You’re
at home watching your favourite soap opera, and things are heating up. You love
the characters, and two of your favourite ones seem to be falling in love. You
think that they might kiss during this episode. They share a romantic moment,
and look into each other’s eyes. He reaches out to push her hair behind her ear
and… The television’s out! Now you’ll never see them kiss. Bloody signal.
If
this scenario sounds familiar, then you know that uninterrupted reception is
important. Reception problems can make even your favourite program frustrating
to watch. While using an antenna instead of a cable service is a great way to
save money, reception problems can make you regret that decision. You can fix
these problems by having your TV antenna professionally installed. While it may
be tempting to try and fix it on your own, most individual homes don’t have the
tools needed to even diagnose the problem. Calling a professional will give you
access to the full suite of tools and techniques you need to fix your reception
problem. You’ll never have to miss a crucial television moment again!
Diagnosing the Problem: Signal Detection
Professional
antenna installers will figure out the source of your problem, and the best way
to fix it. They’ll start by using a signal meter, a device that can cost up to
thousands of dollars, to determine what signal strength you can receive and the
best direction for your antenna. After the diagnosis, the antenna installers
can help you decide what to do to fix your reception problems.
Possible Solutions
It
may be that fixing your reception problem was as simple as changing the
antenna’s position. In many cases, more drastic measures are needed.
Signal Boosting
Your
antenna installer may recommend the installation of a signal booster or
amplifier to fix your reception. This is a great time to have an antenna expert
on hand, since they can recommend and install the best signal booster for your
particular reception problem.
Antenna Replacement
Not
all antennas are made equal. Some antennas provide better reception at low signal
strength, while others work better with higher signal strength. Excellent
antenna installers will have many types of antenna available, and can help
advise you on which is best for your home.
Other Upgrades
Reception
problems are a good opportunity to upgrade to HD service or go digital (if you
haven’t already). Sunshine Coast is switching over to all digital broadcasting
soon, so prepare now to make sure you aren’t left behind during the switch.
Professional antenna installers can put in the new digital set top box for you
while they are fixing your reception problems. Some installers can bring a top
box for you, even one set up for HD service. Because they are antenna experts,
professional installers can make sure everything is working properly for the
best reception possible.
Finding a Professional Antenna Installer in Sunshine Coast
Look
for installers with the “get ready for digital TV” logo on their site. This
logo means that they are an officially endorsed antenna installer and can help
you with your reception problems. Companies that provide installation are
preferable to individuals: with a company you are more likely to find punctual,
safe, and friendly service. To reduce costs, look for companies that can
provide antennas, signal boosters/amplifiers, and help you with other services
such as outlet cabling. Some companies will “beat any written quote” or offer
pensioner discounts, ensuring a great price. When in doubt, it never hurts to
call, and many companies will be happy to consult with you about fixing your
reception problems
