Wireless TV signal in Listed Building

sailpower · 05-06-2009, 11:41

20 flats in one listed building block and “unsightly” wiring a problem. Could terrestrial digital TV be received via single aerial and retransmitted to each flat, perhaps even via an induction loop or similar?

RobAnt · 05-06-2009, 11:43

Top marks. Great question. Haven't a clue.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

chrisjr · 05-06-2009, 11:52

Simple answer.

NO

Slightly more complex answer.

What you are sugesting is in effect a TV relay.That is if you are doing what is implied and receiving UHF TV signals and frequency shifting them and re-broadcasting on alternative UHF frequencies, albeit at low power. Such things exist fairly obviously. there are even relay stations that have been set up by a bunch of viewers rather than the main transmission supplier Arqiva (and yess there is no U

). These are known as self help relays.

However to legally set one up you need a licence from Ofcom. If you were to try and go it alone without a licence then you face a heavy fine, confiscation of all your equipment and a criminal record to boot.

05-06-2009, 11:41	#1
sailpower Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6	Wireless TV signal in Listed Building 20 flats in one listed building block and “unsightly” wiring a problem. Could terrestrial digital TV be received via single aerial and retransmitted to each flat, perhaps even via an induction loop or similar?

05-06-2009, 11:43	#2
RobAnt Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South West Posts: 10,218	Top marks. Great question. Haven't a clue. Sorry, couldn't resist.

05-06-2009, 11:52	#3
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Simple answer. NO Slightly more complex answer. What you are sugesting is in effect a TV relay.That is if you are doing what is implied and receiving UHF TV signals and frequency shifting them and re-broadcasting on alternative UHF frequencies, albeit at low power. Such things exist fairly obviously. there are even relay stations that have been set up by a bunch of viewers rather than the main transmission supplier Arqiva (and yess there is no U ). These are known as self help relays. However to legally set one up you need a licence from Ofcom. If you were to try and go it alone without a licence then you face a heavy fine, confiscation of all your equipment and a criminal record to boot.

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