Weird reception issue

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bobblebob wrote: »

Yea good point will try that, thanks

I meant to ask, is that TV on the end of the longest run of cable? If so that could be the issue if the signal is getting degraded by the weather. Don't forget that the weather between you and at the transmitter itself will affect things.

bobblebob

Colin_Maybe wrote: »

I meant to ask, is that TV on the end of the longest run of cable? If so that could be the issue if the signal is getting degraded by the weather. Don't forget that the weather between you and at the transmitter itself will affect things.

It is on the longest cable yes, as its the TV in the backroom, with the splitter being near the TV downstairs at the front room. Just want it to rain now so I can see if it happens again

Ian011

Does the cable pass anywhere where it could be rubbing and have a hole in it, or does it have any serious bends in it?

bobblebob

Ian011 wrote: »

Does the cable pass anywhere where it could be rubbing and have a hole in it, or does it have any serious bends in it?

Its over the roof so hard to inspect it, guess the wind maybe rubbing it against the tiles although never experienced this happening.


If it happens again I will put another tv on that connection to see if it still does it

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bobblebob wrote: »

It is on the longest cable yes, as its the TV in the backroom, with the splitter being near the TV downstairs at the front room. Just want it to rain now so I can see if it happens again

Have you checked the entire run of the cable from the splitter to the last TV? A kink could mean a damaged inner core.

bobblebob

Colin_Maybe wrote: »

Have you checked the entire run of the cable from the splitter to the last TV? A kink could mean a damaged inner core.

As it runs over the roof of the house and happened late last night, not fully no. No kinks where the cable enters the house into the splitter. Outside I had a quick visual inspection and doesn't seem to have any kinks, runs up the wall of the house, over the roof into the bedroom and looks ok, but not been on the ladders to have a proper look.


Its was installed many years ago and never had issues before yesterday tho

bobblebob

http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/work-starts-today-second-emley-13169856

Interestingly the same day i had my issue they started ground works on a 2nd mast at Emley Moor which im connected to. Could be coinsidence