Is this a new TV for you and if so did the problem occur with the old TV?
What is the make and model number of the TV?
How do you receive the signals for the TV channels, direct via an antenna or via a "box" e.g. PVR, of some description?
If via a “box’, what is the make and model number of the ‘box”
Have you checked the signal levels of the channels using the TV (or "box's”) inbuilt signal level meter - most have this provision somewhere in the menu options?
If all the signals are low, check the location of the TV transmitter in your area and make sure that the aerial is pointed directly towards the broadcast transmitter.
Also check for any nearby obstructions such as tall trees or any new high building that are in a direct line between the TV transmitter and you antenna that may be interfering with the signal.
Is your antenna high enough?
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If it is and you have checked that the antenna is in good condition and that all the connections between the antenna and the TV (or the "box') are OK and you still get low level signals (remember the higher the dB value the lower the signal level if the level is represented in dB, most just show 0-100 so the higher the better) you may need to get a masthead amplifier to boost the signal.
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If it is and you have checked that the antenna is in good condition and that all the connections between the antenna and the TV (or the "box') are OK and you still get low level signals (remember the higher the -ve dB value the lower the signal level if the level is represented in dB, most just show 0-100 so the higher the better) you may need to get a masthead amplifier to boost the signal.
Are the channels breaking up all the time or only perhaps when an appliance has started up, e.g. a refrigerator or an air conditioner or even a faulty CFL light which may be emitting strong EMR which is being picked up by the antenna and which interferes with the TV signal?
Is this a new TV for you and if so did the problem occur with the old TV?
What is the make and model number of the TV?
How do you receive the signals for the TV channels, direct via an antenna or via a "box" e.g. PVR, of some description?
If via a “box’, what is the make and model number of the ‘box”
Have you checked the signal levels of the channels using the TV (or "box's”) inbuilt signal level meter - most have this provision somewhere in the menu options?
If all the signals are low, check the location of the TV transmitter in your area and make sure that the aerial is pointed directly towards the broadcast transmitter.
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Also check for any nearby obstructions such as tall trees or any new high building that may be interfering with the signal.
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Also check for any nearby obstructions such as tall trees or any new high building that are in a direct line between the TV transmitter and you antenna that may be interfering with the signal.
Is your antenna high enough?
If it is and you have checked that the antenna is in good condition and that all the connections between the antenna and the TV (or the "box') are OK and you still get low level signals (remember the higher the dB value the lower the signal level if the level is represented in dB, most just show 0-100 so the higher the better) you may need to get a masthead amplifier to boost the signal.
Are the channels breaking up all the time or only perhaps when an appliance has started up, e.g. a refrigerator or an air conditioner or even a faulty CFL light which may be emitting strong EMR which is being picked up by the antenna and which interferes with the TV signal?
Is this a new TV for you and if so did the problem occur with the old TV?
What is the make and model number of the TV?
How do you receive the signals for the TV channels, direct via an antenna or via a "box" e.g. PVR, of some description?
If via a “box’, what is the make and model number of the ‘box”
Have you checked the signal levels of the channels using the TV (or "box's”) inbuilt signal level meter - most have this provision somewhere in the menu options?
If all the signals are low, check the location of the TV transmitter in your area and make sure that the aerial is pointed directly towards the broadcast transmitter.
Also check for any nearby obstructions such as tall trees or any new high building that may be interfering with the signal.
Is your antenna high enough?
If it is and you have checked that the antenna is in good condition and that all the connections between the antenna and the TV (or the "box') are OK and you still get low level signals (remember the higher the dB value the lower the signal level if the level is represented in dB, most just show 0-100 so the higher the better) you may need to get a masthead amplifier to boost the signal.
Are the channels breaking up all the time or only perhaps when an appliance has started up, e.g. a refrigerator or an air conditioner or even a faulty CFL light which may be emitting strong EMR which is being picked up by the antenna and which interferes with the TV signal?
How do you receive the TV channels, via antenna or via a "box" of some description?
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How do you receive the signals for the TV channels, direct via an antenna or via a "box" e.g. PVR, of some description?
-
Have you checked the signal levels of the channels using the TV (or "box's) inbuilt signal level meter - most have them somewhere in the menu options?
+
If via a “box’, what is the make and model number of the ‘box”
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Have you checked the signal levels of the channels using the TV (or "box's”) inbuilt signal level meter - most have this provision somewhere in the menu options?
If all the signals are low, check the location of the TV transmitter in your area and make sure that the aerial is pointed directly towards the broadcast transmitter.
Also check for any nearby obstructions such as tall trees or any new high building that may be interfering with the signal.
Is your antenna high enough?
If it is and you have checked that the antenna is in good condition and that all the connections between the antenna and the TV (or the "box') are OK and you still get low level signals (remember the higher the dB value the lower the signal level if the level is represented in dB, most just show 0-100 so the higher the better) you may need to get a masthead amplifier to boost the signal.
Are the channels breaking up all the time or only perhaps when an appliance has started up, e.g. a refrigerator or an air conditioner or even a faulty CFL light which may be emitting strong EMR which is being picked up by the antenna and which interferes with the TV signal?
How do you receive the TV channels, via antenna or via a "box" of some description?
Have you checked the signal levels of the channels using the TV (or "box's) inbuilt signal level meter - most have them somewhere in the menu options?
If all the signals are low, check the location of the TV transmitter in your area and make sure that the aerial is pointed directly towards the broadcast transmitter.
Also check for any nearby obstructions such as tall trees or any new high building that may be interfering with the signal.
Is your antenna high enough?
-
If it is and you have checked that the antenna is in good condition and that all the connections between the antenna and the TV (or the "box') are OK and you still get low level signals (remember the higher the dB value the lower the signal level if the level is represented in dB, most just show 0-100 so the higher the better) you may need to get a masthead antenna to boost the signal.
+
If it is and you have checked that the antenna is in good condition and that all the connections between the antenna and the TV (or the "box') are OK and you still get low level signals (remember the higher the dB value the lower the signal level if the level is represented in dB, most just show 0-100 so the higher the better) you may need to get a masthead amplifier to boost the signal.
Are the channels breaking up all the time or only perhaps when an appliance has started up, e.g. a refrigerator or an air conditioner or even a faulty CFL light which may be emitting strong EMR which is being picked up by the antenna and which interferes with the TV signal?
Hi @lestersmith1257,
What is the make and model number of the TV?
How do you receive the TV channels, via antenna or via a "box" of some description?
Have you checked the signal levels of the channels using the TV (or "box's) inbuilt signal level meter - most have them somewhere in the menu options?
If all the signals are low, check the location of the TV transmitter in your area and make sure that the aerial is pointed directly towards the broadcast transmitter.
Also check for any nearby obstructions such as tall trees or any new high building that may be interfering with the signal.
Is your antenna high enough?
If it is and you have checked that the antenna is in good condition and that all the connections between the antenna and the TV (or the "box') are OK and you still get low level signals (remember the higher the dB value the lower the signal level if the level is represented in dB, most just show 0-100 so the higher the better) you may need to get a masthead antenna to boost the signal.
Are the channels breaking up all the time or only perhaps when an appliance has started up, e.g. a refrigerator or an air conditioner or even a faulty CFL light which may be emitting strong EMR which is being picked up by the antenna and which interferes with the TV signal?