Anglia Region, signal strength

[Old Salt]

I have three TVs (Sony), two antennas - the sort of Hi-Gain required for Freeview, which were installed by a reputable TV antenna guy, and two HDD/DVD recorders - one a few months old (Panasonic) and the other about four years old (Sony)

I was told that after the Analogue Signal Shutdown, the digital signal would increase and my poor reception of a few digital stations would get much better. Well, surprise, surprise, the quality of the picture and sound has decresed substantially (sometimes I cannot watch a station for a several hours). However, most of the stations are fine and only suffer very rarely with any sort of interference, usually very minor

Before I call my local TV service centre, I would like to hear from anyone with similar problems in the Anglia Region; especially if they have been able to fix-the-problem.
I have a very bad feeling that this is going to be another situation like when Channel 5 first started, i.e. not every one could get a signal, and quite a few couldn't get a useable signal.

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Thanks in advance,
Sometimes I just feel tired all over, especially when I'm trying to live with modern day life's promises.

Old Salt

[Postdog]

Anglia is a big area, so it might help to say where you are. I'm in the Northants area and haven't noticed much difference to my signals, although the digi does say it is up on strength since switchover.

[redman41]

You need to do a full Re-Scan with both of your TV's and also with your recorders, as they need scanning as well.
Your nearest Transmitter should give you a decent signal on Freeview especially as you have good Antennae.

[Old Salt]

I'm just a couple of miles from the Sany Heath transmitter. And before the switchover and after, I have done retune after return after return. It usually takes two or three before I can get all the stations. The one station that seems to always be a problem and I often have to do three scans is, Station 12. And lately station 31 has become almost impossilbe to watch.

I think I'll just get the local service guy to take a look and see what he thinks. Something is not right,

Thanks for for your replies, it's much appreciated that you took the time.

OS

[redman41]

Your Aerial/Aerials may need realigning so that they are positioned to receive the best Freeview signal available. The Aerial Engineer will have a Signal Meter to test the strength of the signal redeived.