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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Thanks for that Ezra, I think I will proceed as follows. 1. Leave it as is for a few days and see if the picture remains okay 2. Assuming it is still okay I will add the splitter back in 3. Leave it a few days and see what happens. 4. a) If everything is okay and no picture break up then...- Leonthefixer
- Post #57
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
I think I will just see what works as has been suggested as I don't really understand all the different bits about gaining and losing db's and things like Automated Gain Control etc. To be honest I am more confused now than I was before ;-) If the picture carries on being okay with the booster...- Leonthefixer
- Post #55
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
The cable I have used is good quality Webro WF100 cable, which I understand is one of the best you can use. The length of the cable run is really quite small. Probably about 10 meters from aerial to lounge at the very most, I think it is actually less.- Leonthefixer
- Post #53
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Sorry that was my mistake. I have one of these splitters that look very much the same as the taps: http://www.aerialsandtv.co.uk/onlinesplittersandamps.html#InternalSplitters- Leonthefixer
- Post #52
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Thanks for that Trev - The picture was fine last night - see post 39 (http://hummy.tv/forum/threads/picture-break-up-sutton-coldfield-transmitter.6056/page-2#post-79028). I haven't watched any TV today so not sure if it is all still fine. I forgot to say the Splitter I have is one of these from...- Leonthefixer
- Post #48
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Thanks for that info - I think I will need to spend more time reading over it as I can't really get my head around it at the moment. The reason I thought it wasn't making much of a difference was because the signal strength readings from the Humax box were not massively different, only showing a...- Leonthefixer
- Post #46
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Thanks for the reply - I don't understand where you are seeing the signal being reduced by half by the splitter, excuse my stupidity but I thought it was only making a slight difference. When using the splitter with no booster v not using the splitter or booster I get about 2-3% less Signal...- Leonthefixer
- Post #41
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
So - last night I settled down to watch the TV recordings from the evening fully expecting the same issues that I have been having recently. The setup was such that the splitter is removed from the setup and the booster is removed. So the cable comes down from the aerial into the loft space as...- Leonthefixer
- Post #39
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Firstly, many thanks to all of you for taking the time to reply - it is very much appreciated. To run through the various points that have been raised: The booster I was using is a cheap one that has been kicking around for probably the last 10+ years. So it was by the sounds of it doing more...- Leonthefixer
- Post #38
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Thanks for your help Graham, I am quite close to Kegworth which isn't far from Derby. All of the local aerials point towards Sutton Coldfield apart from those on higher ground that point to Waltham. Unfortunately due to the location of my house I have no option but to go for Sutton Coldfield as...- Leonthefixer
- Post #27
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Many thanks Graham - I am quite a distance, about 29 miles. I have attached an image that should give all the info. Our area is known for getting a weak signal so I wouldn't have thought that I would be getting too strong a signal, but maybe I am wrong. Any views after seeing the detail in the...- Leonthefixer
- Post #25
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Yes that makes sense. I did notice that last week I think it was there was some issue with the transmitter but I guess that can now be ruled out if there is no issues with it now and I am still getting issues. There have been no change in buildings around em so that rules that out as well with...- Leonthefixer
- Post #23
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
prpr - could you expand on your reasoning about the splitter please so I can try to understand better why the position of it makes a difference. The splitter seemingly improves the signal strength at present by having it at the end of the cable run just prior to the cable going into the Humax...- Leonthefixer
- Post #21
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Where the cables go under the tiles should be fine, I can't be 100% sure until I get on the roof to check but the way I installed it there shouldn't be any issues as the cables run through a pipe so are protected and the cables are held in place on the tiles with wire clips. Ian - how does that...- Leonthefixer
- Post #18
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Can I ask if the new aerial is also on a long pole? As my aerial is on a long pole as the house is low down and I have witnessed it moving about in the wind but I didn't think it was excessive movement, but now you have mentioned it it is something I had not considered before. I will upload some...- Leonthefixer
- Post #15
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Was that causing intermittent picture break up for you before it was blown down? I guess the only way to see if that is the case is to take the aerial down and check it, I was very careful in how I routed the cable on the aerial to ensure any water ran away from the balun on the aerial and...- Leonthefixer
- Post #13
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Do you mean up on the actual aerial with regards to damp?- Leonthefixer
- Post #11
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
One idea I had was to run from the splitter in the loft a second cable down into the lounge to BT PVR box that I can borrow on the weekend. Then set both boxes up to record the same shows. Then watch my recordings and when I see break up on the Humax, switch to the BT box and see if that two has...- Leonthefixer
- Post #9
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
I live in a row of terraced houses, so can't be totally sure what the neighbours are doing but I am quite confident that the issues are happening when no other neighbours are in so microwaves are unlikely to be an issue. This had crossed my mind. Power Tool usage is a no. 4G Overloading - not...- Leonthefixer
- Post #8
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Sorry my mistake - I forgot to mention it in my initial post. When I first installed the aerial (I also forgot to state in the initial post that I did the install) I thought I would do without the signal booster as it seemed to get okay pictures. But I did notice some picture break up from time...- Leonthefixer
- Post #6
