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Choosing the correct UHF and VHF Aerials

  • 26-03-2004 9:14pm
    #1
    DTV
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    Hi

    I live in the Mount Leinster/ Kipppure area near Athy, Carlow, Portlaoise. I want to buy a VHF and UHF Aerial, but I am not sure what type to get or where to buy them. We already have larger aerials but they are damaged.

    I would prefer to get smaller ones that are more discreet but still generate a good signal, particularly the UHF as it has to pick up TV3, TG4 and an internal frequency I use for camera.

    Any suggestions would be greatly apprecicated.


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  • #2
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    For TG4 and TV3 you need a Group A (colour code red) UHF aerial
    Mount Leinster, Co. Carlow.
    VHF Band III Horizontal
    UHF Aerial Group A (Red) Horizontal
    RTE1 F
    RTE2 I
    TV3 26
    TG4 23

    Im not familliar with the area but Id hazard a guess thar a 5 element aerial for VHF Band III and a 14 element for UHF would do but if there is anything blocking the path between you and the transmitter you might need something better (particularly UHF) For FM radio (Band 2) a 1-3 emement aerial should be plenty
    Its generally recommended that aerials are mounted at least 30ft (10m) above the ground


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Actually I'm on the edge of both service areas and not many elements are needed in either.

    A wideband grid aerial hidden away but facing the right direction will do the job either-all should be widely locally available.

    A very small vhf would suffice too.


  • #4
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,852 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    I live in N.E. Co. Limerick and receive my TV signal (VHF/UHF) from Mullaghanish on the Cork/ Kerry border.

    For VHF I use a LP7 Band III Aerial (no picture, I'm afraid). With this I receive a v. good tv signal considering the distance (approx 60 miles straight line).
    This aerial is suitable for all Irish VHF tv transmitters and should be available from any local aerial installers approx price €50 - €70.

    For UHF I use a standard 10 element Maxview aerial.


  • #5
    Antenna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,360 ✭✭✭Antenna


    "Mount Leinster, Co. Carlow.
    VHF Band III Horizontal "

    a correction to the above from Mike
    The VHF stations (Rte1,Net2) from Mt Leinster are Vertical (it is Kippure that is Horizontal for VHF - RTE 1 and Net2.) Both transmitters are Horiz for their UHF stations (TV3, Tg4)

    Incidentally DTV if you can receive signals from both Mt Leinster and Kippure you *may* find that one gives best results on their VHF stations (RTE1,Net2) whilst the other gives best results on their UHF stations (TV3, TG4). In Ballycotton village on the Co. Cork coast for many people best RTE1, Net2 reception is from Mt Leinster (VHF), yet best TV3, TG4 reception for the same people is from Mullaghanish (UHF 27 and 31) !! (even though both transmitters use UHF group A for TV3, TG4, - VHF band 3 for RTE1,NET2)


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