Indoor Antenna

BrownBoy

I am looking to buy an indoor antenna for my TV. Can anyone give me tips as to which one will give me best reception ?

Agent Smith

i use the old coat hanger on my telly in the bedroom..... gets all irish channels fine! aslo get a ver very grainy sky 1 for some reason......

coat hangers can be purchaced from your local closet!



"the agent"

Capt'n Midnight

if someone is leaking nearby you lucky thing .,.

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Unless you have thin walls having antennas extenrally is better - but there is nothing stopping you using an external antenna inside a house except the astethics.

B&Q do some cheap and chearful yagi's to try out..

you can also get those flat ones about one foot by two feet - metal grid (used to reduce ghosts - can't remember what they call them) but they might look better inside


the cheapo rabbits ears and "built in amplifier" ones are to be avoided unless you live in a very strong signal area..

Best thing is to borrow one to try it out or ask the neighbours what they use.

watty

Indoor aerials don't work much better than a foot of wire hanging out of the aerial socket.

Unless you can see the Transmitter (and even then maybe not) you will get a poor picture.

Use an outdoor aerial. You might be able to attach it outsidse at head hieght without ladder to roof if not blocked by a neighbour's house. Get the right colour end cap for your area. The flat WB aerials are not usually as good, but will work on top of a cupboard or bookcase in Living room.

The amplified aerials are the worst. If it needs amplified, then you ABSOLUTELY need a pole on the chimney.

BrownBoy

Thanks guys, for your replies. I'll start shopping with your suggestions in mind.