How Do I Use Freeview?

wapow

I have a freeview TV but im not sure I have an aerial outside. How can i get freeview without getting an engineer to stick an aerial on top of the house?

i have this connection in my house wall though which looks like a lead needs to go into it (RF lead?) although no aerial on top of house. new builds and all that

Or what other options do i have?

Cant use sky as engineer dates are end of month

matelodave

If you haven't got an aerial on the house, or one on the end of the terrace (communal aerial system) then you can't. Depending on where you live you might find that an indoor antenna might work but they aren't usually all that good unless you live in a good signal area. How do your neighbours receive their TV. Freeview needs an aerial, Sky or Freesat need a dish and a set top box and Virgin needs a cable connection and a set top box

macman

The developer may have fitted an aerial socket but not wired it further-pointless these days when so many people use cable or satellite.
As above, if a new build, check with a neighbour, as theirs should be the same.
If you want Freeview, the odds are that you'll need a roof top aerial fitting-not a job that Sky will do for you!

wapow

Thanks - I think thats what the developer have done!
Im !!!!!!ed

retiredin2011

That's what it was when I bought a new build.


Lead from attic to socket in lounge but no aerial.

anotheruser

I was going to say, you've checked the loft space and there isn't one there?

WTFH

Have you tried plugging the tv into the aerial socket? (Radical idea, I know)

Ectophile

In good signal areas, a loft aerial may be an alternative to a roof-mounted one. It's easier to install and doesn't get damaged by bad weather.

macman

wapow wrote: »

Thanks - I think thats what the developer have done!
Im !!!!!!ed

So you've just bought a house and don't have even £100 available for a minor repair/improvement? They'll be a lot more bills coming soon-welcome to the joys of home ownership.

wapow

Ectophile wrote: »

In good signal areas, a loft aerial may be an alternative to a roof-mounted one. It's easier to install and doesn't get damaged by bad weather.

Thanks!. Wasnt aware of this. Will consider

wapow

anotheruser wrote: »

I was going to say, you've checked the loft space and there isn't one there?

I havent checked the loft space to be honest. Did plug TV in though but no signal