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Max
 
Good evening

Here is my case... I bought a TNT decoder at the end of 2009 to receive Canal +, which no longer broadcasted in analog in my area... Perfect start, I was receiving almost all the channels in good quality (except for the multiplex M6, W9, NT1). Unfortunately, the quality began to degrade on some channels, and then I successively lost C+/LCP and F2/F3/F5/ARTE... Recently, the quality was intermittently degrading on NRJ 12 and TMC, and I was starting to give up on TNT!

Then I came across this forum and this tip from "Sunday handymen". Without much belief, I took a pair of wire cutters/a utility knife (no wire stripping tool) and followed the instructions... Once my cable was definitively useless, I thought I had foolishly lost about ten euros.

AND THEN... MIRACLE! This trick really works, I couldn't believe it. A HUGE THANK YOU!!!
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tenuo
 
I got a new TV and took the opportunity to buy an antenna because the other one is all broken, and I can pick up some TNT channels but it's not watchable. So I bought the One for All SV 9365 because it has 46dB (38 on the other) and I saw some good reviews on forums. The problem is that I can hardly pick up anything; even the analog channels come in worse than with the old antenna, and when it does find TNT channels, they are the paid ones. I get channel 2, channel 3, and occasionally channel 1, whereas with the old one I picked up channels 1 to 6 (5-6 more or less well) + sometimes channel one and two (Belgian channel). It's unfortunate that I didn't see the HD zone file earlier. I'm starting to wonder if there aren't some salespeople promoting the SV 9365.

The problem is that since it’s a flat screen, I can no longer put the antenna on top of it and therefore I lose height; putting both antennas together (I can connect one more on the old one) isn't much better.

As for the radio, I can't pick up anything either, yet according to the TV I should be able to, and the antenna should work too.
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estom
 
T-H-A-N-K-S for the tip!

a knife, a small 15cm strip, and all the TNT for nothing beforehand! now just need to find the ideal orientation and secure everything!

perfect!
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Kaliméro59
 
Thank you for your information, because I have already bought 4 antennas and they are not the best.
It's a shame that all the sellers are just salespeople and not technicians.
I haven't tried yet, but I'm sure your data is accurate.
I will keep you updated on your proposals.
Thanks in advance.
Bye for now
and see you later.
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gil
 
Originally, and already in 75% of France, an indoor antenna does not work, and on top of that with an antenna that has no gain or amplification!!!
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glandu Posted messages 25506 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   4 088
 
this old thing is "worn out" for me with the antenna in sight at 1 km it doesn't work
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lolo92
 
the exposed wire is a good idea, it works perfectly, thanks for the advice
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legrosseb
 
I live in Martigues and I tried 2 indoor antennas. I was thinking of investing in an outdoor antenna. I stumbled upon this article by chance. And well, it works like a charm... thank you really.
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olymp
 
I will try from tomorrow and I wanted to know how to secure the cable afterwards.
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KoRs
 
Thank you for this tip, I am in Corsica in Ajaccio and it really works like a charm... :)
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doumé
 
Hello,
I am a subscriber, compelled by the homeowners' association, to Numericable.
I am therefore trying to receive TNT with an indoor antenna and the result is dismal: the image on the screen is all distorted and repeated multiple times.
Am I doomed to this outcome?
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pof
 
My old mother is in this situation in Lyon; unfortunately, the living room faces South, while the Fourvière transmitter is to the North. So unless we run a cable all through the apartment, my poor mother will be doomed to watch Louis la brocante in terrible analog...


For you, there's still ADSL...
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doumé > pof
 
Thank you to pof.
I am also in Lyon with a stay oriented south but it's very bothersome.
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gege
 
I live in Heyrieux (38) and I have the 20 TNT channels. I receive them from Fourvière.
I am on the edge of the signal but with a good TNT installation, it's perfect. I use an old UHF (Ultra High Frequency) antenna from 470 MHz to 860 MHz, bands IV and V which works for all TNT channels except Canal +, which uses VHF (Very High Frequency) from 30 MHz to 470 MHz. The coaxial cable is 17 VATC, the best available in stores; there is 11 VATC, but it’s hard to find, maybe only with professionals. A new standard male connector with a diameter of 9.52 mm in blue that plugs into the back of the TNT decoder. I have 3 televisions connected to my old antenna with a 3-way ferrite splitter, but I have a loss of 6 dB.
By the way, I am a radio amateur on the 27 MHz band; my call sign is 14 Charlie Oscar 02.
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Anonymous user
 
Hello everyone
After reading many topics on TNT antennas, I thought, why not !!!!!!
So I took a large calendar that I covered in aluminum, then I made a vertical butterfly with 1.5mm² copper with dimensions of 12.5cm in length. Then, with 3 pieces of 15cm tubing, which I had previously fixed to the calendar, I attach the butterfly (thus 15cm from the aluminum). Finally, I solder one end of the core and then the braid on the other side.
The result is astounding, I couldn't receive TF1 with a rooftop antenna, now I receive everything from my room.
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georges
 
super tout fonctionne merci
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fondzy
 
I just came across what you wrote, a big thank you I have never understood TNT so well even after buying several antennas supposedly designed for it. Thank you Guillaume and Emilie.
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tomyboy
 
Hello,

Thanks for the plan!! It's working!!
But we can only pick up a few channels?? We've oriented it in all directions but we still only get the same channels.
Do we still need a traditional antenna?? Or do you have another tip??
Thanks, have a great weekend
Tom and Sophie
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Jim
 
Bravo ! Honestly, I didn't believe it much... But by following your instructions, we found a spot in the room where we get almost perfect TNT channels, while we hadn't received anything serious with an outdoor antenna... Thanks again.
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bidouc
 
It works for me too... Perfect, the 22 TNT channels in super quality. Thank you very much!
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boris
 
I cut the end of the wire, stripped 15 cm, then attached two stripped wires of the same size to form a triangle. I hung it in the attic and now I receive all the channels. While I was getting a signal quality of 17% with an outdoor antenna, I'm now between 75 and 100% depending on the weather.
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Anonymous user
 
Great, I just made the connection, thanks for a great tip!
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Anonymous user
 
In addition, I have 36 channels and perfectly clear super Romsty, if you have other ideas, feel free to share.
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bubu
 
Hello,

having reception issues, I am trying the solution of stripping a cable.
Can you tell me how far I need to strip it?
I have removed the first layer, the copper braid, the kind of aluminum paper, and there is still the hard plastic cable with the core inside.
Should I also remove this hard plastic?

Thank you for your help, I’m a bit lost with this operation.
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KoRs
 
Yes, yes, remove everything... There should only be what you call the core (the kind of copper rod inside)... Strip about 10/15 cm... It works perfectly as far as I'm concerned... I just did the operation... :)
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bubu
 
Thank you, I will let you know if it works at my place.
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