Tips for fixing your Freeview signal
Picture this: you sit down to watch your favourite TV show and all you get is a message saying there is no signal. Before you immediately call out an engineer to take a look, you can try a number of things to try to fix it yourself.
Receiving a weak signal
If you can get a picture on some channels but not all of them, or if you get a grainy view, here are a few things to try.
First, you need to check if there is any maintenance happening in the area that could interfere with your signal. You can go to the Digital UK website to see if there is any engineering work taking place.
It sounds simple, but have you checked to make sure all wires are properly connected? You need to make sure your aerial cable is fitted securely at both ends just in case they have come loose. If the cable is long, it might also be worth trying a shorter one to regain your signal.
If you’ve checked all of that, then you may need to retune your box. You can simply search for channels in the installation settings, which is easily done in a matter of minutes. If you are receiving some channels or a grainy picture, a signal booster may also help strengthen your signal.
Still nothing?
If you still don’t have any joy, check whether any electrical devices are interfering with the signal by switching them off one at a time. If this helps, you can buy a mains filter to solve the problem.
If you live near a TV transmitter, you may be receiving too much of a signal for it to work correctly. You can buy a signal attenuator to reduce the signal strength and get your picture back.
If possible, check the alignment of your aerial using a signal meter. A professional can always help if you struggle. In Stroud TV aerial repair is an easy service to come by. Companies such as http://steveunettaerials.co.uk/services/tv-aerials-repair-and-installation-stroud/ should easily be able to get to the bottom of the problem.
If you’re not happy with your Freeview service, you can try these steps to combat the problem yourself. Failing that, a professional engineer will be able to get your TV working again.
