Alternatives to an Aerial

[Lentrica]

I have 2 TVs in my house.

The reception on both is pretty crap.
I have a wire from a self-installed aerial (on the roof) coming into the house into a Y splitter which then feeds both TVs.

Since the reception is almost non existant, is there an alternative I can use to a traditional aerial.

What can I do to ensure maximum signal quality for Terrestial TV and Freeview on both TVs.

Appreciate the help.

JH

 

[Ron240]

Since the reception is almost non existant, is there an alternative I can use to a traditional aerial.

Yes....get cable.
Dont like it myself though.

 

[Lentrica]

I have Cable but that only works on one TV. The other TV needs Terrestial and Freeview channels.

Is there any suitable equipment which would be a substitute for an aerial?

JH

 

[smjxm09]

Get freesat, £150 including box, dish and installation with no monthly charges.
http://www.freesatfromsky.com/

 

[Lentrica]

Thanks, I already have cable with all those channel but I'm not looking for another service.

Instead, I just want a way where I can still view my terrestrial channels and freeview with better equipment.

Any suggestions?

JH

 

[Knyght_byte]

moving this thread to the Freeview forum where it might get more results

 

[LV426]

Better aerial (perhaps you need a different type) and/or better alignment.

One each for each TV, not shared/split.

And better downleads.

If that still doesn't improve things, try using masthead amplifiers.

 

[Lentrica]

Thanks,

I was thinking more along the lines of something completely different so I wouldn't have to deal with the problems associated with aerials altogether.

Are there no alternatives?

Maybe they just dont exist.

JH

 

[bob1]

Your right they don't exist, your not going to get any reception without one on a tv/freeview box.

 

[SamRadford]

This page might help:
http://www.satcure.co.uk/tech/amps.htm#masthead
(This link was already on my "clipboard" since I just gave it to another poster).

 

[hamster]

Probably you are best getting a professionally installed aerial. All methods of delivery have their problems. Satellite is by no means problem-free either.