TV Aerial and Satellite
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There are all sorts of reasons why groups of TV channels might be missing
A knowledge of how TV Channels are broadcast might help
TV Transmission
The free or terrestrial digital channels picked up via a normal TV antenna from a nearby transmitter are transmitted in a tight frequency range band or multiplex or mux
Frequency and Channel Compression
Each frequency range can have several TV channels compressed together for transmission which are then decoded and separated by your TV, or set top box
For example,
BBC
Many of the BBC channels BBC1, BBC2,& BBC3 would be compressed together into a single digital signal band or multiplex to be decoded and separated by your TV or other receiver
ITV
The ITV, Channel 4 & E4 Stations would also be compressed together into a separate multiplex transmitted at a different frequency
Poor Freeview Coverage
If you can’t receive all the multiplexes from your nearest transmitter it may be that they aren’t covered in your area but there is likely to be a different explanation
Channel Changes
Sometimes certain channels numbers or allocations change and you will need to re-scan to recover the missing channels
Transmitter Failure or Maintenance
When scanning for channels fails to find the missing channels it’s worth checking that the TV transmitter is functioning correctly and is not down or running at reduced signal during essential maintenance
Aerial Alignment
Modern aerials are pretty good at receiving all the multiplex channels; if you originally received all channels it may be that your aerial alignment has changed and one or two of the less optimal multiplex frequencies now has too low a signal strength
Aerial Performance
Aerials need to collect a range of frequencies and if you have just bought a new TV or digital receiver it may be that your old aerial has insufficient gain or bandwidth to differentiate all the multiplex channels and needs updating
Poor Cable Performance
Once your aerial collects the signal it’s passed via an aerial cable to your receiver; poor cables or connectors can degrade an already weak signal and cause weaker signal channels to be dropped
Powerful Signal
It is possible to get too strong a signal from a nearby transmitter or relay which overwhelms the receiver; making it difficult to decode certain channels; if this is the case, an engineer can fit an attenuator between your aerial and reciver to output an optimal signal
Equipment Interference
If you have various pieces of equipment capable of receiving and outputting a signal; try turning off non-essential equipment to see if you can receive or retune the missing channels
Investigating the cause of sudden interference causing heavy pixellation and loss of sound for several days to certain ITV Channels
We received a request for help from someone in the Gateshead area who had trouble with certain ITV channels and when trying to re-tune their TV they lost all of the digital channels
The weather conditions recently have been really poor with extended periods of rain although that wouldn’t normally cause continuous interference, pixellation and loss of sound or digital signal
They received their terrestrial TV via Pontop Pike transmitter but no one else had reported a problem nor was there any word to say that essential maintenance work was undertaken on the transmitter mast
It seems the aerial cable was over 10 years old and rainwater had found its way into a hollow cavity and tracked from the rooftop aerial down to the TV aerial socket
The aerial socket was wet but luckily the TV wasn’t affected and while the exposed cable top could have been trimmed and adjusted to prevent future rainwater penetration it was thought better to replace the cable due to the evidence of corrosion and rubbing wear on parts of the cable sheath
Sky Contract
Once you have completed your contract period with Sky you can call to cancel your subscription and then have several options on how to use your satellite dish and receiver to receive free terrestrial and satellite channels
What Are The Main (Free) Alternatives to Sky in the UK
Poviding you have a TV licence; there should be no additional subscription costs to receive Digital terrestrial channels received via a rooftop or loft aerial
BBC and ITV channels can be "collected" by a Freeview digital receiver if your TV only receives the old analog channels that will cease to be broadcast from September 2012
If you have a modern HDTV, 3DTV or Smart TV; it will already have the decoding units built in to show Freeview channels
Freesat signals need a satellite dish and your old Sky dish should be suitable for this although it will need to be connected to a Freesat receiver to ensure you get the full range of free channels and free HD channels
Free Channels via Your Sky Receiver
Once your subscription service is cancelled you should still be able to receive most of the Free to Air or Free to View satellite channels you would get via Freesat although the actual Free channels may change as some may be subscription only if received via your Sky satellite receiver
Replacing The Sky Receiver
As mentioned, You can attach the Sky dish to a Freesat Receiver instead of your Sky box to receive the full range of Freesat channels including high definition; it’s also possible to get a range of receivers with built in storage to record programmes to hard drive
Replacing your Satellite Receiver in the Newcastle/Gateshead Area
If you’re wanting to end your Sky subscription, live in the Newcastle, Gateshead or Northumberland areas and need a quote to install a Freesat Satellite receiver then visit one of these pages to make an appointment for a Free Quote:
The 4G technology or 4th generation wireless technology is able to provide very high data rates to effectively enable ultra-broadband wireless internet access with gigabit data transfer capability to mobile as well stationary users.
The high data transfer rates should provide an alternative to terrestrial aerial based TV reception once the systems become properly established here in the UK
Currently EE is one of the few companies to advertise 4G but costs realistically preclude its use for streaming film and TV with 5GB of data packages currently costing over £50 per month. It should be just a matter of time before transfer allowances increase as other major players start to enter the market and look at home technologies not just mobile options
The great thing about the new services offered by the Freesat joint venture from the BBC and ITV is the ability to watch programmes previously aired, in other words you never need to miss another episode of your favourite series
Freesat offers a Realistic Alternative to SKY
The subscription free package seems too good to be true and yet for the cost of a Freesat satellite channel receiver and satellite dish (if you you don’t have one leftover from an earlier SKY installation) you can enjoy a whole range of Digital, High Definition Channels this Christmas
North East Benefits from Free TV
Freesat is a subscription-free satellite TV service offering digital television to everyone in the UK. It offers more than 150 TV, radio and interactive channels, including free HD services from ITV, the BBC and Channel 4; Freesat+ to record, pause and rewind, BBC iPlayer, ITV Player with 4OD and Demand 5 coming soon; all for free
Freesat Installation throughout the Newcastle and Gateshead Area
If you want a Freesat installation or looking to convert your expired SKY system then make an appointment for a Free Installation Quote:
Newcastle Freesat Installation
Gateshead Freesat Installation
Cramlington Freesat Installation
Morpeth Freesat Installation
Ponteland Freesat Installation
If you’re looking for an alternative to a normal 43cm or 48cm satellite dish then the sqish may be an option to receive Sky and Freesat
According to the Sqish manufacturers the latest model performs better than the original and can be garden, fence, window or even table mounted
Satellite dish disguise: The manufactures can supply a custom made vinyl print to fit ontop of the Sqish dish so that it can be colour matched to its surroundings
If you want a quote to install a satellite dish, Sqish dish or other custom satellite signal receiver in the North East try one of these links to arrange a quote: Newcastle or Gateshead
Popular satellite dish sizes include:the 60cm dish used for European satellite services and the 80cm dish chosen for world sat receivers; while Sky and Freesat vary between the older 43cm dish and the newer 48cm dish
