Digital TV (DVB T2) in Singapore [consolidated]

[leongws]

What antenna u tried other than the supplied draco antenna? I cannot get any channels at all using the draco antenna. Used margon 2.0 then can get

 

[vkvkvvk]

What antenna u tried other than the supplied draco antenna? I cannot get any channels at all using the draco antenna. Used margon 2.0 then can get

The other antenna I tried using was Daiyo EU1702 indoor antenna which as a amplfier using usb to power.

 

[hilmi08]

Hi, I just bought draco hdt2-7300 from Harvey Norman.
But I just can't get any channel at all no matter what I try. The antenna LED has power and "power on" option for the antenna is switched on.

I have tried living room's TV and Bedroom's Tv location with the antenna literally placed on the outside of the windows but still nothing.

I have another new TV that has built in DVBT-2 with antenna placed in the kitchen with lots of obstruction but has no issues recieving HD channels at all.
I have also swapped Antennas to test but still did not work.

Anyone can advice?

I have the exact same problem. I'm using the same set top box too. Sigh... Just called mediacorp and they told me there shouldn't be any problem for my area to receive digital signal.

Guys, does that means I have to invest more to get a better antenna? Any recommendations?

 

[vkvkvvk]

If so which antenna should to get to be safe? Already spent 100+ on the box, if buy new antenna and no signal again can really head bang wall. Btw, I am located at Yishun area.

 

[matrix05]

If so which antenna should to get to be safe? Already spent 100+ on the box, if buy new antenna and no signal again can really head bang wall. Btw, I am located at Yishun area.

Check: The antenna must be plugged into the settop box. Not to the TV.

 

[vkvkvvk]

Check: The antenna must be plugged into the settop box. Not to the TV.

Yup its connected to the setup box.
I managed to get channel 5 up once but extremely unstable.
signal intensity was %99 but signal quality around 60% but after awhile totally no signal again.

 

[loftystew]

Hi, I just bought draco hdt2-7300 from Harvey Norman.
But I just can't get any channel at all no matter what I try. The antenna LED has power and "power on" option for the antenna is switched on.

I have tried living room's TV and Bedroom's Tv location with the antenna literally placed on the outside of the windows but still nothing.

I have another new TV that has built in DVBT-2 with antenna placed in the kitchen with lots of obstruction but has no issues recieving HD channels at all.
I have also swapped Antennas to test but still did not work.

Anyone can advice?

I have the exact same problem. I'm using the same set top box too. Sigh... Just called mediacorp and they told me there shouldn't be any problem for my area to receive digital signal.

Guys, does that means I have to invest more to get a better antenna? Any recommendations?

Tips to those using Draco set-up box with the given Draco antenna which I accidentally discovered while troubleshooting the same issue encountered by people here. Not sure had anyone mentioned this before.

DO NOT turn up the Draco antenna power to the maximum. Once you turn the dial up and passed a certain point, it will cause antenna to lose signal.

What I discovered is that about 1/4 is the maximum you can turn the dial from off position, any more will cause the antenna to fail in getting the signal. You should slowly try to turn up the dial from the off position via trial and error method and stop once you receive the best signal strength.

What I suspect is that the antenna will try to draw more power from the set-up box when you turn the dial up and the set-up box is unable to accommodate the power needed by the antenna when you turn the dial up to the maximum thus causing the antenna to lose signal. That's what the additional 5V power port is for.

Don't quote me on this though. I'm not electrical-trained. It's merely my deduction from my troubleshooting experience. Either way adjusting the dial down from the max position resolved the problem for me. I'm using the Draco antenna just fine for more than a week liao. Just sharing, might not resolve your issue but no harm trying.

P.S - I did a factory reset to return back to the initial setup screen before trying the above mentioned solution. Remember to set antenna power to 'on' on the initial setup screen. Password to factory reset is '1234'.

P.S 2 - Just remembered... Don't hold onto the antenna while adjusting the dial. I know it sounds weird but it causes the Draco antenna to lose signal too. LOL. Tried testing it several times holding onto the antenna and not. Sure enough, the antenna loses signal once I touched/hold onto it. Maybe it has to do with earthing or something but whatever. Anyway if you really have to touch the antenna, touch/hold onto the clip-on plastic stand (or base whatever you want to call it) while adjusting the dial.

BTW, did you do a factory reset (clean state) on the set-up box, set the antenna power to 'ON', set the signal strength test channel to UHF29 - 538MHz (or UHF31 - 554MHz) on the initial setup screen and place it on a spot that you would want your antenna to be placed before slowly turning up the dial on the Draco antenna?

You should try it if you haven't. The password to factory reset is '1234' btw.

 

[mingfreakrsx]

If so which antenna should to get to be safe? Already spent 100+ on the box, if buy new antenna and no signal again can really head bang wall. Btw, I am located at Yishun area.

