Digital TV - Where is the signal?

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Digital TV - Where is the signal?

Answer 1

I love viewing television, The pet is treasured by me shows, the medical shows and the court and Judges shows

Answer 2

You're absolutely correct in that getting a digital TV means you won't need a converter box. Despite what a lot of people believe, there is no such thing as a digital or analog antenna. An antenna is simply the tuned piece of metal to help pick up the frequencies of the stations better. This means that whether you get digital or analog is all based on the type of tuner you have. A digital converter box is basically a digital tuner so your old analog TV that has an analog tuner can now pick up the digital channels because the digital tuner can read those frequencies. If you have a new digital TV than simply plug the antenna into the back of your TV that says 'air'. The one that says 'cable' means you're hooked up to some sort of a cable system such as direct TV or comcast. So just hook your TV up to the antenna and run an 'autoscan' and it should pick up any digital channels in your area.

Answer 3

Get a pro to fix an outside areil you might get a picture then .

Answer 4

Is this an external antenna you are moving or a set-top antenna?



Unless you are in a strong signal are, a set-top unit will be of no use.



Bite the bullet and ask an antenna company to have a look for you. I had a digital antenna fitted for £80 all in including new cabling. The difference was amazing - the signal is first class now.



As for TV-Tech Man... a digital antenna is slightly shorter than a terrestrial aerial but they are constructed in a similar way.



You may be lucky to be able to have your loft mounted terrestrial antenna placed outside on your chimney stack but field fringing at the ends of the antenna can disrupt proper reception. The shorter digital antenna reduces the effects of field fringing.



My Gran has an external standard antenna and FV looks great on her regular TV.

Answer 5

Your best bet is to get an engineer out to fit your aerial. It's a very precise calibration, and just waving it about and hoping for the best doesn't work.

Answer 6

Aerial Schmariel....don't get suckered into buying a "Digital Ariel"....they're the SAME construction as an Analog ariel is



YOU NEED to make sure it's located in the right direction, and the right antenna.....



I'd suggest getting an ariel engineer out to your home and have them analyse your location....



Once that's done, you'll have a permanent design that won't change over the years....so that you'll get the best reception for decades.

Now you see how practical the investment in an aerial engineer is?

Answer 7

If you go and search for television transmitters on the web there is a very comprehensive list of transmitters in your area, signal strengths and if they are transmitting DAB, Digital or Analogue signals. Remember that unless you have a good transmitter or booster and digital aierial on your roof, you could end up like us with no signal for the television worth trying. (Cant even pick up a good signal for the 4 main channels and zilch for channel 5!)

Answer 8

dont walk down to the shop.Phone them at opening time

Answer 9

id plod along that dusty road back to the shop and ask them

Answer 10

you wont get digital pics unless you have a proper aerial