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Saorview in Oranmore

  • 04-12-2012 11:58pm
    #1
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭


    Just wondering if anyone in Oranmore using Saorview could tell me what coverage is like and with what type of aerial?


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  • #2
    U2sir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭U2sir


    Coverage is very good from Maghera transmitter. 15 Element UHF broadband TV Aerial in the attic. Live very close to the village.


  • #3
    ethernet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,568 ✭✭✭ethernet


    A C/D band antenna is officially what's needed but it's a strong signal area so you'll probably get off with an indoor antenna. Works fine for me.

    Enter your exact address into Saorview.ie to get an idea of where to point it.


  • #4
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    I wanted to get my parents a TV for the kitchen for Christmas, but it'd only really be worth it if it'd work with an indoor - I may just buy an indoor and test it out on their main TV next time I'm over when they've stepped out and see what it's like. Thanks guys.


  • #5
    ethernet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,568 ✭✭✭ethernet


    Have a read of the 'Indoor UHF Aerials' section on this page: http://www.techtir.ie/radio-tv/uhf-aerials


  • #6
    darragh085
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭darragh085


    well I live a couple of mins away from oranmore and i have an indoor aerial for saorview and it works perfect.


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  • #7
    scart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭scart


    darragh085 wrote: »
    well I live a couple of mins away from oranmore and i have an indoor aerial for saorview and it works perfect.

    Dont think your getting your signal from Maghera using an indoor ariel. More likely you are picking up the signal from the Galway city relay transmitter based in Tonabrocky.


  • #8
    U2sir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭U2sir


    Dont think your getting your signal from Maghera using an indoor ariel. More likely you are picking up the signal from the Galway city relay transmitter based in Tonabrocky
    .

    As I said in my previous post - have a 15 element UHF aerial in my attic, pointed to Maghera, and my reception is fine. Never tried Tonabrocky.


  • #9
    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,967 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    I couldn't get anything on an indoor aerial in Oranmore

    Seven Worlds will Collide



  • #10
    Mr Keek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 497 ✭✭Mr Keek


    I was living in Riverdale last year and got perfect recption for a little indoor aerial.

    I did have perfect conditions, pointed at Maghara, sitting on the window sill with a fairly clear view.

    Chsct out the neighbours and note what direction they are pointing!


  • #11
    Poco90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 159 ✭✭Poco90


    I tuned in a saorview box with rabbit ears in a house a couple of km from Oranmore. Not the best solution but it worked. I'm sure if you got a decent mains powered indoor ariel you wouldn't have any problem.


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  • #12
    Citizenpain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,029 ✭✭✭Citizenpain


    OP - how did you get on ?
    I'm near the village in oranmore and wonder if I'll get away with an indoor aerial.


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