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SKY Signal Attic

  • 06-10-2015 8:03am
    #1
    sticker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,056 ✭✭✭


    Hi All,

    I have my primary SKY box in my sitting room - connected to a HD box.

    I have a second point in the attic with a regular TV signal - I had an old portable that when I connected it, brought up a few channels.

    I bought a new Samsung TV for the attic but after a channel search, I cannot seem to get any channels found.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks,.

    Conor


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  • #2
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,726 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    What is the second TV point in the attic connected to, aerial/satellite dish/sky box/ UPC cable?

    If it was an aerial I'm assuming the old portable was picking up the old analogue channels RTÉ1/2/TV3/TG4. If this was the case these channels ceased in Oct 2012 and were replaced by Saorview.

    Have you tried a digital search with the Samsung?

    Further info regarding aerial setup etc. would help us to help you.


  • #3
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,933 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    The OP might come back and say what they mean by "regular TV signal", which depending on the part of the country might mean either Saorview or Virgin Media analogue, and if he means Saorview we'll move it to Terrestrial


  • #4
    sticker
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    I have tried the digital search, but I think you are right, it is the analogue channels. I did an analogue search also and no joy...?


  • #5
    The Cush
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    sticker wrote: »
    I have tried the digital search, but I think you are right, it is the analogue channels. I did an analogue search also and no joy...?

    What is the TV point connected to?


  • #6
    sticker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,056 ✭✭✭sticker


    The Cush wrote: »
    What is the TV point connected to?

    NTL box on wall. But I think after looking at this that the wiring is quite messy, this might be the issue.


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  • #7
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,726 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    sticker wrote: »
    NTL box on wall. But I think after looking at this that the wiring is quite messy, this might be the issue.
    When did you last subscribe to ntl/UPC? The connection to the house has probably been disconnected if you're not a subscriber.


  • #8
    sticker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,056 ✭✭✭sticker


    The Cush wrote: »
    When did you last subscribe to ntl/UPC? The connection to the house has probably been disconnected if you're not a subscriber.

    A very valid point! - I am with SKY but the signal went into the portable for years. I only recently remodelled the attic so the old TV was dumped but the new TV is not picking up the old.

    I suspect it is the wiring after the move though.

    I've issues with wifi routing also. I really need an expert to drop out for a half hour and advise. I would pay. It seems quite daunting when you are not familiar with the options.


  • #9
    The Cush
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    Is there any other old ntl point in the house where you can test the Samsung TV?


  • #10
    sticker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,056 ✭✭✭sticker


    The Cush wrote: »
    Is there any other old ntl point in the house where you can test the Samsung TV?

    No - just this one. Its not a huge issue. Thanks all for the assistance, looking at the wiring, it might be this. If not, then UPC have cut the signal!


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