subject: Ensuring You Get the Most From Freeview [print this page] Ensuring You Get the Most From Freeview Ensuring You Get the Most From Freeview
After years of warning, television has finally gone digital in numerous regions, and yet despite the constant terrestrial warnings, many people still weren't prepared for the switch over. Those with Freeview boxes will often find that they receive poor signal, are missing channels or simply can't seem to get others to work.
There are many different factors that will affect how well a Freeview system works. Different areas have different signal strengths and different set-top boxes will provide a different quality of service.
The positioning of the aerial whether it is a normal one or a digital aerial can also have a huge impact on the number of channels you receive. A few inches either way can see numerous channels being completely lost. Also having the aerial indoors will make a massive difference to the strength of the signal, especially if you have a normal aerial as opposed to a digital TV aerial.
For those affected, there could be a number of other reasons that Freeview boxes might not be working properly, from incompatible cables to heat and electrical interference. The best way to ensure you are getting the full range of channels and at the best possible quality is to have your aerial assessed. Upgrading to a new digital TV aerial may be all that you need to find all those missing channels. While Freeview can be received through a normal aerial, digital Company will provide a much higher quality of signal and picture, and could be all that stands in the way of you and the perfect viewing experience.
Once you have a strong signal, it is important to regularly update your channel list by rescanning the set-top box. New channels are added all the time and regular retuning is the final step in ensuring you are getting the most from Freeview.
