This post will teach you how to restore lost GOtv signal with ease. There are many reasons GOtv losses signal. This might be either
transmission source failure, which is rare
decoder malfunctioning
antenna misdirection or malfunction
strong windy rain or storm, which is rare too
faulty wire connections
You might have suddenly switched on your GOtv decoder to just discover that you could not get any channels during the GOtv scan. You have checked all your GOtv wires and connections yet, the signal did not return. Probably re-scanned, reset, rebooted or even switched off your decoder severally to restore GOtv antenna signals yet, nothing happened.
Do not worry. Here are some secrets of how to restore lost GOtv signal. It tell also how to maintain steady signal from the GOtv antenna down to the decoder.
However, you shall better understand these secrets when you have understood why GOtv losses signals. Now let us look at some major causes of GOtv signal loses.
GOtv is a good example of digital terrestrial TV. This TV signal technology transmits signals over regions via transmitter and GOtv receiver antennas. These antennas tower high above the usual human habitation level such as buildings. However, physical obstructions are enemies of signal reception. Tall trees, buildings, hilly areas all contribute in GOtv signal transmission failures. Therefore, whenever your GOtv decoder loses signals, check if there may be such obstructions. You may consider relocating the position of your GOtv antenna if you sight any such clear obstacle. but this is rare in comparison to the other causes of GOtv lost signals.
Faulty Connections – Wire to F-Connectors to Devices (Antenna or Decoder)
In a previous post, we learnt how to connect the F-Connector to the RF / Coaxial cable wire. This is the acceptable signal carrier wire for GOtv. While in use, there could be gradual wear and tear, which might cause the thick central copper wire to touch the outer silvery wire mesh. From electrical principles, the thick inner copper wire of the coaxial cable serve as the positive signal carrier. The outer silvery mesh serve as the negative. Any point of contact between the two would result to huge loss of GOtv signal.
For a faulty GOtv connection, this problem may go undetected, leading to complete loss of GOtv signals. Therefore, kindly check the terminal points of the RF wires where the F-connectors joins to the RF. Ensure that the two layers of the RF wire are clearly separated from each other, even as they are appropriately and tightly connected to the F-Connectors. Furthermore, a good and neat wire connection is one major way to boost TV antenna signals among other ways available.
Another occasion of faulty connection occurs when the wire accidently passes through a sharp curvature. This most times pierces the rubber covering or protecting the cables inside, damaging them in the process. Aside internal cuts, the pierced sharp metal could introduce electrical or electrostatic charges into the cable. This may lead to voltage overdose, loses or lightning damage. A good example of this occurrence is passing your GOtv or DStv decoder wire through the spiked security barb wire on perimeter walls.
What About Wire Weakness and Expiration?
Yes, the wire involved in GOtv or any type of TV connection could still cut from the inside, though the outer protective cover may still be in place. Any form of internal cut – partial or full, results to complete loss of signal. GOtv is not an exception. Most cable wire internal cuts may be due to natural weakening or wire expiration. This is why there is need to periodically service the entire GOtv setup including changing the cable wiring. The commonest way to check for GOtv wire internal cut is to run your hand and feel the entire span of the wire. Any soft or unusually flexible spot could be an indication of internal wire cut.
I strongly recommend removing the weak section or re-run another smooth length of wire. Technically, signal transmissions such as GOtv, DStv and others are better of with a seamless length of wire. There is partial signal transmission with wires joined at one or more points.
Service downtime is another cause of occasional GOtv signal loss. This could either be from the signal transmission mast, or from source station. This problem rarely occurs. However, the service provider usually provides alternative or backup system for uninterruptible signal transmission. no system is devoid of downtime in technology generally. It could happen – though temporarily.
How do you Restore Lost GOtv Signal
It is very simple. Your GOtv signal remains steady and strong if you could checkmate all the flaws listed in this post above. Ensure good connections, no obstructions, good antenna directions, etc. However, I might wantr to add regular decoder software upgrading as one way to ensure optimal device performance. Certainly, this also improves on signal reception.
