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what direction to point an aerial?

  • 16-01-2004 5:04pm
    #1
    Mailman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,571 ✭✭✭


    I have just purchased an aerial for mounting in my attic. ( A maxview 48 element thingy from Maplins).
    I live in Blanchardstown
    Last night I could see a barely distinct CH4 and BBC1 signal.
    In order to tune in better can any one tell me rougly in what direction I should be pointing this aerial?


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  • #2
    DMC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,726 ✭✭✭✭DMC


    Towards Belfast is best. Divis is the strongest transmitter in the North, but there is a relay of Divis called Kilkeel which more to the east.

    Also, polarization is crucial. Divis is Horizontal, Kilkeel is vertical.

    Consider using mast-head amps too to improve the signal, if you haven't already.


  • #3
    mickeyboymel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 815 ✭✭✭mickeyboymel


    Originally posted by Mailman
    for mounting in my attic.

    Try mounting it outside on the chimney, even if only on a small pole, the results will be much better than in the attic


  • #4
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    Yeah 90% of a UHF signal can be absorbed in the roof tiles


  • #5
    Mailman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,571 ✭✭✭Mailman


    Thanks for the replies. Mounting externally on a chimney isn't an option as I don't have a chimney, besides the local authority and the Management company wouldn't allow me to mount an aerial outside. Will take it down to Offaly and play with the aerial some more.
    Got a very fussy BBC2 last night.


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