[mythtv-users] PC TV 290e DVB-T/T2 USB SD/HD tuner - a caution

[John Pilkington]

On 19/03/13 18:27, Mike Perkins wrote:
> On 19/03/13 18:18, steve.goodey at openreach.co.uk wrote:
>> [mikep at randomtraveller.org.uk] Sent:
>>>
>>> I have one of these and recently it too failed to obtain a lock. I
>>> assumed
>>> it was some variation in the scan parameters had changed but I have
>>> never
>>> been able to fix it.
>>>
>>> After seeing this I checked mine and it is visually okay. However,
>>> the tiny
>>> socket inside the end of the dongle feels lose. I suspect a broken
>>> connection from socket to board and I'm going to have to saw it open to
>>> check.
>>>
>>> This is poor design. Considering the size of the connector, then the
>>> adapter
>>> and finally a fat stiff UHF/sat cable I'm not surprised something had
>>> broken.
>>> What were they thinking of?
>>
>> I see Maplin do an  MCX to Coax Lead Order Code: N59LN. I wonder if that
>> might offer some relief to the socket?
>>
> (Fixed odd quoting)
>
> That's an idea. I'll take a look, thanks.
>
It looks to me as if the original parts give RF coupling with DC 
isolation.  Be careful.