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Physcogem · 12-06-08, 03:07 PM

im getting this (see pics ) on eurosport hd and on astra 28e but not as bad any one have any ideas what it is

Thanks

Analoguesat · 12-06-08, 03:18 PM

Poor signal quality.

Physcogem · 12-06-08, 03:19 PM

ive got 99% signal 76% quality sometimes 80% i thought that was good and it not permenant just flicks on and off

Analoguesat · 12-06-08, 03:29 PM

Is the signal that high when the problem is occurring though?

I was getting very similar problems during a heavy rain shower last night on Virgin 1 (leaves in the signal path in my case)

Physcogem · 12-06-08, 03:35 PM

yes it is the pic is brill apart from the blocking as i type its still blocking with 99% and 82% are thesefigures good?

ref your leaves i may have the same prob very windy today and have trees with lot of folage on them, will they effect it when they cross the path

Analoguesat · 12-06-08, 04:20 PM

Yes - leaves will attenuate the signal - more so if they are wet. You can get the same effect by draping a wet tea towel over the lnb, and folding it a layer at a time to gradually weaken the signal.

Physcogem · 22-06-08, 03:11 PM

still getting this prob im discussing this on this tread help with 1w aswell any ideas cos ive got a great signal.

12-06-08, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: blocking/ smear on picture Poor signal quality. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

12-06-08, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Physcogem clueless but getin there Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: n.e lincs coast Posts: 466 Thanks: 80 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: blocking/ smear on picture ive got 99% signal 76% quality sometimes 80% i thought that was good and it not permenant just flicks on and off Last edited by Physcogem; 12-06-08 at 03:30 PM.

12-06-08, 03:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: blocking/ smear on picture Is the signal that high when the problem is occurring though? I was getting very similar problems during a heavy rain shower last night on Virgin 1 (leaves in the signal path in my case) __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

12-06-08, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Physcogem clueless but getin there Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: n.e lincs coast Posts: 466 Thanks: 80 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: blocking/ smear on picture yes it is the pic is brill apart from the blocking as i type its still blocking with 99% and 82% are thesefigures good? ref your leaves i may have the same prob very windy today and have trees with lot of folage on them, will they effect it when they cross the path

12-06-08, 04:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: blocking/ smear on picture Yes - leaves will attenuate the signal - more so if they are wet. You can get the same effect by draping a wet tea towel over the lnb, and folding it a layer at a time to gradually weaken the signal. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

22-06-08, 03:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Physcogem clueless but getin there Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: n.e lincs coast Posts: 466 Thanks: 80 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: blocking/ smear on picture still getting this prob im discussing this on this tread help with 1w aswell any ideas cos ive got a great signal.

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