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> We're pretty much mid-way between Taunton and Minehead too (I'd say > Elworthy is pretty much the mid-way point and I could walk there easily > were I of a mind to), but we can't get a usable signal from Stockland > Hill. Our aerial points at the Mendip transmitter which is still a > little ropey, but not too bad most of the time. Interesting James because if you live near Elworthy you only a couple of miles away from me (Brompton Ralph) - When we moved in here we had two aerials (only one now) one pointing at Stockland Hill (the one we have now) and the other I'm not sure which transmitter it was pointing at (certainly not Stockland Hill since it was looking in the other direction) but it worked equally well and picked up Wales and West; wonder whether that was the Mendip Transmitter? -----Original Message----- From: list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of James Fidell Sent: 07 May 2009 21:42 To: list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [LUG] OT Digital TV Dave wrote: > The aerial on our house (midway between Taunton and Minehead) has been up > for at least 22 Years and I get a Digital Signal no problem from Stockland > Hill so I think these new aerials are just money-spinners (bit like new > versions of Windows!). We're pretty much mid-way between Taunton and Minehead too (I'd say Elworthy is pretty much the mid-way point and I could walk there easily were I of a mind to), but we can't get a usable signal from Stockland Hill. Our aerial points at the Mendip transmitter which is still a little ropey, but not too bad most of the time. AIUI, one of the issues with aerials is that an older one may not be capable of receiving a good signal over the full range of frequencies to cover all six(?) digital muxes, depending on which transmitter you're using, how close you are etc. etc. Then again, if I could get BBC2, BBC4 and R4 I'd probably be reasonably happy. The kids might not though :) James -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html