Originally posted by sc101:

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Hi guys,

Thanks for replies.
Scouser: What is a working subbed ntl box? A box owned by N** that you pay a subscription for.

What is a channel dump and what is a null modem cable? A channel dump is a file that contains all the channel info for a specific area. Null modem cable is for connection between pc and box to allow communication between the two.

Area is Ranelagh. I remember few years ago, ntl digital telling us we had low levels so digital wouldnt work well but that was a few years ago now, and I know other places beside us in Ranelagh who have since got digital. Maybe it is some sort of signal problem though - what is a booster and how would I get one? You could try a booster and you can get one in Argos, Maplins etc.

We've two tv points in house - should I try the box on the 2nd pt out of interest? I did ask you earlier in the thread to check all your connections please try the other point as it sounds like that is your problem as you are probably plugged into the FM outlet instead of the TV outlet.

Cactikid: It also only searches 24 transponders in autoscan. I guess there should be more? You should see it scan 58 transponders but only 13 of these are used so you will see a lot of fails but that is normal.

I quickly tried this morning, doing tw autoscan = 0 channels, and then re-did ntl autoscan but no change. I didnt have time to reset and turn off though. Celtic 71: Yes, have scart lead from box to tv. And ntl lead from wall to the box.

Thanks again,

S

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Originally posted by sc101:

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Yes, have a n** box on wall that we get normal cable tv from that we pay for each month.

Yes, have null modem cable so. Is it worth trying a file dump do you think?

Is it just called "booster" in argos catalogue? Any type / brand I should look for and how much roughly should it be?

Def plugged into the tv output and not fm output, so not that. We've another tv point in a different room (where we don't really watch tv much, so want the starview where it is anyway), but will try it there this evening incase makes any difference.

Only scans 24, not 58 transponsers. Lots fails and only about 6 are used!

Its weird its picking up some freq's and not others, esp the fact its not picking up the rte/bbc etc freq which you'd think would be the easiest one for it to find. On manual scan, if i put in eg the rte freq there is 0% showing up.

Is it worth putting in key codes for the other providers also (saw on another thread) or not?

Thanks,

Mr Frustrated!!

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Originally posted by sc101:

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Dont blame you been frustrated. The codes for N** are the ones you need:

Line 00 = A9 86 6E EA 39 EA 09 49

Line 01 = 9E 40 85 78 E7 82 10 06

Yes you could try a channel dump and or booster. I dont usually offer support outside of the forum, (in fact never), but I will come and fix it for you as I am near enough to you. Then I will know what your problem is,(sounds like a cable/signal problem). Now that shows you how frustrated it is making me now.

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Originally posted by cactikid:

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if his box was taken to a different location and scanned,and found 174.chs.tuner would be alright?,indicating cable problem?.would a box to box transfer work if tuner dodgy?
and the prize with the correct answer,polly want a cracker and a can of red bull to fly out of here!

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Originally posted by sc101:

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Hello again,

Tried everything again last night. Including reset, left turned off and unplugged for about 2 hours. Tried it on other tv point. All exact same as before - except actually scanned 36 transponders as opposed to 24, but end result was all the exact same channels and frequencies as before. That is 84 channels plus about 20 radio ones. Tried manual scan again for the rte frequency and zero% again.

So, basically, as you say, must be signal problem or else tuner problem in the box. I have a feeling its a signal problem, and will buy a booster at weekend.

Scouser - I'll pm you so if thats ok..

Thanks,

S

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