Indoor freeview aerial

sleepali

I have a portable TV & want to set up a freeview box on it. I don't have an outdoor aerial so am looking for a very good indoor aerial that will pick up freeview channels.

Can anyone recommend one they have used or know is good please?

Thank you

fwor

Before you take that route, check you postcode in the reception checker at

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

If you are not in a very good area for reception, don't bother with an indoor aerial - I'm in a "variable reception" area and I've tried a number, including ones with built-in amplifiers - none of them worked. An outdoor one is (until switchover) the only option here.

ormus

if you have access to the loft then a normal outdoor aerial in the loft should work ok.
you can get them from about 10 to 15 quid. try wickes and maplins etc...

sleepali

fwor wrote: »

Before you take that route, check you postcode in the reception checker at

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

If you are not in a very good area for reception, don't bother with an indoor aerial - I'm in a "variable reception" area and I've tried a number, including ones with built-in amplifiers - none of them worked. An outdoor one is (until switchover) the only option here.

Thanks for the link, just checked & I get an 'overall good reception'.

espresso

sleepali wrote: »

Thanks for the link, just checked & I get an 'overall good reception'.

What aerial does this site here recommend for your location.

deklan99

Some info here - http://www.ricability-digitaltv.org.uk/pages/test-reports/indoor-aerials/recommendations/best-indoor-aerials.htm with the caveats mentioned above about reception.

sleepali

espresso wrote: »

What aerial does this site here recommend for your location.

'Amplified extra Hi-gain' is suggested.....

sleepali

deklan99 wrote: »

Some info here - http://www.ricability-digitaltv.org.uk/pages/test-reports/indoor-aerials/recommendations/best-indoor-aerials.htm with the caveats mentioned above about reception.

Just had a quick look at that site, thanks, might try the Telecam TCE2000 or this one from argos?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5344204/Trail/searchtext%3EAERIAL.htm

BexTech

ormus wrote: »

if you have access to the loft then a normal outdoor aerial in the loft should work ok.
you can get them from about 10 to 15 quid. try wickes and maplins etc...

Depends on how good a signal area you are in. Aerials in the loft only if you are in a strong signal area as the loft reduces the amount of signal the aerial receives.

The post-code checker is based on an outside aerial several metres up.

espresso

sleepali wrote: »

'Amplified extra Hi-gain' is suggested.....

It doesn't sound like most indoor aerials will be much good then. TV signals are broadcast assuming that they will be received with a proper roof mounted external aerial. Obviously some locations will be able to use indoor set top type aerials but they tend to be prone to picking up local interference from hair dryers etc.

ianian99

get one out of argos and if it doesnt work you have the 30 day refund