BT Vision reception and other PVRs

lesleyanne · 25-07-2011, 18:11

Hi

I've had BT Vision for 4 or 5 years now, with no major problems.

However, a few weeks ago, some of the ITV channels were showing a black screen, and then disappeared when I did a channel scan. Now I have lost virtually all channels, when I do a scan it finds only 6 TV channels and 11 radio, and the signal quality on those that I do have is so bad that they are unwatchable.

I called BTV tech people yesterday who said that it won't be a fault with my BTV box, but with my aerial strength (I know that the BTV box reduces the signal strength). They suggested getting a digital signal booster, which I have done today, did a rescan and still only get 6 useless TV channels

I don't know what else I can do, I have also unplugged the rarely used bedroom TV from the aerial, so as to give the BTV box the best chance of getting a good enough signal.

If BTV cannot help me any more (going to call them tonight), I'm thinking of buying a combined Freeview box/PVR. I'd rather not have to, but I miss being able to watch my TV!

My question is, will a twin tuner Freeview/PVR box reduce the signal in the same way that the BTV box does?

lesleyanne · 25-07-2011, 19:48

Hi

Please ignore this thread!

Have done a bit of investigation work and have discovered that it's 99% likely to be my external aerial that needs fixing

MP34L1fe · 25-07-2011, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by lesleyanne

Hi

Please ignore this thread!

Have done a bit of investigation work and have discovered that it's 99% likely to be my external aerial that needs fixing

Doh!

j/k

AndrewBurley · 27-07-2011, 10:16

Yeah, I must say I think the DTT tuner in the vision box is actually one of the most sensitive I have come across.

Believe it or not, I am actually running the whole BT Vision service, including sky sports, from an INDOOR aerial I bought from tesco for £9!

Pure Genius · 31-07-2011, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewBurley

Yeah, I must say I think the DTT tuner in the vision box is actually one of the most sensitive I have come across.

Believe it or not, I am actually running the whole BT Vision service, including sky sports, from an INDOOR aerial I bought from tesco for £9!

the shadow from Emley Moor tower in next doors garden is a small issue though....

25-07-2011, 18:11	#1
lesleyanne Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 3,980	BT Vision reception and other PVRs Hi I've had BT Vision for 4 or 5 years now, with no major problems. However, a few weeks ago, some of the ITV channels were showing a black screen, and then disappeared when I did a channel scan. Now I have lost virtually all channels, when I do a scan it finds only 6 TV channels and 11 radio, and the signal quality on those that I do have is so bad that they are unwatchable. I called BTV tech people yesterday who said that it won't be a fault with my BTV box, but with my aerial strength (I know that the BTV box reduces the signal strength). They suggested getting a digital signal booster, which I have done today, did a rescan and still only get 6 useless TV channels I don't know what else I can do, I have also unplugged the rarely used bedroom TV from the aerial, so as to give the BTV box the best chance of getting a good enough signal. If BTV cannot help me any more (going to call them tonight), I'm thinking of buying a combined Freeview box/PVR. I'd rather not have to, but I miss being able to watch my TV! My question is, will a twin tuner Freeview/PVR box reduce the signal in the same way that the BTV box does?

25-07-2011, 19:48	#2
lesleyanne Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 3,980	Hi Please ignore this thread! Have done a bit of investigation work and have discovered that it's 99% likely to be my external aerial that needs fixing

25-07-2011, 20:40	#3
MP34L1fe Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Stalybridge Posts: 678	Quote: Originally Posted by lesleyanne Hi Please ignore this thread! Have done a bit of investigation work and have discovered that it's 99% likely to be my external aerial that needs fixing Doh! j/k

27-07-2011, 10:16	#4
AndrewBurley Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,402	Yeah, I must say I think the DTT tuner in the vision box is actually one of the most sensitive I have come across. Believe it or not, I am actually running the whole BT Vision service, including sky sports, from an INDOOR aerial I bought from tesco for £9!

31-07-2011, 23:59	#5
Pure Genius Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: N.of Sheffield, S. of N'castle Posts: 265	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewBurley Yeah, I must say I think the DTT tuner in the vision box is actually one of the most sensitive I have come across. Believe it or not, I am actually running the whole BT Vision service, including sky sports, from an INDOOR aerial I bought from tesco for £9! the shadow from Emley Moor tower in next doors garden is a small issue though....

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