[linux-dvb] Re: Interfereance with DVB Signal ?

[Juri Haberland <juri@koschikode.com>]

Jon Stones (MailingList) wrote:
> On Fri, 2003-11-07 at 12:03, Juri Haberland wrote:

>> Does it go instantly or after a short period? If the latter I suspect a
>> heat problem. I had the same with two cards in a closed box. Without the
>> cover this box didn't show the problem, but putting the cover back on,
>> the error rate grew within minutes.

> No, I'm afraid its instant. As I approach the machine with the lid, it
> gradually rises. Its got me completely stuck ! The machine is earthed
> correctly. I was wandering if the 3 ISA slots on the end might be giving
> off some kind of frequency or maybe PSU ? I've tried all the heat
> problems. I have extra fans making sure that he DVB card stays cool. MB
> temp is at 25DegC. I live in Wimbledon, and should have a brilliant
> signal. Without the Lid, I have full signal strength, BBC1 has Verrors
> of around 30, which is great. Just that I can't put the lid on the
> machine, and store it away !!

Possibly your antenna is broken and your card receives just through some
stray effect (correct word?)? And if you put the lid on the machine you
are effectively shielding it proper?

Just a though...

Juri



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