Pixilation on screen
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crankedup

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25,764 posts

267 months

Sunday 13th March 2016
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Last couple of weeks we have had severe pixilation problems on all channels except BBC. Thought it was weather conditions but this weekend has perfect weather, and we still have the pixilation on screen. We do use a aerial booster box are these known to ail after a couple of years? But then why is BBC a clear perfect picture I wonder?

megaphone

11,501 posts

275 months

Tuesday 15th March 2016
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Channels are grouped together on a 'mux', on different frequencies. Some have a stronger signal than others.

Yes boosters can fail, is it a simple aerial booster or a distribution amp/splitter? Try bypassing it to one TV and see if you get a picture. Sounds like your aerial needs fixing.

crankedup

Original Poster:

25,764 posts

267 months

Tuesday 15th March 2016
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Thanks, it is just a simple booster, I will try a replacement and hope that fixes the problem.

megaphone

11,501 posts

275 months

Tuesday 15th March 2016
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Try bypassing it first. You may have enough signal straight of the aerial.

Are you in a weak signal area? Or aerial in the loft? Stick your postcode in here and tick detailed view, this will tell you what signal you should expect

http://www.digitaluk.co.uk

crankedup

Original Poster:

25,764 posts

267 months

Tuesday 15th March 2016
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Thanks again, checked via the link that you offered and signal strength is good (green). I will check the aerial lead and try without he booster plugged in, then re-tune. Thanks again.