Signal goes when it rains

I show a good signal when tuning TV for stations, signal breaks up when it rains, aerial is on chimney stack

Asked by William on 18th Sep 2024
Expert Trade Answers
"This is most likely rain water getting into the Aerial or cabling. You may require 1 or both replacing."
Answered on 18th Sep 2024 - Member since Nov 2020 - report
"Moat likeley caused by rain getting into the aerial system by the aerial itself or cable or possibly amp if if you have one on the aerial pole"
Answered on 18th Sep 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
"It could be the insulation on the cable from the chimney is breaking down,how old is it?"
Answered on 18th Sep 2024 - Member since Jun 2024 - report
"Hi, this either means there's a crack in the cable and water is getting in or water is getting into the connection at the back of the actual Aerial."
Answered on 18th Sep 2024 - Member since Jan 2019 - report
"Normally water ingress at the aerial connections, and the splitter/amplifier may be upside down. Coax cable can perish and crack if it is 20-plus years, especially on a south-facing evaluation."
Answered on 19th Sep 2024 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
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