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Why can't I get any channels?!..

  • 14-06-2014 1:54pm
    #1
    ION08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,525 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I'd like to have some channels to flick through on my bedroom TV but can't seem to get anything?

    I have this tv and this aerial

    I've tried selecting the "DTV" input and did an Auto Tune and it seems to recognise a few channels but doesn't actually display anything, just a black screen. :confused:

    I also tried Auto Tune on the standard analogue "TV" input but also get nothing, just fuzzy static. :confused:

    Am I missing something here? Is my antenna enough or do I need some sort of Saorview box??

    Thanks for any help/clarification!


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  • #2
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    The TV may only be Freeview as it's 2008. If it gets the Radio channels and nothing else, that is the problem.

    That aerial is overpriced junk.
    See
    http://www.saortv.info/terrestrial-saorview/installing-tv-aerial/

    Depending on location you need Indoor, attic or outdoor aerial.

    Don't spend extra on amplified indoor aerial, or buy a "Rabbits ear" type or spend more than €15 on an indoor aerial to test.

    An indoor aerial of the multi-rod pictured in link will often work in the attic even if it doesn't in the room with TV. An extension cable to window sill facing transmitter makes a huge difference too.


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