TNT rowing for Euro 2021: how to improve reception

The N°10 approaches the penalty spot granted in the last minutes of the match and this can change his outcome irremediably. You and your friends are on their toes, ready to jump for joy if the nets shake. He rushes ... and there is the drama. DTT is acting up, and rather than the nets, it's the pixels that you see on the screen.

If you don't want to see this disaster scenario happen during the next Euro football 2021, it's high time to worry about this TNT reception which is acting up. But where to start ? Here are some tips from our tutorial on the 7 points to check to improve DTT reception.

1. Antenna

To start well, you have to worry about the main element: the DTT reception antenna. If yours is a bit old, it's a safe bet that it doesn't have the latest capabilities of newer models like a 4G/5G filter that prevents mobile networks from disrupting the signal. Some models also have a gain, or even an integrated amplifier expressed in dB.

If yours is inaccessible or you do not want to call a professional and you doubt its condition, why not try the indoor antenna. Newer models can provide good results if the broadcast transmitter is not too far away and you don't have any obstructions nearby.

2. Amplification

We just talked about it: some antennas have an integrated amplification system. If you want to keep yours and try amplification, know that there are two types of amplifier. The first attaches directly to the antenna mast, hence the name mast amplifier. It needs to be fed and therefore requires a bit of climbing and development in the attic.

There are also amplifiers to be placed near the wall outlet. They are however less effective if the received signal is not clear, it could indeed amplify the faults of the signal. It will rather compensate for the loss due to the length of the cable if the signal is good on the antenna. To try if you have exhausted the other avenues of optimization.

3. Wiring

If there is one thing that we do not necessarily think about and which is nevertheless very important, it is the loss of signal linked to the state of the connectors or the length of the cable. First of all, those which go from the wall outlet to the TV connector or which make the relay between the antenna, the decoder box then the TV. Do not hesitate to change your cables in poor condition or of poor quality.

The length of the cable should be as short as possible. The price of coaxial cable purchased by the meter is rather inexpensive and it may be worth redoing its installation by optimizing the passage of a new cable from the antenna to the TV or wall outlets. The connector is easily screwed on and allows you to do the installation yourself without tools other than a cutter.

4. Another avenue for optimization

It is also necessary to check the small obstacles which one does not think of, like this T-splitter between the Blu-ray player and the TV which it would be better to let pass live. And to wonder if there is not a little bit of optimization to be done at the level of the internal software of the television.

TVs usually have a tool to check pointing and signal strength. It usually takes two people to do this. One gradually directs the antenna while the other refreshes the page concerned on the television.

In practice: 7 ways to improve tnt reception

It's better ? Good game ! And to be completely ready, don't hesitate to consult our other topics on the Euro football 2021.