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The Natural Philosopher
 
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Default Digital set-top boxes (slightly O/T) - weak signal area.

Andy Hall wrote:

On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:20:43 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:


Bob Mannix wrote:



I would agree with Niall that signal strength is the most important factor
and that, although one should not expect a Freeview box to work with the
existing aerial/cable set up, if a strong signal exists, it's worth a try.




Signal strength relative to interference is the ONLY important factor
actually.

All the aerial does is collect and selectively amplify the wanted signals

whilst not selectively amplifying unwanted signals.


If you have enough of the wnated signals, you don't need an aerial at
all :-)



That's true if you count reflected signals as interference.....



Thats why I mentioned unwanted signals. Those are intereference.







.andy

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