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altis · 03-07-2009, 15:49

IIRC, the East coast down near Lowestoft suffers from co-channel interference from TV transmitters over the water on the continent. The problem also works the other way so there is a limit to how much they can turn up the transmitters here.

I'm inclined to go with Chris's idea of weather causing the problem.

Although Freesat must be your obvious solution a better aerial may well help. You'll need one with very small side-lobes and this may not be the one with the highest gain. I suggest you consult a local aerial man - he'll know what's best (or he should do!)

03-07-2009, 15:49	#10
altis cf.mega poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Warrington ntl:81304 Altitude: 12m (and falling) Posts: 4,499	Re: Film4 signal on Freeview's rubbish IIRC, the East coast down near Lowestoft suffers from co-channel interference from TV transmitters over the water on the continent. The problem also works the other way so there is a limit to how much they can turn up the transmitters here. I'm inclined to go with Chris's idea of weather causing the problem. Although Freesat must be your obvious solution a better aerial may well help. You'll need one with very small side-lobes and this may not be the one with the highest gain. I suggest you consult a local aerial man - he'll know what's best (or he should do!)