What an you get for free?

jumbone

Is it possible to receive UK channels analogue over the air in Newbridge?

Can this be done using the same aerial as RTE etc?

Does this aerial(s) need to be a large chimney/attic mounted aerial or would a cheap powered UHF/VHF aerial with an amp do the job?

If two aerials are required can the outputs be multiplexed to a single coax cable and used to feed the 2/3 TVs currently used on analogue chorus (i.e. the wall sockets fed from wherever the cable comes into the house)?

Are the required aerial(s) the same kind needed for over the air DVB when we go digital? (obviously + a stb)

Will the ROI and NI switch overs be going ahead in 2012 or will they be held up further?

watty

You'd be better with a dish and sat receiver. 200+ TV and 70ish Radio free, plus some HD if it's an HD receiver.

I've seen the size of masts around Newbridge. Aircraft hazards they are.

you need an aerial for RTE/TV3/TG4 of course as they are not free on satellite

jumbone

I know theres a better choice with satellite but RTE is a priority for me.

KeRbDoG

jumbone wrote: »

I know theres a better choice with satellite but RTE is a priority for me.

With the upcoming non-test digital terrestrial TV service you could just get a combination set top box which would provide the British channels (and others) from the Astra satellite at 28.2°E and the RTE's/TV3/TG4 from a standard antenna.

jumbone

KeRbDoG wrote: »

With the upcoming non-test digital terrestrial TV service you could just get a combination set top box which would provide the British channels (and others) from the Astra satellite at 28.2°E and the RTE's/TV3/TG4 from a standard antenna.

Can you link me to this combo STB with freesat and fta channels - it sounds interesting

Kristopherus

jumbone wrote: »

Can you link me to this combo STB with freesat and fta channels - it sounds interesting

Have a look through the Stickies.