterday the aspect was slightly off. It was like 14:9 vertically stretched to 16:9. (The RTE TWO logo touching the top of the screen) I don't know if that was everywhere, or maybe just for that programme?

John mac · 28-07-2009 9:47am

Mossy Monk wrote: »

They are testing. I have lost them too.

???

Mossy Monk · 28-07-2009 10:49am

John mac wrote: »

???

I will simplify it.

These DTT broadcasts are tests
I currently receive no channels from my local transmitter but I have in the past.

John mac · 28-07-2009 11:33am

Mossy i was pionting the ??? to glineli. who did not seem to understand your post.

glineli · 28-07-2009 12:33pm

John mac wrote: »

Mossy i was pionting the ??? to glineli. who did not seem to understand your post.

I fully understand Mossys post.

My question is can 2 people pointing to the same feed, in this case Meaghara, get different DTT results. So one person get the DTT test service, which is now rte1 and rte2 running and the other does not.

I brought my tv to one of the lads house who also points to Meaghara and i was able to tune in the DTT tests fine. However, when i try at my own house i dont get anything, also pointing to Meaghara.

slegs · 28-07-2009 12:42pm

glineli wrote: »

I fully understand Mossys post.

My question is can 2 people pointing to the same feed, in this case Meaghara, get different DTT results. So one person get the DTT test service, which is now rte1 and rte2 running and the other does not.

I brought my tv to one of the lads house who also points to Meaghara and i was able to tune in the DTT tests fine. However, when i try at my own house i dont get anything, also pointing to Meaghara.

The signal power could be lower than before and your friend might have better reception for what ever reason (better aerial, cabling, amplifier etc). If he can get it from Maghera then they are still broadcasting. But are you sure he is getting from Maghera and not Cairn Hill, Truskmore or even Woodcock Hill depending (on where he is).

Mossy Monk · 28-07-2009 12:42pm

It would depend on your signal strength

Mr McBoatface · 28-07-2009 1:18pm

RTE1 back with live picture and sound from Mount leinster , RTE2 which was showing program for the last few days is now only testcard along with TV3 and TG4

netwhizkid · 28-07-2009 2:08pm

jobyrne30 wrote: »

RTE1 back with live picture and sound from Mount leinster , RTE2 which was showing program for the last few days is now only testcard along with TV3 and TG4

RTÉ1 also back on Mullaghanish but signal much weaker now with pixalation on RTÉ1 & RTÉ2 and the testcard on TV3, TG4 and RTÉNL Test Channel, Keep an eye on RTÉ2 as I'd swear during one ad break before the pixalation seemed to kick in it was showing in High def. A severely wet day here in Kerry may not be helping my signal either.

glineli · 28-07-2009 4:39pm

slegs wrote: »

The signal power could be lower than before and your friend might have better reception for what ever reason (better aerial, cabling, amplifier etc). If he can get it from Maghera then they are still broadcasting. But are you sure he is getting from Maghera and not Cairn Hill, Truskmore or even Woodcock Hill depending (on where he is).

Hi is just outside galway, on the N17 and i am in Crusheen. So i am closer to Maghera. Galway go to Maghera aswell, correct?

Red Giant · 28-07-2009 4:49pm

RTE 1 & 2 on digital back here today in Glasnevin. I wonder if there is a bias against the local competition in the transmission company (RTEnl) its in the name! No TV3 or TG4 yet

The_Conductor · 28-07-2009 5:08pm

Red Giant wrote: »

RTE 1 & 2 on digital back here today in Glasnevin. I wonder if there is a bias against the local competition in the transmission company (RTEnl) its in the name! No TV3 or TG4 yet

Look back on the reception reports from previous in this forum. TV3 seems to be the channel off-air far more frequently than any of the other 3........

mjsmyth · 28-07-2009 5:26pm

RTE 1&2 coming loud and clear from Kippure.

Galway · 28-07-2009 9:08pm

Cairn Hill and Maghera now back with Rtes 1 and 2. Maghera strength down now about 10% - gettin same strength now from both transmitters but CH is over 100 km away from me and Maghera less than 50!

fred_1985 · 28-07-2009 10:44pm

It's nice to see RTE1 and RTE2 back in perfect digital.

Couldn't care less about TV3 or TG4 to be honest.

The_Conductor · 29-07-2009 6:04am

3 Rock signal strength increased ~20%
No probs locking the radio stations but DTT etc cannot lock.
Need a stronger signal.......
Analogue signals from 3 Rock appear to have been massively increased in strength.

gfinn · 29-07-2009 1:15pm

Woodcock Hill also has RTE1 & 2 back. Regarding an earlier post on the EPG time, its accurate for me here with a Sony Bravia.

lrdisco · 30-07-2009 6:47am

RTE1 & 2 back from Mount Leinster here in Carlow, anyone know when the other 2 will be back on?

watty · 30-07-2009 7:14am

Only reliably when the service launches. There is no launch date yet.

