Satellite Television Tuning

JohnM20 replied on 03/07/2023 09:42

Posted on 03/07/2023 09:42

Up until last week I have never used satellite on my tv and so not familiar with all the ins and outs. My television is an Avtex with a DVB-S2 tuner built in. The CL that I was on had a satellite cable to each pitch as using a normal aerial would get no reception. I tuned in the tv as per the handbook but got very little joy. Although it told me that it had found 167 stations, when I looked on 'guide' all but 5 stations said "no information" and it was only the five that I could receive anything from. What was also strange was that although I was in Cornwall, the 'local' news was for Humberside and Lincolnshire!. I tried retuning but this didn't get me any further. I discussed it with the site owner who tested the cable to the pitch but couldn't suggest anything other than it could possibly / probably be something connected with the tv. Does anyone have any suggestions and tell me where I was possibly going wrong?

JohnM20 replied on 03/07/2023 17:30

Posted on 03/07/2023 14:51 by DavidKlyne

So we know a bit more now. Basically you are getting a raw feed direct from the LNB on the dish by the sounds of it.? This may sound silly but you are feeding that into the F socket on the TV rather than the Co-Ax? If you have not already done so I think I would connect the cable from the dish directly into the TV by putting the cable through a caravan window and just see if the direct feed into the satellite tuner improves the signal, sometimes running it through the caravan system can weaken the signal strength. If all else fails you still have the option of the loan of a decoder.

David

Posted on 03/07/2023 17:30

Originally I did put it through the caravan system but then direct to the f satellite input on the tv, (through the window). It made no difference. The loan of the decoder by the CL owner is a bit academic now as we left the CL a week ago.

 

Thanks for your comments peedee. I’ve emailed Avtex and await a reply.

DavidKlyne replied on 04/07/2023 15:02

Posted on 04/07/2023 15:02

John

I don't know if this is helpful to you but I found this article in the latest MMM about updating the software on an older Avtex TV. I have attached a photo of it which I hope you can see. If using a laptop right click on the photo and select open in new window.

David

JohnM20 replied on 05/07/2023 08:53

Posted on 04/07/2023 15:02 by DavidKlyne

John

I don't know if this is helpful to you but I found this article in the latest MMM about updating the software on an older Avtex TV. I have attached a photo of it which I hope you can see. If using a laptop right click on the photo and select open in new window.

David

Posted on 05/07/2023 08:53

Thanks, David. I've saved the page. The problem that I will have if I do what is suggested is that I have no way of testing it. I don't have a satellite dish and I don't know anyone that has. It could be a long time before we visit a CL that has a dish. It seems that my TV needs an upgrade. Thanks again. 

peedee replied on 06/07/2023 09:41

Posted on 06/07/2023 09:41

It seems that my TV needs an upgrade.

You can due it manually which is what I did. It is a bit laborious to to go through all the transponders listed on Lyng Sat but if you just select the transponders with the channels which interest you, you may only have to check or make a few changes via the "Advanced" menu. Once you have acquired the channels of interest, use the move or favourite function to make them easier to access.

peedee

near Malvern Hills Club Campsite Member photo by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook