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poor tv signal

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I've got freeview and have an aerial in my loft. Just recently the picture has been breaking up quite badly on certain channels and the signal strength is really low. Oddly, BBC channels seem to be fine but alot of the other channels aren't.

I'm guessing i need to get a better aerial. Anyone got any advice cos i haven't got a clue about these things?

cheers

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  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    Get one put outside by a reliable installer, don't do a Rod Hull.

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  • debitcardmayhem
    debitcardmayhem Posts: 12,711 Forumite
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    It will cost nothing to check your cabling (terminators) first ....
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  • almillar
    almillar Posts: 8,621 Forumite
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    Are you sure the aerial is still pointing in the right direction? Could it have been knocked by anyone whilst up there?
  • chelms38
    chelms38 Posts: 425 Forumite
    The rats or squirrels in your loft might of knocked the aerial about.
  • [Deleted User]
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    Outside is best for signal strength and quality.
  • rafhelp
    rafhelp Posts: 365 Forumite
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    try an amplifier. if not then outdoor aerial. or if that as a problem it may the area you are in getting intereference so get FreeSAT
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