TV3 audio dropouts from time to time?

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#303984 26-Mar-2023 10:15

I see others had this problem with TV3 on Freeview over the years but its new for me.

Over the last month Ive had audio dropouts from time to time, sometimes its fine, other times its unwatchable. My settings are exactly the same on my Panasonic Freeview recorder, nothing has changed for years, set to 5.1 Dolby. Some days it doesnt happen at all so its certainly random. It doesnt happen on any other freeview channels at all, so my HDMI cables must be fine.

Has anyone else noticed this?

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#3054739 26-Mar-2023 10:33

Are you on satellite, UHF, or streaming?

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#3054741 26-Mar-2023 10:41

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Are you on satellite, UHF, or streaming?

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#3054742 26-Mar-2023 10:42

I am glad you raised this because I was just about to do so myself.

I don't watch much TV3 but I do watch Newhub at 6.00 and I have noticed these dropouts all through the programme the last few days.

It is most annoying and reminds me of listening to shortwave radio broadcasts.

I watch via UHF.

Thought I better edit this and add that I am in Waikanae.

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#3054789 26-Mar-2023 10:45

Bananabob:

I am glad you raised this because I was just about to do so myself.

I don't watch much TV3 but I do watch Newhub at 6.00 and I have noticed these dropouts all through the programme the last few days.

It is most annoying and reminds me of listening to shortwave radio broadcasts.

I watch via UHF.

Thought I better edit this and add that I am in Waikanae.

Great Im pleased there is someone else. Its happeneing on the breakfast show live. I record the 6pm news and it at times is unwatchable so I turn it off. I was going to contact TV3 but I know its a waste of time as I tried years ago and they dont reply.

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#3054841 26-Mar-2023 11:02

State:

Bananabob:

I am glad you raised this because I was just about to do so myself.

I don't watch much TV3 but I do watch Newhub at 6.00 and I have noticed these dropouts all through the programme the last few days.

It is most annoying and reminds me of listening to shortwave radio broadcasts.

I watch via UHF.

Thought I better edit this and add that I am in Waikanae.

Great Im pleased there is someone else. Its happeneing on the breakfast show live. I record the 6pm news and it at times is unwatchable so I turn it off. I was going to contact TV3 but I know its a waste of time as I tried years ago and they dont reply.

I am going to ring them on Monday.

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#3054842 26-Mar-2023 11:04

Great I hope you get an answer, if so can you post it here please.

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#3054948 26-Mar-2023 16:39

@State What town/city are you in?

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#3054950 26-Mar-2023 16:47

kiwiharry: @State What town/city are you in?

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#3054977 26-Mar-2023 20:09

Its crazy, not one single audio dropout from TV3 new tonight after being recorded. Something has to be up with TV3 as its just so random.

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#3055179 27-Mar-2023 10:26

I tried three times (get it 😀) to ring them this morning and each time I get hold music and then disconnected. So I tried the chatbot on the web page but after typing in my problem it asked me to sign up to some service called Just Answer and pay $2 for the privilege. I assume that the new owners Warner Brothers Discovery don't want to talk to anyone.

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#3055180 27-Mar-2023 10:29

Yes thats the problem with TV3, they dont want to talk to you! What if you had some great news to report, how do you make contact with them????? Shame on TV3 for not having anyone to answer a phone call. Ddid you have any audio dropouts last night from TV3?

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#3055181 27-Mar-2023 10:30

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Yes thats the problem with TV3, they dont want to talk to you! What if you had some great news to report, how do you make contact with them????? Shame on TV3 for not having anyone to answer a phone call. Ddid you have any audio dropouts last night from TV3?

No audio issues last night. Waiting for tonight. And sending them a rather terse email.

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#3055186 27-Mar-2023 10:38

I just tried to call them also, waited for reception then a voice message comes up and states "the person you are trying to reach is not available, good bye" you cant leave a message or get any help, shocking TV3 and again shame on you!

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#3055188 27-Mar-2023 10:40

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I just tried to call them also, waited for reception then a voice message comes up and states "the person you are trying to reach is not available, good bye" you cant leave a message or get any help, shocking TV3 and again shame on you!

Exactly the response I got.

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#3055198 27-Mar-2023 10:49

Ive just sent them a scathing email but Im telling you they will not respond!

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