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Attic UHF and VHF Aerials + multiple TVs

  • 16-02-2009 4:57pm
    #1
    Myxomatosis
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    I live approx 4-5 miles from Mt Leinsters transmitter and I'm looking to set up both UHF and VHF aerials in the attic, combine the signals and distribute them to 4-5 locations around the house.

    We've always just had rabbit ears as we live so close to the transmitter, and got good enough reception. We recently got a 42in LCD so I want to have as good as possible reception for analog as possible, and a solid strong UHF signal for when we get a MPEG4 STB.

    I've attached a sketch to describe what I think I'm looking for.

    Also anyone recommend somewhere I would get all materials required for a good price.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Myxomatosis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 429 ✭✭Myxomatosis


    Thinking of getting these:
    RG6 Satellite cable 250m

    UHF Contract aerial wide band

    Distribution system 8 Way powered

    Having never required or seen a UHF aerial up close, do they require a power supply of some kind? (Not talking about a masthead amp to boost the signal, but for normal operation?)


  • #3
    watty
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    Aerials of any sort never need power.
    It's only mast head amps (LNA), Downconverters (LNBs), ODUs, integrated radio systems etc that need power.


  • #4
    Myxomatosis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 429 ✭✭Myxomatosis


    watty wrote: »
    Aerials of any sort never need power.
    It's only mast head amps (LNA), Downconverters (LNBs), ODUs, integrated radio systems etc that need power.

    Thanks.

    I got a bit confused seeing the aerial is so cheap and I see they also sell power supplies; I though I'd have to buy the two and put them together.

    In what situation do you use a powered distribution amp vs a non powered 6 way F splitter for example?


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