Digi TV Aerial

sabelu

Am looking to self install on ols analogue stand and cable a new digi aerial is this poss?

Have looked at cpc.co.uk but dont know what to buy i.e. good easy install aerial any ideas?

fwor

sabelu wrote: »

self install on ols analogue stand and cable a new digi aerial

Sorry, but that just doesn't make sense, to me at least! What are you trying to do?

sabelu

sabelu wrote: »

Am looking to self install on ols analogue stand and cable a new digi aerial is this poss?

Have looked at cpc.co.uk but dont know what to buy i.e. good easy install aerial any ideas?

Sorry these new glasses........

Am looking to self install on the fixings/cable of an existing analogue aerial a new digi aerial, is this poss?

Have looked at www.cpc.co.uk for aerials but need advise on the best for signal and value

Cat695

Just be warned the term Digital aerial is just a means to make you pay more.......An aerial is simply that....there is not such thing as a digital or analogue aerial ok

All you need to make sure depending where you live depends on the size of the aerial you need.......Though a new aerial will give you better reception as would new cable etc

DatabaseError

i think the OP wants a recommendation for a new tv antennae plus coaxial cable for a self install. not really my subject, but i do know that aeriels can be wide band (pick up the full spectrum (ch 22-68) or narrow band to focus on a selective range (ie 35-50 etc). Also there is the question of gain, someone living under the transmitter would get a terrible picture using a high gain aeriel, as could someone 50 miles away with a low gain.
Really best asking a local tv engineer if you want to buy the best thing for your location.
FWIW I use a high gain, wide band antennae for my caravan, and rarely struggle to get a signal

fwor

If you plan to take down the old aerial and put a new one on the same mast - yes, should be no problem as long as the fixing kit can cope with the mast size - there are typically only 2 sizes used, so most will.

You ~might~ get away with using the old cable, but if it's old it's probably a lower spec than would be used today, as the upper reaches of the digital bandwidth range are higher than with analogue.

I personally would replace the cable unless it enters via a really awkward route.

DatabaseError

argos would be ok in most circumstances

Rock_Bottom

sabelu wrote: »

Sorry these new glasses........

Am looking to self install on the fixings/cable of an existing analogue aerial a new digi aerial, is this poss?

Have looked at www.cpc.co.uk for aerials but need advise on the best for signal and value

My digital aerial on the roof is attached to the original analouge coaxial cable, everything works ok, got the aerial put up so I could use Freeview.

The original aerial was not pulling any channels in.

aliEnRIK

sabelu wrote: »

Sorry these new glasses........

Am looking to self install on the fixings/cable of an existing analogue aerial a new digi aerial, is this poss?

Have looked at www.cpc.co.uk for aerials but need advise on the best for signal and value

May I ask WHY your doin this?
Theres no such thing as a 'digital' aerial, all aerials are the same, but pick up in various 'bands'. So if its purely to pick up freeview', it will probably work as it is

ormus

look at your neighbours houses.
if they are using the standard type aerials then you can use the same.
most houses dont need a high gain aerial for the new digital signals.
a lot of houses can even use a standard aerial in the loft.

hostertlady

sorry to jump onto your thread but i bought a tv(built in freeview) for upstairs and have yet to watch it.. i thought it would be a case of just plug it it and away cos of the built in channels but it says no signal.. i tried using the ariel off my daughters telly and it still says no signal!! i gave up in the end and it just sits on the dressing table.. but looking through the threads i thought someone could advise me what i need to buy please..