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Installing aerials without electricity

  • 01-10-2022 02:24PM
    #1
    The_Bullman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭


    I'm in the process of building a house at present. Scaffolding is up and I was thinking that now would be the best time to fit the aerials.

    Do I need electricity to plug in television to check signal?

    Bearing in mind that I'm just out of range for Divis as per the coverage map.



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  • #2
    AllForIt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,738 ✭✭✭AllForIt


    You could always try your luck pointing it in the right direction using a compass on your phone or use your neighbours aerials as a guide. If it doesn't work our you'll just have to adjust it when you've got the leccy in.



  • #3
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,296 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    A TV aerial doesn't have to be as precisely pointed as a satellite dish. Find the location and distance to the transmitter on Google maps and point it in that general direction.

    If you're outside the general coverage area for the transmitter maybe go for a higher gain in-group aerial.



  • #4
    The_Bullman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭The_Bullman


    I've ordered up the aerials. Hopefully my aim is true.



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