There is NO PUBLIC SERVICE. This is only an installation / engineering test phase.

The_Conductor · 30-07-2009 7:17am

Signal strength turned back up @ 3Rock. RTE1, RTE2 and TG4 onair- TV3 testcard.

S.

netwhizkid · 30-07-2009 9:58am

All signal lost by me from Mullaghanish, All TV and radio gone, perhaps they are migrating the equipment from the old to new antennae.

marclt · 30-07-2009 11:20am

watty wrote: »

Only reliably when the service launches. There is no launch date yet.

This is only an installation / engineering test phase.

I just wonder what they possibly have left to test.

Surely if they were working to the old time frame, all the testing should be completed? :rolleyes:

Are the frequencies they are currently broadcasting on now, going to remain the same when they launch the full service? Anyone able to answer that question for me please?

The_Conductor · 30-07-2009 11:23am

marclt wrote: »

I just wonder what they possibly have left to test.

At some sites they may possibly have new UHF antenna, with tighter directionality, that they may possibly not have fully calibrated against some UK sites which may have reported interference, along with ongoing testing at other pre-existing arrays at other RTENL sites.

mjsmyth · 30-07-2009 3:50pm

smccarrick wrote: »

Signal strength turned back up @ 3Rock. RTE1, RTE2 and TG4 onair- TV3 testcard.

S.

Same here, except coming from Kippure.

30-07-2009 3:54pm

No signal at all here in Cork City. I know it's only testing, but you get used to the better picture and the episode guide really quickly and its a pain switching back to analogue

Why can't they just leave the service on until RTE pulls it's finger out of it's ass?

Mossy Monk · 30-07-2009 4:39pm

Sweet **** all here in Dungarvan

Deleted User wrote: »

Why can't they just leave the service on until RTE pulls it's finger out of it's ass?

It's not really up to RTÉ though.

byte · 30-07-2009 6:40pm

All down at Truskmore too.

magher · 30-07-2009 8:58pm

claremount cairn has rte 1 2 and tg4 but no tv3

gtg60 · 31-07-2009 11:29am

Three Rock and Kippure back up with all channels this morning

Mr McBoatface · 31-07-2009 11:54am

Recieving all channels from mount leinster too

vsat · 31-07-2009 12:35pm

Truskmore now up and running again, all channels in Killybegs prefect with SR10, no amp.

Regards,

slegs · 31-07-2009 12:43pm

All 4 channels with EPG broadcasting from Kippure also. Digital Aertel seems to be up to date also.

netwhizkid · 31-07-2009 12:45pm

All channels and radio back up and running off Mullaghanish. RTENL Test showing the test card and signal is stronger now also.

Pat Gleeson · 31-07-2009 1:13pm

Ditto Woodcock Hill

Souriau · 31-07-2009 1:54pm

All channles back on via Cairn Hill transmitter on CH.47
RTE 1, RTE2, TV3 all very good
TG4 audio is out of sync with video.
RTENL Test card as usual
Picture quality 100%, yesterday was 0%
Signal strengh 60%, yesterday was 10%

Souriau · 31-07-2009 1:56pm

vsat wrote: »

Truskmore now up and running again, all channels in Killybegs prefect with SR10, no amp.

Regards,

What UHF frequency is this transmitter is using for digital transmission?

Galway · 31-07-2009 3:10pm

Maghera back but the signal down by at least 10% as against previously. I now get Cairn Hill and Maghera on virtually same strength. Maghera is my local TX and Cairn Hill im out of service area! I should add that C Hill is UNAMPLIFIED too.

glineli · 31-07-2009 4:00pm

Galway wrote: »

Maghera back but the signal down by at least 10% as against previously. I now get Cairn Hill and Maghera on virtually same strength. Maghera is my local TX and Cairn Hill im out of service area! I should add that C Hill is UNAMPLIFIED too.

My Maghera signal is still not picking up anything. Oh the joy of tests!!!!

sesswhat · 31-07-2009 4:59pm

All back on Holywell Hill also.

CrowdedHouse · 31-07-2009 6:35pm

I don't seem to be getting Mt Leinster, what channel is it on ?

Mahera/Cairn/Kippure OK

vsat · 31-07-2009 8:30pm

What UHF frequency is this transmitter is using for digital transmission?

channel 53

RTE1, RTE2,TV3, Tng, Test card

regards

MPEG4 tests - Not a Public Service

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