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Ashok_2
Ashok_2 Posts: 807 Forumite
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I bought a USB freeview stick but with the aerial it came with I cannot get ANY channels, apart from one if I point it in the direction, but I can't see it properly or hear properly at all, it's that bad quality.

I don't have the money to pay for an outdoor aerial to be set up, would a decent indoor aerial connected to the freeview stick pick up a decent signal?

I'd really appreciate it if you could link me to to something that could do the job which I could buy off amazon..

Thanks..

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  • geordie_joe
    geordie_joe Posts: 9,112 Forumite
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    Ashok wrote:
    I bought a USB freeview stick but with the aerial it came with I cannot get ANY channels, apart from one if I point it in the direction, but I can't see it properly or hear properly at all, it's that bad quality.

    I don't have the money to pay for an outdoor aerial to be set up, would a decent indoor aerial connected to the freeview stick pick up a decent signal?

    I'd really appreciate it if you could link me to to something that could do the job which I could buy off amazon..

    Thanks..

    It all depends on your location. If you are in a stong signal area then an aerial designed to pick up digital will work. Anything less than a strong signal area and it may not.

    If the USB stick aerial picks up a signal then it's worth buying a bigger aerial.
  • Ashok_2
    Ashok_2 Posts: 807 Forumite
    I wouldn't really say it picked up a signal I picked up a "hint" of one channel, I could barely see the picture and couldn't hear the sound.
  • geordie_joe
    geordie_joe Posts: 9,112 Forumite
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    Ashok wrote:
    I wouldn't really say it picked up a signal I picked up a "hint" of one channel, I could barely see the picture and couldn't hear the sound.

    fair enough, but it does show that the signal reaches your area, so for a few quid it would be worth a try with a better aerial.

    Try and get one with a signal booster.

    Try asking neighbours if they can get freeview with a set top aerial.

    If you can, buy it from Argos, if it doesn't work you can take it back.
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    Ashok wrote:
    I bought a USB freeview stick but with the aerial it came with I cannot get ANY channels, apart from one if I point it in the direction, but I can't see it properly or hear properly at all, it's that bad quality.

    I don't have the money to pay for an outdoor aerial to be set up, would a decent indoor aerial connected to the freeview stick pick up a decent signal?

    I'd really appreciate it if you could link me to to something that could do the job which I could buy off amazon..

    Thanks..

    See this thread for more info.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • geordie_joe
    geordie_joe Posts: 9,112 Forumite
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    espresso wrote:
    See this thread for more info.

    Ashok started that thread :rotfl:
  • Ashok_2
    Ashok_2 Posts: 807 Forumite
    Thanks, that was my thread from a while back! Well, I bought a new freeview stick since: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160051337333&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:UK:11

    Do you think if I get this and this, it will sort it out:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maxview-Highgain-Digital-Signal-Booster/dp/B000FIH80M/sr=8-4/qid=1164537129/ref=sr_1_4/202-2440530-1508633?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/handle-buy-box/ref=dp_start-buy-box-form_1/202-2440530-1508633

    I do want freeview, but getting a decent analogue signal would be great too..
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    geordie_joe wrote:
    Ashok started that thread :rotfl:

    :doh:

    Yes I know that! The answers are still the same, so why should members type them in again.

    :rolleyes:
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • A_Nice_Englishman
    A_Nice_Englishman Posts: 2,301 Forumite
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    One thing I don't think has been mentioned is that an indoor aerial is unlikely to work unless it is looking through a window facing the transmitter.

    Ashok - look outside and see what direction the rooftop aerials are pointing. Then put the aerial in a window facing that way and see if that helps.
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