Having problems with your television reception? Not being
able to pick up channels you should be receiving? If these are the kind of
issues you are having with your television antenna, then not to worry, there
are a host of options available to solve your issues. Narrowing down the faults
in your system may seem like a headache to undertake, but with a little
patience and with the aid of a professional, you will have your television up
and running in no time.
Since the big switch off of analogue signals went national
late last year, many people have yet to catch up with the different technology
involved with digital terrestrial television. Whilst the premise is still the
same, the technology has moved on and brought with it a whole host of new
problems. One of the main problems people suffer from is through loss of
signal.
Common reception
issues
In the past where a poor antenna signal results in a snowy
or fuzzy picture, digital television is an all or nothing service in which if
your television reception is too poor you will not even see a picture. This can
be especially annoying to viewers considering digital television has meant that
multiple television stations reside within a frequency that took the place of a
single analogue channel. This can mean a loss of multiple channels with just a
simple fault.
A professional digital antenna installation engineer will be
able to direct you in the right direction, with a host of problem solving
options to choose from. You may need to upgrade your antenna to a digitally
approved digital antenna to receive a good picture, or you may have to upgrade old caballing
around your home. If you live in an area where reception is an issue due to
environmental factors, then you may need to upgrade to a wide band antenna to
achieve a great signal.
A digital antenna installation professional will be able to
go through your personal set up and find faults in a matter of no time at all.
By ticking off all the necessary points of common issues along your television
signal route, an installer will be able to point you in the right direction to
get your television back up and running.
It could be more than
bad equipment
Environmental factors can come into play depending on your
location. Most built up cities will be able to offer great reception to all,
but with all perfect reception, comes certain black spots on the reception map.
These can be found behind large office buildings, near radio masts, hills and
other natural features that will block your signal. In these instances, signal
boosters can be applied to your existing system at a moderate cost to further
improve your reception.
In some instances, you may be receiving your digital
television signal from multiple broadcast locations which is a common problem
for those who live on the outskirts of town. Choosing a high gain or wideband
antenna may help to solve your issues, along with signal boosters to help
achieve a greater overall signal. The benefits of digital terrestrial
television far outweigh the analogue option of before, and with so many
channels and rich content featured from your favourite broadcasters, it’s time
to resolve your signal problems.
A digital antenna installation professional will be able to
point you in the right location when it comes to boosting your signal,
upgrading your existing antenna to a high gain version as well as giving you advice
on cable routing around your home. If it is jargon-free advice, a high quality
installation and a professional finish you are after from your installer, ask
for a quote today and you can start to enjoy your favourite shows with a
perfect signal again.
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