tv aerial info

caris

Hi
We have just bought a new tv with inbuilt freeview, previously using sky but want to try the freeview, however we live in an extremely poor reception area so need to upgrade the tv aerial, we have seen an 87 element narrow band high gain aerial and also a tri band digital aerial, which would be the best for us, the aerial that was in the loft when we moved in does not get us anything on the tv, hence we have used sky for the last 9 years, so any info really appreciated
thanks
caris

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The best type of aerial for your location is the one that will work, I know that sounds obvious, but it really is the only suitable answer.

There is no such thing as a " digital aerial ", they are all just TV Aerial's, of varying shapes and sizes.

Your best options are to check with your neighbours to see what works for them, or get an aerial installer to advise you which type of aerial is suitable for your location.

Belnahua

Don't forget that when analogue gets switched off, the power of the Freeview signal is boosted. So if you're in an area soon to go digital only, it might be worth hanging off a little so you don't waste money on a super high gain aerial, when a normal one might suffice?

barjam_2

Belnahua wrote: »

Don't forget that when analogue gets switched off, the power of the Freeview signal is boosted. So if you're in an area soon to go digital only, it might be worth hanging off a little so you don't waste money on a super high gain aerial, when a normal one might suffice?

we were told by a sky installer more or less the same info, that at the minute digital is only working at 15% when anologue gets switched off it should be at 100% so if your ariel is working ok dont be splashing out on any ariels yet

keith1950

Hi, whatever type of aerial you choose one fact to remember is that the signal approx. halfs for each 6 foot drop in height above the ground. In poor signal conditions your best bet is to put the aerial outside and as high as practically possible.