If digital reception is poor or unreliable at your place, you may need to check your connectors, cabling and antenna. Once you’re set up for digital, if the picture on your TV breaks up, freezes or drops out, or if you hear pops and crackles, then you have poor reception.
There are some simple things you can do to try to fix the problem yourself, such as checking your cables and connection points. Often, reception problems are caused by something as simple as a loose socket or plug, or a poor quality cable, so it always pays to check. It’s also best to keep cable length as short as possible.
The further you are from your local TV transmitter, the weaker the signal. This is why it’s crucial to ensure all your equipment is not damaged.
If you still have a reception problem after performing these basic checks, any repairs or upgrades will need to be done by an experienced antenna installer. Some antenna installers have been endorsed by the Australian Government under the Antenna Installer Endorsement Scheme.
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