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in a freeview area but no signal?

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  • MoneyMinz
    MoneyMinz Posts: 31 Forumite
    duncansby wrote: »
    We got a local guy to install new aerial - only cost £45 including fitting. The man was exceptionally nice and helpful as well

    £45 inc fitting?! This wasn't anywhere near London was it, by any chance Duncansby?
  • As a general rule, if the rods on your aerial are horizontal you are using a main transmitter and if they are vertical you are using a relay station.

    All main transmitters are transmitting Freeview already, but the vast majority of relays won't be until the switchover date in their region.

    http://www.bitzshop.co.uk/acatalog/TVAerialVerticallorHorizontalMounting.gif

    Wherever possible they have arranged things so that you won't need a new aerial after swichover as long as your existing one is in good condition. You may need a wideband aerial if you want all the Freeview channels before switchover.

    http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/ has a good checker based on your postcode and house number. Anoraks can tick the 'I am in the trade' box for more of the technical details and may be interested in http://tx.mb21.co.uk/dso/
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