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Antenna Setting for Hotbird: Improving Reception with NC+ Decoder, ITI-3740SX in Alicante, Spain

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  • #1 16571681
    lobo6666
    Level 11  
    Good morning

    I tried today to improve the antenna setting on Hotbird using an NC + decoder near Alicante, Spain.

    The problem is that I still have 0% strength on the decoder, while the quality is up to 70%. Whatever I did with the antenna, the strength never increased. Interestingly, after accepting the settings, the decoder has downloaded the list of programs, and the TV can only watch some HD pixels.

    The antenna is about 80 cm with NC + oval while the decoder with NC + model ITI-3740SX

    Does anyone calm down with this situation and can I improve the reception somehow?

    best regards

    Marcin
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  • #2 16571694
    andpol 33
    Level 38  
    Force zero? This is a problem on the cable or a damaged converter.
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  • #3 16572099
    LeDy
    Level 43  
    Quote:
    Interestingly, after accepting the settings, the decoder has downloaded the list of programs, and the TV can only watch some HD pixels.

    Improve the bowl setting, replace the cable, converter. There are no obstacles?
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  • #4 16574998
    lobo6666
    Level 11  
    I replaced the cable with the best one I was able to get here (17db, triple shielded loss). Strength jumped to 15%.

    Antenna settings I can maximally achieve 15% strength and 67-70% quality.

    There are no obstacles.

    Unfortunately, I do not have a converter to change, I would have to buy a new one, but I'm not sure if I can buy a converter without a canopy here.

    Do you think converter to replace?

    Marcin.
  • #5 16575245
    andpol 33
    Level 38  
    Is it also possible to cut at such levels? If so, you need to substitute the converter.
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  • #6 16575288
    LeDy
    Level 43  
    Maybe the canopy deformed? Try with these parameters what you have to bend, tilt, press down the perimeter tightened canopy. See if changing the position of the converter in the handle changes something. (Up, down, front back, etc. - loose converter) Vertical antenna and converter skew correct?
  • #7 16575350
    andpol 33
    Level 38  
    The bowl cannot be deformed because the quality is good. @LeDy You write these things out ...? The problem with strength is an "electrical" problem. How long is this cable?
  • #8 16575870
    LeDy
    Level 43  
    Pi ..... stupidity. What I write is my case, based on experience.
    Either check it or not.
  • #9 16575932
    andpol 33
    Level 38  
    Poor strength with such quality has nothing to do with the position of the antenna. Cable attenuation, damaged converter or decoder.
  • #10 16576513
    lobo6666
    Level 11  
    Thank you all for your help.

    I exchanged the converter for one with Leroy Merlin universal for 8 euros. As I wrote earlier, I also replaced the antenna cable.

    After these treatments I have 95% strength and 64% quality. The image is crystalline on all HD channels.

    Thank you again

    Marcin
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around improving the reception of a Hotbird satellite signal using an NC+ decoder (model ITI-3740SX) in Alicante, Spain. The user initially reported 0% signal strength despite having 70% quality. Suggestions included checking the cable and converter for damage, adjusting the antenna settings, and ensuring there are no physical obstructions. After replacing the cable with a high-quality, triple-shielded one, the strength improved to 15%, but quality remained stable. Ultimately, the user replaced the converter with a universal model from Leroy Merlin, resulting in a significant improvement to 95% strength and 64% quality, allowing for clear HD channel reception.
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