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Freeview in Donegal???

  • 06-11-2007 7:47pm
    #1
    pissed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,780 ✭✭✭


    I have a friend who has a house in Gortahork in Donegal. Just wondering is it possible to receive freeview from the north in this area? If it is possible what apart from the receiver does he need - a big roof aerial or is it a small one like the one used with the dvb t usb receivers for laptops? All help appreciated.


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  • #2
    danjo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭danjo


    I would say there is no possibility due to the large mountains between Gortahork and the North. AFAIK the only TV reception there is from a local transponder or via satellite.:(


  • #3
    pissed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,780 ✭✭✭pissed


    Thanks for the info, I will pass it on to him. Much appreciated.


  • #4
    Ulsterman 1690
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,242 ✭✭✭Ulsterman 1690


    Freesat might be what youre after


  • #5
    easkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭easkey


    Freeview on the Limavady transmitter

    Switchover overview: Thursday 1st November 2012: Existing Freeview transmitter. Friday 30th November 2012: BBC One on C55. BBC Two on C62. ITV-1 on C59. Channel 4 on C65. Mux 1 on C67. Mux 2 on C58. Mux A on C53. Mux B on C57. Mux C on C60. Mux D on C63.

    Freeview power increase from 800 W to 15000 W, 18 times stronger. COM4 starts on C54. COM5 starts on C58. COM6 starts on C61. PSB1 starts on C55. PSB2 starts on C59. PSB3 starts on C62.

    Freeview on the Brougher Mountain transmitter

    Switchover overview: Friday 1st February 2013: Existing Freeview transmitter. Saturday 2nd March 2013: BBC One on C22. BBC Two on C28. ITV-1 on C25. Channel 4 on C32. Mux 1 on C30. Mux 2 on C34. Mux A on C23. Mux B on C26. Mux C on C29. Mux D on C33.

    Freeview power increase from 500 W to 11000 W, 22 times stronger. COM4 starts on C21. COM5 starts on C24. COM6 starts on C27. PSB1 starts on C22. PSB2 starts on C25. PSB3 starts on C28.


    So the signal will come a little bit further south:rolleyes::rolleyes:


  • #6
    Higgsy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 139 ✭✭Higgsy


    Hi,

    I live between Muff and Quigleys Point and I want to get freeview. Is there any tests I can do to determine if this is possible. I have a freeview box but I dont get any signal, so I might have to change my aerial.

    Anyone know of a company or person who could do this for me?

    Higgs


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  • #7
    Propellerhead
    Closed Accounts Posts: 394 ✭✭Propellerhead


    Hi Higgsy,

    My parents live just outside Quigley's Point on the coast road and we have had reasonably good Freeview from Limavady from a boosted indoor aerial since 2001. Only problem is signal breakup from lorries or buses passing.

    Try giving Thompsons in Moville a call. :)


  • #8
    Inishowen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭Inishowen


    I live up behind Quigley's Point and get perfect Freeview using a Group C/D ariel pointed at Limavady. The BBC's can break up occasionally as they are on low power, especially in bad weather. The ariel is in the attic.
    Get yourself a PVR and you're in business.


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