Gavin Hamill wrote: > On Sat, Jun 25, 2005 at 01:00:35PM +0200, Erik Tjernlund wrote: > >>I've been using VDR for a long time with one DVB-C card. Now I've added >>a second, identical card (Technotrend DVB-C 2.1). >> >>I get a picture, but it's of very low quality and breaking up all the >>time. Do I have to do something special to get this setup to work >>properly? Suggestions? > > > This might sound insane, but please try it because it does work. > > Try shining a torch on the DVB-C card - you should almost instantly see > a boost in picture quality - it works for me... torch on card = > watchable signal.. no torch = breakups, loads of UNCs... > > I know people who have mounted lights inside their PC not for any > decorative or ricer effect, but because it actually /does/ increase the > efficiency of the frontend / tuner :) How about hanging a dead chicken or two in front of tv or around the antenna :) You may need to experiment with the amount of feathers left on the bird or plucked off.
