Re: UK. ANCHOR HOUSING.Switch-over to DVB-T.


"John" <ham.g0wll@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Thank you for taking the trouble to reply.
The local relay is less than 3km away and we all appear to get a good
signal. My inquiries suggest that this relay will continue to use the
same narrow band of signals so a new wideband aerial should not be
needed.

Agreed.

There is another possible issue - I believe some digital transmitter have to
broadcast at much reduced power levels compared to the analog signal (at
least during change over). This is to stop interferrence with other
transmitters in adjacent areas that are using similar frequencies. I guess a
bigger aerial might be required because of this but an aerial shouldn't cost
£150 _each_

After making the appropriate noises I have been promised that a
rep. from the contractor will attend a meeting to be held shortly. Of
course his company have a vested interest in the 'upgrading' so his
explanation will be interesting to say the least!

Do let us know what they say. Have the owners considered getting a second
opinion/quote?

If it turns out they are replacing the cable because it's old or has some
water in check if the cost of that work should be covered by the existing
building maintenance charge.

Here is an interesting article on the implications of DTT written by an
aerial installer....

http://www.wrightsaerials.tv/digitalterrtvrecep.htm

If you are anywhere near them they sould like a good bet for a second quote.



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