[mythtv-users] Small issues solved.

Dan Ritter dsr-myth at tao.merseine.nu
Sat Apr 19 01:12:09 UTC 2008


On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 07:01:17PM -0600, Brian Wood wrote:
> 
> On Apr 18, 2008, at 6:39 PM, Dan Ritter wrote:
> >
> > The eventual source of the problem? My 4-way cable amplifier
> > turns out to be very sensitive to being touched. Brush against
> > the wall it's on, push any of the cables -- channels die for
> > several seconds. Not every channel, but some. Gently move it
> > again, and everything comes back.
> 
> Have a look inside and re-solder the cold connection(s) that are  
> causing your problem. Touching things with a wooden stick (not metal)  
> while watching the signal should show you the problem area.

Ah, is that the infamous cold solder joint? Thanks, I'll take a
look.

-dsr-

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