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Just bought Grundig Freeview box.
Tried setting up in bedroom primarily for kids for cbeebies channel.
No blasted reception, although freeview website confirms my local as OK.
Have cable installed downstairs so don`t know what state roof aerial was in. Rather than splash the cash on new roof aerial, any ideas on just a
cheapo indoor aerial that I can try and if it don`t work I can return to sender.

Thanks for the help in advance.

Guppy.

I`d try the hardware forum for this...

julianf

I`ve had freeview/ITv Digital/On Digital for 3 years and in 4 different houses/areas.
The best way to get it to work in a bedroom is to use a simple aerial booster. This will just magnify your recpetion and let you get all the signals.
I have on in my bedroom in Bromley and it is Appaling with an normal aerial but with the booster is perfect.

Hope this helps!

G

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Any ideas on just a cheapo indoor aerial. Try one of the OneForAll range. I got the SV9100 which has a mains powered "booster" and gives 38dB of gain. That pulls in all but the very worst signal. I got it from Comet, but if Argos do the same, then the old 16 day return applies.

JohnF

Tried two aerial boosters from Argos today (Phillips and labgear models).
However, both only improved matters by a minimal level....so those
babies go back tomorrow. Any other suggestions welcome or it may
have to be a new upgraded roof aerial- ££££££

Guppy..

Have you thought about a loft aerial, although there would still be some attenuation of signal due to slates/tiles. For optimum signal strength, you really can`t beat a good outside aerial. Means climbing ladders of course.. If you do decide on an outside aerial, stay away from those cheapos you sometimes get in B&Q etc. An independent aerial installer should be willing to sell you a decent aerial for DIY purposes. Maplins also do good aerials.

JohnF

First things first, what DTV transmitter covers your area?

Dusty,

I`ve no idea, but live in East London..or some people often say Essex

Probably Crystal Palace - channels 26 for BBC1 - 33 for BBC2 - 23 for ITV - 30 for Ch4. In which case a group A aerial is what you need for outdoors. You can confirm all this by going to www.itc.co.uk and following the links for TV reception (that`ll give the channel for Five as well).
There are repeaters scattered about the coverage area working off the main, but in my experience not much use unless you live right on top of them as they`re low powered jobs.

JohnF

Sorry, those are the analogue channels, but digital service would be from same transmitter.

JohnF