Digital tv
AERIAL INSTALLATION BRISTOL
With the digital switchover due in the Bristol area in March/April 2010, It will be very important to have the right equipment to receive the digital channels. Aerial Installation Bristol will help to make this change in the way you receive your tv signals, a lot easier.
HOW TO FIT A LOFT AERIAL
If you have recently purchased a freeveiw set top box, You may need a new aerial system to access all of the available channels in your area.
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It is advisable to check with your neighbours if any of them have installed a loft aerial, and if they receive a good reception when using freeview. If their signal is weak from a standard UHF aerial, then it would be the same problem for you.
The answer may be to buy a high gain wide band aerial, which is most cases should solve the problem.
While you are in the attic with the new aerial, one way to test your signal strength would be to take a small portable tv and a freeview box into the loft and connect the aerial to them. Then by moving the aerial in different directions, you can work out which direction to permanently point the aerial to for the best reception.
Fitting a loft aerial may result a reduced signal strenght, possibly due to roof tiles and slates, and also a reduction in height.
The direction to the transmitter means that the loft aerial needs pointing through the tiles on the roof, but there are advantages such as no external weather damage. Fitting the best loft aerials in your home may depend on the location of where you live in the uk.
Many of the uk transmitters may need wideband aerial installation to receive them, depending on your location. It also helps to get over the signal losses due to the roof tiles, and surrounding trees and houses.
The advantages of a loft aerial because it is protected from the elements, for instance are, no rain or wind damage. Also no UV damage from the sun.
Also in some property deeds, there are strict regulations where an outdoor aerial is not allowed, therefore a loft aerial could be the only option.