Digital TV (DVB T2) in Singapore [consolidated]
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someone from truly asia bought this t2 tuner from ebay and was able to recv all T2 channels~! US$52.22 with free shipment~ 
HD DVB T2 Digital Terrestrial Receiver TV Receiver DVB T2 Automatic Tuner | eBay
HD DVB T2 Digital Terrestrial Receiver TV Receiver DVB T2 Automatic Tuner | eBay
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someone from truly asia bought this t2 tuner from ebay and was able to recv all T2 channels~! US$52.22 with free shipment~
HD DVB T2 Digital Terrestrial Receiver TV Receiver DVB T2 Automatic Tuner | eBay
BUYING IT NOW!
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if you can see the wrinkles on the people on the screen, it's hd
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someone from truly asia bought this t2 tuner from ebay and was able to recv all T2 channels~! US$52.22 with free shipment~
HD DVB T2 Digital Terrestrial Receiver TV Receiver DVB T2 Automatic Tuner | eBay
he neh screenshot the video peekture leh
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THAT'S THE THING, IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND OUT WHAT THE DVB-T2 VERSION IS ~!!!
but then can't really blame tiong seller either because the manufacturer didnt state such info themselves
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I receive very weak DVB-T2 signals of Indonesia Global TV, RCTI and MNC TV. The signals will most of the time gets lost 'No Signal'. CCK area.
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UHF signals are like that de ... on some hours of the day it will reach further and stronger
other times not so strong
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sure or not ... scully she smoke u songsong only
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someone be guinea pig lo
don't be regret if you found that sometimes for 2/3 audio selection, there is only one is working.
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Nice to hear your update.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank AnDyLe0 for sharing his knowledge on Timeshift.
How about you be the one?
Understanding Indoor Antenna
This post arises from numerous questions about indoor antenna.
To use an analogy, using antenna to capture tv signal is like fishing.
Kelong is located at the most advantages location to trap fish. The design is optimised to lead more fish to the net. Similarly, outdoor antenna is installed at the best location (roof top). The design of the antenna is optimised to capture VHF or UHF signal.
For UHF signal, the optimum length of the antenna element is about 0.25 to 0.3m for the Singapore DVB channels (half of 300 divided by frequency of channel in MHz). Those who have seen roof top antennae would have noticed that they are installed in a horizontal plane. This is because the signal is polarised in the horizontal plane. If the antenna is install in the vertical plane, signal received would be zero theorectically (think polarised as in sunglasses). [The relevance of this information will be clearer later]
For master tv antenna (matv) serving a large number of units, the signal is processed and amplified before distribution to individual units.
For UHF indoor antenna, reception is compromised because of obstructions from building, reflections, etc. Furthermore, sometimes it is smaller than the ideal dimension. However, this can be compensated some what by tuned circuit incorporated.
Nevertheless, the technology of DVB transmission has taken care of these limitations, more so in T2 over T format. With built-in error correction and only a small fraction of signal strenth required as compared to analogue tv, very weak signal still can be decoded successfully for perfect reception.
So, a simple rabbit antenna, or one as I have used and shown in the other post, can be used successfully. The important point to note is that indoor, the antenna element may not neccessarily be always in the horizontal plane. The antenna element may have to be inclined at 45 degree, for example. This is because refections of signal may have changed the polarisation. Effort may have to be made to find the best orientation and location for best overall reception. (This is also true for outdoor installation). Extension cable to increase the lenth of the cable may help to improve the chance of getting a good location.
Pic and more info contained in the other post:
How about amplified antenna?
An "amplified antenna" is one that comes with a booster, either built-in or attached as a separate device. For indoor use, the booster is a small amplifier that can increase the signal strength received from the antenna. But as an active device, the booster also introduces some noise. So even if the signal strength is boosted, the signal quality may deteriorate.
As can be seen in earlier posts, results vary. Every case is unique. It pays to try various options.
This post arises from numerous questions about indoor antenna.
To use an analogy, using antenna to capture tv signal is like fishing.
Kelong is located at the most advantages location to trap fish. The design is optimised to lead more fish to the net. Similarly, outdoor antenna is installed at the best location (roof top). The design of the antenna is optimised to capture VHF or UHF signal.
For UHF signal, the optimum length of the antenna element is about 0.25 to 0.3m for the Singapore DVB channels (half of 300 divided by frequency of channel in MHz). Those who have seen roof top antennae would have noticed that they are installed in a horizontal plane. This is because the signal is polarised in the horizontal plane. If the antenna is install in the vertical plane, signal received would be zero theorectically (think polarised as in sunglasses). [The relevance of this information will be clearer later]
For master tv antenna (matv) serving a large number of units, the signal is processed and amplified before distribution to individual units.
For UHF indoor antenna, reception is compromised because of obstructions from building, reflections, etc. Furthermore, sometimes it is smaller than the ideal dimension. However, this can be compensated some what by tuned circuit incorporated.
Nevertheless, the technology of DVB transmission has taken care of these limitations, more so in T2 over T format. With built-in error correction and only a small fraction of signal strenth required as compared to analogue tv, very weak signal still can be decoded successfully for perfect reception.
So, a simple rabbit antenna, or one as I have used and shown in the other post, can be used successfully. The important point to note is that indoor, the antenna element may not neccessarily be always in the horizontal plane. The antenna element may have to be inclined at 45 degree, for example. This is because refections of signal may have changed the polarisation. Effort may have to be made to find the best orientation and location for best overall reception. (This is also true for outdoor installation). Extension cable to increase the lenth of the cable may help to improve the chance of getting a good location.
Pic and more info contained in the other post:
TV MODEL (and size): 40" Samsung Smart & 1999 20" Philips CRT (bedroom).
LOCATION: Bishan near Bishan Park
ANTENNA: Condo MATV & antigue indoor telescopic for testing (see picture below)
SET TOP BOX: Draco
Additional info: Perfect reception for all T2 and T broadcasts using matv (condo provided chan 38 reception when Sports/ City channel existed. Signal Intensity 99%, Signal Quality 98% throughout chans 27, 29 , 31, 33 and 38. [Hall and bedroom]
Using indoor antenna for both tv tested one after the other, 27, 29, 31 and 33 achieved SI/SQ as good as matv. For chan 38, both indicators exceeded 90%. Again perfect reception.
Tips: With indoor antenna, it is advisable to scan manually, channel by channel, in areas where indoor signal may not be so strong. The signal strength is then visually available to assist in locating the best spot.
Where the angle of antenna elements can be adjusted, straighten them as shown in the pic, with overall length about 0.25 to 0.3m. Orientate whole antenna in different angle and direction.
Use extension coax cable for more flexibility in locating the best spot.
An "amplified antenna" is one that comes with a booster, either built-in or attached as a separate device. For indoor use, the booster is a small amplifier that can increase the signal strength received from the antenna. But as an active device, the booster also introduces some noise. So even if the signal strength is boosted, the signal quality may deteriorate.
As can be seen in earlier posts, results vary. Every case is unique. It pays to try various options.
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