[linux-dvb] Re: What are good Signal strengths/error rates?

[davep <davep@cyw.uklinux.net>]

On Friday 06 Sep 2002 08:53, you wrote:
{...}
> I had a look at my aerial a couple of months ago and discovered that
> a) it had half as many elements as all the others on the street and b)
> it wasn't quite pointing in the right direction for the Oxford
> transmitter. I intend to fix these problems when I get a chance, but I
> won't be going up on the roof myself to do it.
>
> On a marginal signal, you're going to be noticeably affected by
> atmospheric conditions. The signal is better for me at certain times
> of the day for instance. I would check your aerial.

As I understand it, when BBC take over the UK DTV in October they will be 
switching to QAM-16 which will give a 6dB improvement in effective signal 
strength. Maybe no need to climb on the roof just yet...

Dave


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