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Freeview Box

Minxy
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in Techie Stuff
Sorry if this is a stupid question.
Does the box have to be connected to an outside ariel?
Does the box have to be connected to an outside ariel?
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yes, with a good signal strength (unless you live really close to the transmitter)Ex forum ambassador
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Mine works fine in the loft with a small mains amplifier, transmitter is around 11 miles away!0
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I've had freeview working with a small indoor aerial with no amplification but... I've also had it not working with a small indoor aerial.
It does depend on signal strength.0 -
Have it working on an external aerial in the dining room and on an indoor aerial in the bedroom.0
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