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is it possible to get freeview in dublin

  • 20-07-2006 2:40pm
    #1
    dubdvd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,557 ✭✭✭


    i have got myself a couple of dvb devices lately and none of them seems to be able to get freeview channels ...i think it seems to be down to those silly little magent aerils that come with them .i live in drimnagh in dublin 12 the latest one i have is the ADS-TECH INSTANT TV DVB CARDBUS.... I tried this on my laptop and now on my ASUS PUNDIt-r system , i know i read somewhere about the nearest broadcast comes from belfast "difis flats " or holyhead ???..maybe im wrong anyhow i feel a bit of a fool now ...So is there anyway of get these things up and running in dublin ???

    Thanks in advance


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  • #2
    Saruman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    Freeview using an ariel does not exist in this country yet as far as i know.


  • #3
    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    As Saruman said there are no DVB-T broadcasters in Ireland with the exception of the North and supposedly you need to be near the border in order to pick up the signal, Dublin is simply too far.

    A pilot program that includes Dublin is apparently in the works and will be operational this August according to DVB.org regional news.


  • #4
    dubdvd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,557 ✭✭✭dubdvd


    thanks for that i think ill sue PCw0r1d for selling me more useless sh1t :rolleyes:


  • #5
    quozl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,308 ✭✭✭quozl


    One of the lads in work receives the northern freeview signals. However he does live in Longford.If you want a bit of a guide:
    http://pixelbeat.org/systems/aerial.html


    No use for dubliners of course.


  • #6
    subway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,131 ✭✭✭subway


    is there not some trial thing running out in 3 rock?


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  • #7
    8T8
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    The DVB.org piece mentions that location for the trial but the text describes it as still in the construction phase and wont be operational till mid August 2006, though if they are already up & running that is a good sign.

    The bad news is that the trial is expected to run for two years so it could be some time before the rest of us see DVB-T if that is the case :(


  • #8
    subway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,131 ✭✭✭subway


    whats the range on one of them towers?
    im on the other side of dublin bay, would i be likely to get a singla when it starts?


  • #9
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Loads of information on the ICDG terrestrial board.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=56

    I've had freeview via an aerial here for over 5 years from the preseli transmitter in wales.
    I was even able to subscribe for subscription services which gave me sky one and mtv via an aerial untill the company doing it went bust.

    Heres three relevant threads for starters.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=301026

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054953813

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054965027


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