I've got a Zinwell "Freeview certified" decoder. From time to time the image will freeze for a second.
I've got the latest firmware that's available downloaded from the satellite.
I believe the Zinwell can overload easily.
I'm told that the easy fix is to put any size splitter between the end of the cable from the dish and the set top box.
I did that & it worked.
With & without splitter: signal quality shows as 100%.
Without splitter: signal strength shows as 84%.
With splitter: signal strength shows as 80%.
The splitter I used is one for the VHF/UHF frequency's, goes up to 900MHz (one I borrowed)
I believe I ought to use the correct type of splitter.
Four questions:
1. What are the reasons, if any, for not using the VHF/UHF splitter?
2. What is the correct frequency range of splitter, that I should get?
3. Should I go for an in-line attenuator, rather than a splitter, if so, what Db?
4. What is the optimum range for the signal strength, of this Zinwell box?
Happy New Year.
Trevor