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RE: [OT] - DTT Signal Strengths



> Some figures from my freeview box:
> Old Box: Strength 80%, Quality 100%
> New Box: Strength 100%, Quality 15%

Steve, 100% strength with low quality suggests your signal strength is too
high, ie clipping.

> I've redone all the F-connectors several times now, decent cable to
the
> main TV, but whatever I've changed, makes NO difference to the quality
> of the reception, ie. awful. Can someone please offer some advice as
to
> where I might be going wrong?

Your aerial and new wiring may be *too* good :)

I would get some attenuators and insert inline with the main aeriel feed,
get a selection, maybe adjustable one:

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/search/browse.jsp?N=1000653

Maplins also sell them I think.





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