Aerial socket/connection in another room

HarryLong

we have recently purchased another Television to put in the second bedroom.We already have one in the main bedroom. Is there an easy way of putting a socket/connector in the second bedroom to receive a good picture etc, or do we need to get an aerial engineer in to fit a new socket and lead to the ariel on our roof.

Le_Kirk

It really depends on the juxtaposition of your rooms and your aerial position on the roof. If your aerial lead comes from the roof into our loft, you may be able (like I did) to fit a 2-way (or 3- or 4- for future proofing) booster/splitter and then drop the lead down the wall. For aesthetic appearance it should be chased into the wall, covered with a shield and plastered over. Alternatively, drill a hole through the wall between the bedrooms and fit a new aerial point in the second bedroom. I would still consider a booster/splitter.

kwikbreaks

With a good strong signal you can use a simple passive splitter. Where you locate it is up to you but if it isn't good enough and you need to swap it out for a distribution amp (booster) then the shorter the coax run from the aerial to that the better. There isn't always an easy to access power supply in the roof unless you know what you are doing so maybe the upstairs bedroom would be an easier location to use for a booster.

Robisere

The passive splitter I have runs the lounge TV and this desktop, which has an HD Dual Tuner card, via a Coax cable from the splitter, through the loft and into the desktop room. Both TV's receive a good strong signal, but you should check your own signal here:


http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/operations/about_the_coverage_checker


Type in your postcode and you will receive information about your transmitter and the strength of your signal.


If you have a good signal, you will not need any form of amplifier/booster: they often cause more problems than they solve.

mobileron

Easy Way. Buy a Amazon firestick then stream all the tv you need for £29.00 one of cost. You will of course need wifi and install the apps free from Amazon.