How can I improve the signal I receive through my freeview?

Question

I have a freeview box, but in certain weather conditions (especially when it rains) I experience interruptions in my picture quality. Is there something I can buy to stop this from happening.

Answer 1

Most Freeview receivers allow you to view an on-screen display of your signal strength. Check your signal on the UHF channel that relates to the group of channels you're struggling with. Making improvements to your aerial is most likely to make a difference to your signal, and addressing cabling issues also helps. In many cases a signal booster can also help to improve a poor signal.

Signal boosters are small boxes are mains-powered devices that you plug your TV aerial into, and that amplify the incoming TV signal. In some cases, a mains-powered booster can help to improve your Freeview signal, but it's important to understand that if your aerial's only capable of getting a weak or noisy signal, the booster won't have enough signal to boost, and it will also be boosting the "noise" as well as the signal.

Answer 2

Try changing your antenna or adjusting it slightly can often make a big difference.

You could also try an amplifier but the downside of such devices is they often amplify interference from cars and motorbikes

Answer 3

Buy one that dosnt have tesco written on it& costs you more than £12.95p

Answer 4

Reposition it.A few inches make a difference.

Answer 5

The best way to get a stronger signal is to get a better aerial.