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Thanks for that Ezra, I think I will proceed as follows. 1. Leave it as is for a few days and see if the picture remains okay 2. Assuming it is still okay I will add the splitter back in 3. Leave it a few days and see what happens. 4. a) If everything is okay and no picture break up then...- Leonthefixer
- Post #57
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
I think I will just see what works as has been suggested as I don't really understand all the different bits about gaining and losing db's and things like Automated Gain Control etc. To be honest I am more confused now than I was before ;-) If the picture carries on being okay with the booster...- Leonthefixer
- Post #55
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
The cable I have used is good quality Webro WF100 cable, which I understand is one of the best you can use. The length of the cable run is really quite small. Probably about 10 meters from aerial to lounge at the very most, I think it is actually less.- Leonthefixer
- Post #53
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Sorry that was my mistake. I have one of these splitters that look very much the same as the taps: http://www.aerialsandtv.co.uk/onlinesplittersandamps.html#InternalSplitters- Leonthefixer
- Post #52
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Thanks for that Trev - The picture was fine last night - see post 39 (http://hummy.tv/forum/threads/picture-break-up-sutton-coldfield-transmitter.6056/page-2#post-79028). I haven't watched any TV today so not sure if it is all still fine. I forgot to say the Splitter I have is one of these from...- Leonthefixer
- Post #48
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Thanks for that info - I think I will need to spend more time reading over it as I can't really get my head around it at the moment. The reason I thought it wasn't making much of a difference was because the signal strength readings from the Humax box were not massively different, only showing a...- Leonthefixer
- Post #46
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Thanks for the reply - I don't understand where you are seeing the signal being reduced by half by the splitter, excuse my stupidity but I thought it was only making a slight difference. When using the splitter with no booster v not using the splitter or booster I get about 2-3% less Signal...- Leonthefixer
- Post #41
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
So - last night I settled down to watch the TV recordings from the evening fully expecting the same issues that I have been having recently. The setup was such that the splitter is removed from the setup and the booster is removed. So the cable comes down from the aerial into the loft space as...- Leonthefixer
- Post #39
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Firstly, many thanks to all of you for taking the time to reply - it is very much appreciated. To run through the various points that have been raised: The booster I was using is a cheap one that has been kicking around for probably the last 10+ years. So it was by the sounds of it doing more...- Leonthefixer
- Post #38
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Thanks for your help Graham, I am quite close to Kegworth which isn't far from Derby. All of the local aerials point towards Sutton Coldfield apart from those on higher ground that point to Waltham. Unfortunately due to the location of my house I have no option but to go for Sutton Coldfield as...- Leonthefixer
- Post #27
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Many thanks Graham - I am quite a distance, about 29 miles. I have attached an image that should give all the info. Our area is known for getting a weak signal so I wouldn't have thought that I would be getting too strong a signal, but maybe I am wrong. Any views after seeing the detail in the...- Leonthefixer
- Post #25
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Yes that makes sense. I did notice that last week I think it was there was some issue with the transmitter but I guess that can now be ruled out if there is no issues with it now and I am still getting issues. There have been no change in buildings around em so that rules that out as well with...- Leonthefixer
- Post #23
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
prpr - could you expand on your reasoning about the splitter please so I can try to understand better why the position of it makes a difference. The splitter seemingly improves the signal strength at present by having it at the end of the cable run just prior to the cable going into the Humax...- Leonthefixer
- Post #21
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Where the cables go under the tiles should be fine, I can't be 100% sure until I get on the roof to check but the way I installed it there shouldn't be any issues as the cables run through a pipe so are protected and the cables are held in place on the tiles with wire clips. Ian - how does that...- Leonthefixer
- Post #18
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Can I ask if the new aerial is also on a long pole? As my aerial is on a long pole as the house is low down and I have witnessed it moving about in the wind but I didn't think it was excessive movement, but now you have mentioned it it is something I had not considered before. I will upload some...- Leonthefixer
- Post #15
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Was that causing intermittent picture break up for you before it was blown down? I guess the only way to see if that is the case is to take the aerial down and check it, I was very careful in how I routed the cable on the aerial to ensure any water ran away from the balun on the aerial and...- Leonthefixer
- Post #13
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Do you mean up on the actual aerial with regards to damp?- Leonthefixer
- Post #11
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
One idea I had was to run from the splitter in the loft a second cable down into the lounge to BT PVR box that I can borrow on the weekend. Then set both boxes up to record the same shows. Then watch my recordings and when I see break up on the Humax, switch to the BT box and see if that two has...- Leonthefixer
- Post #9
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
I live in a row of terraced houses, so can't be totally sure what the neighbours are doing but I am quite confident that the issues are happening when no other neighbours are in so microwaves are unlikely to be an issue. This had crossed my mind. Power Tool usage is a no. 4G Overloading - not...- Leonthefixer
- Post #8
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
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Picture Break Up - Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
Sorry my mistake - I forgot to mention it in my initial post. When I first installed the aerial (I also forgot to state in the initial post that I did the install) I thought I would do without the signal booster as it seemed to get okay pictures. But I did notice some picture break up from time...- Leonthefixer
- Post #6
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder