No Signal on Some Channels
Some TV channels work fine but others show 'no signal' or are missing from the channel list.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Aerial not picking up signals from all transmitter multiplexes
- 2Channel retune needed after a transmitter change
- 3Weak signal on certain frequencies due to aerial type or position
How Urgent Is This?
This is a cosmetic issue. It is not causing damage and can be addressed in your own time.
What Needs to Be Done
An aerial installer will check signal strength across all frequencies, retune the TV, and may upgrade the aerial or add a filter to improve reception on missing channels.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £73 – £183 | Materials: £27 – £93
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Try Snap and FixHow to Prevent This
Retune your TV periodically as broadcasters make changes. Use a wideband aerial for the best coverage. Have signal strength tested if channels drop after a storm.
Related Problems
Other Aerial & Satellite Installer Problems
The TV picture freezing, pixelating, or cutting out intermittently, often worse in bad weather.
The satellite receiver showing 'no signal' or 'searching for signal' with no picture on any channel.
The TV aerial has been displaced or blown off the chimney or roof mast during a storm.
The TV picture breaking into blocks or squares, with the sound cutting in and out.