We all know that trees are amazing. They’re a great part of the environment, and we need to plant more of them to take care of the Earth better. But one downside to having trees near your home is when they block your TV aerial or satellite signals. When you’re...
Most satellite television menus will provide users with some sort of measurement of the signal they are receiving. In most cases, this will be displayed in terms of “Signal Strength” and “Signal Quality.” But what do these terms actually mean? Can you alter them?...
Installing a satellite dish can help you enjoy better TV services, like a clearer image or a wider spectrum of services. However, if you want to maximise the use of your satellite dish, you will have to find a good spot for it. This spot means to also determine what’s...
There are cases when the owners of a TV aerial or sat wish to cut or slice the coaxial cable that is feeding energy to the aerial or satellite dish. Considering that electrical power runs through this cable, many think that it’s risky to try cutting this cable. But,...
I recently received a question from someone that had just moved into a new build property. They asked whether it would be possible to install a satellite dish for Freesat in the loft space. After quizzing the homeowner as to why they would want it in the loft, they...
You’re planning to invest money in a satellite dish? In this case, most certainly you’re interested in the life span of such an item. How much will a satellite dish last before it needs replacement? Which satellite dishes are more resilient than others? And how to...
Galgate is a village in the City of Lancaster, just South of Lancaster University and approximately 3 miles south of Lancaster City centre, and situated in the county of Lancashire. It has a relatively small population of around 1500-2000 people. Due to its...
A TV is easy to understand when you look at it from the front. But once you turn it around and face its back, things can get rather complicated. There are a few ports at the back of the TV that serve a variety of purposes. If you want to know what each of them does,...
Are you planning to get Freesat or Sky services in the UK? Then you probably know that you’ll have to install a satellite dish to make this happen. However, this is not always an easy task. As soon as you start checking out the steps required to install a satellite...
After the digital switch over there were millions of homes still using the old or now defunct analogue aerial. Many of which were still able to receive most if not all of the digital TV channels after the switch over. Depending on your location, the switchovers tended...
