Aerial Manouevres in the Dark

[caddyman]

It appears that the quest for decent TV reception in the living room is to be longer and more fraught than I had anticipated.

The connectors I originally obtained are poor, cheap things and that, ladies and gentlemen, is the crux of the matter. Tomorrow I make my final attempt to get the damned thing working; I shall fork out a few more pence on better quality coaxial connectors and give it one last shot. I have perfect reception on the TV in the bedroom, including the Freeview digital channels. The aerial works. All I need is to transfer the signal downstairs and all will be well. I have enough coaxial cable; the connectors are the only things that can be causing the grief.

Onwards and upwards, then, in the pursuit of telly excellence.

Comments

[romney.livejournal.com]

Better I'd also suggest cutting the reel of coax down to the minimum length, you might pull back 5 db or more - the coax has a pretty poor shield. (google for techy stuff e.g. here, here and here)

Hope your rewiring improves things!

[ysharros.livejournal.com]

"telly excellence"

You know this is a contradiction in terms almost of the "military intelligence" magnitude. :-0

Good luck with thine quest however, Young One. And hug the Furtle.