Hi,
I am unable to receive any TV from from COM7/8 at ST5 3JW which is less than 4 miles from the (which can be seen from the top of our ) and relatively high elevation for the area (492 above sea level). I can receive most other channels using a wire coat hanger for an , but absolutely detected by the TV (fairly new Sony Bravia) for Channels 55 & 56. I have bought and fitted a new Labgear 48 element aerial which is located in the , vertically polarised and with the direction set to 79 degrees using a compass, but no difference. I would appreciate any helpful advice as to what the problem may be.
Thanks,
Nev

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Fenton (Stoke-on-Trent, England) Full Freeview transmitter
Saturday 24 March 2018 5:48PM

Update to my previous post on 18th March.

After retuning several times (automatic, manual, full , normal scan) with no change and zero showing on 55 & 56, despite fitting a new high aerial, I eventually gave up.

However, yesterday, I gave it another go. Miraculously all the moved / disappeared channels magically reappeared and I have them all back. The signal strength on channels 55 & 56 is now showing 97% with 100% signal . I have not touched anything in the intervening period, so what changed? The has been showing no problems since the , but clearly something has happened to resolve the issue.

Nev

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