Freeview aerial for indoors

Hi

Just moved to a new flat, and unfortunately it doesn't have any sort of
aerial. Are there any set-top Freeview aerials which are actually worth
their salt?

I was thinking of buying one from Argos to try it out. Does anyone have
any recommendations?

TIA

Pure post-code lottery spiced with luck.
One neighbour uses a set top aerial and gets a perfect picture, another
doesn't. Are you near a transmitter. Check to see whether your area is
'good' or 'bad' with http://www.dtg.org.uk/consumer/coverage.html good luck

--
John the West Ham fan


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Hi

Just moved to a new flat, and unfortunately it doesn't have any sort of
aerial. Are there any set-top Freeview aerials which are actually worth
their salt?

I was thinking of buying one from Argos to try it out. Does anyone have
any recommendations?

TIA

Looks pretty good - apparently the Crystal Palace transmitter is 14km
away.

There's a Telecam from Argos that a lot of people seem to be talking
about. Might try that one?

wrote:

Looks pretty good - apparently the Crystal Palace transmitter is 14km
away.

How did you find that out? All it said on mine was I could use
freeview etc.

--
Paul (This is really happening, happening)
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Stop and Look
http://www.geocities.com/dreamst8me/

wrote in message
oups.com...
Hi

Just moved to a new flat, and unfortunately it doesn't have any sort of
aerial. Are there any set-top Freeview aerials which are actually worth
their salt?

I was thinking of buying one from Argos to try it out. Does anyone have
any recommendations?

Get your landlord to fit an aerial on the roof, or get it done yourself if
it is your flat.


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John Porcella

To get the transmitter info, click on 'Tell me more' where it says you
can have Freeview.

Not my flat, and I've only just moved in so am not keen to start
whining already. Agree a proper aerial in the loft would be best - flat
doesn't even have a telephone socket (!) so I guess previous tenants
haven't cared/landlord has not been helpful.

Think I will try one from Argos, presume I can return it if it's no
good.

Paul Heslop wrote:
wrote:

Looks pretty good - apparently the Crystal Palace transmitter is 14km
away.

How did you find that out? All it said on mine was I could use
freeview etc.

Click the 'tell me more!' link under digital terrestial on the page
"Digital television: what can I receive in ...?"

You get
- a listing of all channels, and transmitter
- muxes receivable
- compass bearing of the transmitter
- distance in Km
- aerial group
- grid ref of transmitter
- elevation of transmitter

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Adrian C

wrote:
To get the transmitter info, click on 'Tell me more' where it says you
can have Freeview.

Not my flat, and I've only just moved in so am not keen to start
whining already. Agree a proper aerial in the loft would be best - flat
doesn't even have a telephone socket (!) so I guess previous tenants
haven't cared/landlord has not been helpful.

Think I will try one from Argos, presume I can return it if it's no
good.


If no luck...

You can get digital TV on your voda mobile phone if it's any help :-p

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Adrian C

Adrian C wrote:

Paul Heslop wrote:
wrote:

Looks pretty good - apparently the Crystal Palace transmitter is 14km
away.

How did you find that out? All it said on mine was I could use
freeview etc.

Click the 'tell me more!' link under digital terrestial on the page
"Digital television: what can I receive in ...?"

You get
- a listing of all channels, and transmitter
- muxes receivable
- compass bearing of the transmitter
- distance in Km
- aerial group
- grid ref of transmitter
- elevation of transmitter

--
Adrian C

Thanks Adrian, I did try that but didn't see a transmitter, font
probably too small!
--
Paul (This is really happening, happening)
-------------------------------------------------------
Stop and Look
http://www.geocities.com/dreamst8me/

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wrote in message
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Hi

Just moved to a new flat, and unfortunately it doesn't have any sort of
aerial. Are there any set-top Freeview aerials which are actually worth
their salt?

I was thinking of buying one from Argos to try it out. Does anyone have
any recommendations?

TIA


The good thing about Argos is, if you find it does not work, you can get a
refund. just be careful to not rip or tear the packaging, to ensure a
trouble free return. I tried an aerail booster from there, and just told
them "it does not work" Got my refund no probs.
Bye
Tom Pepper (DrSativa)