Indoor Aerial

mcfc2134 · 28-07-2004, 16:55

I'm moving into a flat with no aerial point in the bedroom so I'm going to have to invest in an indoor aerial. Seen a philips wideband 39db aerial, is this the sort I require, or can anybody recommend any particular models.

Got a freeview box at the moment for my room, understand will probably struggle with this on an indoor aerial? We are high up though, so was hoping this would help.

Any advice appreciated. Tim

steven123 · 28-07-2004, 20:44

Depending on how good the reception is in your area you might well be ok. Height tends to help a lot in TV/Radio reception.

Does the flat have any kind of balcony? If so you could buy a proper outdoor aerial and attach it to the rail, wall, etc there. Perhaps not a very elegant solution but likely to pull in more signal than a standard indoor aerial.

If you do go for a indoor aerial a amplified one is recommended to make sure you get a strong enough signal to drive the freeview box. Maplin www.maplin.co.uk and Argos www.argos.co.uk have a reasonable range.

David (2) · 29-07-2004, 12:20

As for Freeview reception, type in the postcode on the freeview.co.uk web site. If it says "Yes", then there is a "chance" it will work on a good amplified indoor aerial. Problem is that all the web sites for post code checks are based on using an outdoor "roof aerial". An indoor one is smaller, lower down, and indoors, so its less good. The direction of the signal and the position of the room you want to use it in also plays a part. If you are at "the back" of the building - compared with the tv signal, that signal has to get through 90% of the building before it reaches the aerial. If you are lucky, the room will face the signal, so you can get the signal through the window.

Dave

JRH · 29-07-2004, 15:36

I'd go for the Telecam indoor aerial from Argos, which can be purchased with it's own booster, for something like £12 without the booster and £18 with. I have one without the booster and it's excellent!! Whatever you do, remember to buy one that states 'suitable for digital reception', as alot of indoor aerial aren't wideband!

nffc · 29-07-2004, 16:12

I've got a decent oneforall loop aerial with radio reception and booster- works fine with digital.

they probably still have them- about 20 notes in dixons

mcfc2134 · 29-07-2004, 16:38

Sound. Cheers people!

28-07-2004, 16:55	#1
mcfc2134 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: East Midlands Posts: 410	Indoor Aerial I'm moving into a flat with no aerial point in the bedroom so I'm going to have to invest in an indoor aerial. Seen a philips wideband 39db aerial, is this the sort I require, or can anybody recommend any particular models. Got a freeview box at the moment for my room, understand will probably struggle with this on an indoor aerial? We are high up though, so was hoping this would help. Any advice appreciated. Tim

28-07-2004, 20:44	#2
steven123 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Teesside, England Posts: 2,901	Depending on how good the reception is in your area you might well be ok. Height tends to help a lot in TV/Radio reception. Does the flat have any kind of balcony? If so you could buy a proper outdoor aerial and attach it to the rail, wall, etc there. Perhaps not a very elegant solution but likely to pull in more signal than a standard indoor aerial. If you do go for a indoor aerial a amplified one is recommended to make sure you get a strong enough signal to drive the freeview box. Maplin www.maplin.co.uk and Argos www.argos.co.uk have a reasonable range.

29-07-2004, 12:20	#3
David (2) Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: S.West England. Posts: 18,037	As for Freeview reception, type in the postcode on the freeview.co.uk web site. If it says "Yes", then there is a "chance" it will work on a good amplified indoor aerial. Problem is that all the web sites for post code checks are based on using an outdoor "roof aerial". An indoor one is smaller, lower down, and indoors, so its less good. The direction of the signal and the position of the room you want to use it in also plays a part. If you are at "the back" of the building - compared with the tv signal, that signal has to get through 90% of the building before it reaches the aerial. If you are lucky, the room will face the signal, so you can get the signal through the window. Dave

29-07-2004, 15:36	#4
JRH Banned User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: United Kingdom Services: NTL Base DTV » NTL Talk Unlimited Phone » NTL Capyonder™ 1Mbps SACM (using 30GB a month until they hard cap!) Posts: 5,981	I'd go for the Telecam indoor aerial from Argos, which can be purchased with it's own booster, for something like £12 without the booster and £18 with. I have one without the booster and it's excellent!! Whatever you do, remember to buy one that states 'suitable for digital reception', as alot of indoor aerial aren't wideband!

29-07-2004, 16:12	#5
nffc Banned User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Not too far from the hallowed turf of City Ground. Thankfully. Posts: 1,182	I've got a decent oneforall loop aerial with radio reception and booster- works fine with digital. they probably still have them- about 20 notes in dixons

29-07-2004, 16:38	#6
mcfc2134 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: East Midlands Posts: 410	Sound. Cheers people!

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