Re: Help/advice appreciated.


"Doctor D" <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> > Hmm. This site reckons we're on Heathfield.
> > If that says you can get coverage at your address look at
> > > your aerial. If the elements (rods) are vertical you are using the TW
> > relay,
> > > if they are horizontal you are using CP, Heathfield or BH, then check
> your
> > > regional news which will eliminate or confirm CP and leave you with a
> > choice
> > > of two. Bluebell Hill is NE of you and Heathfield is south of you so
> check
> > > directions, then see if your current transmitter choice matches the
> > > recommendation.
> > >
> > > Depending on transmitter you may well need to change your aerial to a
> wide
> > > band model of higher gain, and improve the co-ax cable.
> > >
> > > I'm happy to help you again if you find out which transmitter is being
> > > recommended and which you are currently using.
> >
> > Well I've had a nosey outside and we're definitely pointing towards
> > Heathfield. The existing aerial isn't very old and has some kind of
> > 'booster' box on it.
>
> Heathfield analogue required a group CD aerial whereas digital from there
> requires a wideband aerial.
> Do you know what was fitted?
> It may have a green spot at each end for group C/D which would confirm
it -
> but it also may not just to confuse matters! Did the rigger ask if you
> wanted digital from your aerial?

Er, nope. He only asked how I'd like to pay, cash or cc:)

The amplifier may also be grouped and need
> replacing with wideband unit.
This sounds serious:(
>
> If the predictor says you can get all digital channels from Heathfield I
> would believe it because it tends to be slightly pessimistic. As has been
> suggested I would nip down to Tesco and buy a cheapie and try it.

Well I reckon that's what I'm gonna do.
You may
> get some channels even with a group CD aerial because two sets of channels
> are close to, or within group CD anyway.

And if the whole thing bums out, I'll stick the box on ebay and put the rest
down to experience. Of which, I have none:) Ta for the help:)


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