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Digital Signal Power - Myth or Fact?

Kavanne
Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
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Ok so I may have dreamed this which is why I am asking.

I heard somewhere that when the analogue TV signals are switched off in 20-whatever, they will increase the signal power of the digital signals? Is this correct?

The question that has prompted this is, if I get a freeview box now, will an indoor aerial be able to pick up freeview for me?

Thanks for any help techie people!!
Kavanne
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  • Marty_J
    Marty_J Posts: 6,594 Forumite
    It depends entirely on the signal strength where you live.
  • Belnahua
    Belnahua Posts: 1,493 Forumite
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    Yes, they will be turning up the wick on the digital signals, when the analogue is turned off.

    If you look at the DigitalUK site and click on the traders part of the site, you can see how the signal will be boosted. Use the postcode checker, but click "I am in the aerial installation trade".
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  • Kavanne
    Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
    I hooked up my indoor aerial and it's giving perfect channels through the freeview box! Whee!!
    Kavanne
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  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    Kavanne wrote: »
    I hooked up my indoor aerial and it's giving perfect channels through the freeview box! Whee!!


    You must live near to your transmitter then, very lucky.
  • PROLIANT
    PROLIANT Posts: 6,396 Forumite
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    Wonder what will happen to the old TV Frequencies? Has the DTI/OFCOMM sold the UHF band or will it be available for use.
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  • Kavanne
    Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
    Inactive wrote: »
    You must live near to your transmitter then, very lucky.
    I live in Southampton.

    I am well suprised. I wasn't expecting to receive anything, but everything is perfect! I'm using an EyeTV Hybrid with the teeny aerial it came with: http://www.mrgadget.com.au/catalog/images/elgato_eyetv_hybrid_init_tv_tuner.gif
    Kavanne
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  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    PROLIANT wrote: »
    Wonder what will happen to the old TV Frequencies? Has the DTI/OFCOMM sold the UHF band or will it be available for use.

    Rest assured they will be flogged to the highest bidder.;)
  • Belnahua
    Belnahua Posts: 1,493 Forumite
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    Inactive wrote: »
    Rest assured they will be flogged to the highest bidder.;)

    Not so sure about that one, as the digital signals still use the same band, if not more of it. I suspect it's a case of trying to cram more channels into the same space, and therefore making money that way? Just watch them do the same as DAB, cram too many channels in at the expense of quality.
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  • Fifer
    Fifer Posts: 59,413 Forumite
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    The plan was a bit of both. Some of the bandwidth is being used to allow more powerful transmissions and additional capacity for HD broadcasts and the rest will be sold off (if there's a market for it in the current economic climate). The mobile phone network companies want a chunk dedicated to improved mobile broadband services, but the Government thinking is technology 'agnostic' with no dedicated use specified. Companies buying part of the spectrum will be allowed to use it pretty much for whatever they want (within legal restrictions).
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