[mythtv-users] Partial channel data, UK
Damian Surr
damian at gingermagic.co.uk
Fri Mar 23 12:22:49 UTC 2007
Mike Perkins wrote:
> Damian Surr wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I had another session on Myth last night and got things up and running.
>> All recording and working very nicely. Got a few questions, so I'm going
>> to post them in different threads.
>>
>> The first one is my channel data. I'm getting information for some
>> channels, but not all. Getting things like ITV1, Channel 4 and several
>> others. Not getting BBC1, BBC2, Channel 5.
>>
>> I roughly followed this guide for setting the channel data up:
>> http://parker1.co.uk/mythtv_id.php
>>
>>
>> I realise that if anyone can help you'll need more information from me,
>> but not sure what info will be need. Can anyone help out?
>>
>> Cheers
>> Damian
>>
>>
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> Sounds like you're not getting all the multiplexes. You might try
> scanning again, might be a weather-related problem. If that doesn't
> work, consider if your aerial is good enough, or that it is aligned for
> best signal. If you have a signal booster lying around try inserting
> that, may make some difference. (An older booster designed for analogue
> may not boost all channels equally, more important for digital sources).
> Until the analogue signal gets switched off digital signals are
> transmitted at reduced strength, which can be a pain if you are in a
> marginal area.
>
> Another option is to use the dvb-utils tools to run a scan. This will
> provide you with a whole bunch of diagnostic info to help you determine
> what you can/cant/might only just be able to receive, and what you might
> do to fix the problem.
>
> Mike Perkins
>
Thanks Mike
The last time I had Myth setup (which was a short lived experience
before it all died, but briefly successful), It seemed to get all the
channel data without a problem. I'll tryout all of your suggestions though.
Thanks
Damian
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