Does your TV aerial have problems?
It’s easy to assume that if you see a message that says you have no signal on your TV, that’s the reason why it doesn’t do the automatic set-up. Could it be that your aerial is malfunctioning? How can you tell if your aerial is faulty?
There are two ways to check if your aerial works or not. You can use either method, depending on which is easiest for you.
First, it is easy and straightforward. Try another TV to check if the problem is with the TV or the aerial socket. Nowadays, most homes have multiple TV sets. Plug a second television into the aerial socket you are having problems with and wait until the TV starts scanning channels.
You can also move the TV into a socket you are confident is not having any problems, and then run the scan test. You can be sure that the problem is not with your TV if it is able to find a signal, identify channels and navigate.
You can also test the signal of your TV, but it can be more complicated. A small device used by the aerial installation industry, an aerial tester is needed to test signal and aerial. Online or at electronics stores, you can purchase one for a low price. The LED lights will tell you the strength of the signal. You do not need to be an expert in order to use it. However, if you want a professional to take a look, consider TV aerial installation Gloucester from steveunettaerials.co.uk/
You should call a professional if the problem persists after you have tried the solutions above.
Here are some factors that may be affecting the reception of your aerial:
Check the connections on the back of each unit to make sure they are correct. Check the connections to the aerial, digital box, and mains.
Weather can temporarily disrupt reception. High air pressure may cause the image to be distorted or even cause reception to stop. Once the weather has passed, everything should be back to normal.
Illegal broadcasters, for instance, can cause interference to the signals.
It’s likely that your equipment has a fault if you can speak to your neighbours and they say their TVs are working properly or if other TVs on your property work fine.