You may want to try the Margon 2.0 Home indoor antenna, which is around ~$40.
Await for your result, living at Yishun too!

 

[vkvkvvk]

Tips to those using Draco set-up box with the given Draco antenna which I accidentally discovered while troubleshooting the same issue encountered by people here. Not sure had anyone mentioned this before.

DO NOT turn up the Draco antenna power to the maximum. Once you turn the dial up and passed a certain point, it will cause antenna to lose the signal.

What I discovered is that about 1/4 is the maximum you can turn the dial from off position, any more will cause the antenna to fail in getting the signal. You should slowly try to turn up the dial from the off position via trial and error method and stop once you receive the signal.

What I suspect is that the antenna will try to draw more power from the set-up box when you turn the dial up and the set-up box is unable to accommodate the power needed by the antenna when you turn the dial up to the maximum thus causing the antenna to lose signal. That's what the additional 5V power port is for.

Don't quote me on this though. I'm not electrical-trained. It's merely my deduction from my past experience. Either way adjusting the dial down from the max position resolved the problem for me. I'm using the Draco antenna just fine for more than a week liao. Just sharing, might not resolve your issue but no harm trying.

Thanks for sharing, unfortunately I just tried and it doesn't work. I turned the knob bit by bit to test.

You may want to try the Margon 2.0 Home indoor antenna, which is around ~$40.
Await for your result, living at Yishun too!

I emailed the company about my situation and see whats their reply first.

 

[loftystew]

Thanks for sharing, unfortunately I just tried and it doesn't work. I turned the knob bit by bit to test.



I emailed the company about my situation and see whats their reply first.

BTW, did you do a factory reset (clean state) on the set-up box, set the antenna power to 'ON', set the signal strength test channel to UHF29 - 538MHz (or UHF31 - 554MHz) on the initial setup screen and place it on a spot that you would want your antenna to be placed before slowly turning up the dial on the Draco antenna?

You should try it if you haven't. The password to factory reset is '1234' btw.

P.S - Just remembered... Don't hold onto the antenna while adjusting the dial. I know it sounds weird but it causes the Draco antenna to lose signal too. LOL. Tried testing it several times holding onto the antenna and not. Sure enough, the antenna loses signal once I touched/hold onto it. Maybe it has to do with earthing or something but whatever. Anyway if you really have to touch the antenna, touch/hold onto the clip-on plastic stand (or base whatever you want to call it) while adjusting the dial.

 

[Uraku Asia]

Yup its connected to the setup box.
I managed to get channel 5 up once but extremely unstable.
signal intensity was %99 but signal quality around 60% but after awhile totally no signal again.

Your area have to use an active digital TV antenna with power on active antenna function then can receive stable signal quality for all channels if refer to our customers who stay in your area.

Our active indoor antenna 30dBi price is $30 for consideration.

 

[Uraku Asia]

You may want to try the Margon 2.0 Home indoor antenna, which is around ~$40.
Await for your result, living at Yishun too!

No to wait... I can answered your question.
You can go ahead with Margon for around $40 or try our active indoor antenna for $30 with refund if can not get.thanks.

 

[mingfreakrsx]

No to wait... I can answered your question.
You can go ahead with Margon for around $40 or try our active indoor antenna for $30 with refund if can not get.thanks.

hmm, may I have a picture of your active indoor antenna? Would like to see its design.
Thanks!

 

[HWZ1973]

Why can't MDA recognize that this is a big hassle plus cost to everybody!!!
Sibei jialat!!!

 

[Uraku Asia]

hmm, may I have a picture of your active indoor antenna? Would like to see its design.
Thanks!

Sorry, I can't upload picture to show you here.
But you can PM a message to my inbox or send us an email to support@uraku"dot"asia . Then I'll send you the picture for our antenna design.

 

[mingfreakrsx]

Sorry, I can't upload picture to show you here.
But you can PM a message to my inbox or send us an email to support@uraku"dot"asia . Then I'll send you the picture for our antenna design.

ok, sent you a PM!

 

[vkvkvvk]

Your area have to use an active digital TV antenna with power on active antenna function then can receive stable signal quality for all channels if refer to our customers who stay in your area.

Our active indoor antenna 30dBi price is $30 for consideration.

Whats the difference between the one you selling and the once included with draco?
The one was given is this:

 

[leongws]

If so which antenna should to get to be safe? Already spent 100+ on the box, if buy new antenna and no signal again can really head bang wall. Btw, I am located at Yishun area.

I also living at Yishun ave 6 block 40x. Using Margon 2.0 to receive T2 signal. By right the Daiyo u tried with should allow u to receive too. Not sure why u cannot.

 

[Uraku Asia]

Whats the difference between the one you selling and the once included with draco?
The one was given is this:

The main different are :
Gain: 28dBi vs 30dBi
Cable length : estimate 2m vs 5m

 

[The_King]

any know any antenna for analog/digital

staying in sengkang west.