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Viney · 10-04-06, 11:30 AM

In vernas new place, she cant get a decent picture on her TV. I have tried a 50db gain, amplified ariel, anmongst other amplifiers etc but with no success. Its a rented property so whacking a huge outsdie ariel is a no go, nor a loft ariel as there would be no way to get the cable into her room.

So i need either some ideas please.

She live in Sanderstead in surrey

10-04-06, 11:32 AM

Ditch the TV and move in with her!

10-04-06, 11:36 AM

Lol, I used to live there! Yeah the reception is naff. Have you got a digi box?

TSM · 10-04-06, 11:37 AM

Have you checked where the nearest transmitter is? Somtimes there are two nearby but due to LOS (Line of Sight) etc... you are better off using the other one.

Have a look here.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/trans...ns/index.shtml
http://tx.mb21.co.uk/

10-04-06, 11:39 AM

Id say ditch the TV and go down the pub, except Sanderstead is Quakerville and there are no pubs to go to unless you head to Purley or Warlingham or Croydon.

I would guess the problem is the hills there. In which case bugger all you can really do without putting up an outside aerial.

Viney · 10-04-06, 01:18 PM

TSM, that was going to be my next challenge. Crystal Palace is the most powerful, but i have noticed that there are a couple of more local transmitters. Verna live on the top of sanderstead, so i would have thought not a problem.

Lyn, going down the pub costs money, and watching TV doesnt. Just annoying that if you do want to watch something, you cant!

TSM · 10-04-06, 01:52 PM

The other thing is get a sky box installed on freeview (abt £100 or less if you are a dab hand like me at installing sky) and you will get all the free digital chanels.

Viney · 10-04-06, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TSM

The other thing is get a sky box installed on freeview (abt £100 or less if you are a dab hand like me at installing sky) and you will get all the free digital chanels.

Cant drill holes etc as its a rented house. They are apprently having sky installed in the lounge, but this dont solve the issue when you have a TV but cant watch it

10-04-06, 02:20 PM

I had this problem in a flat i used to live in. I never managed to solve it, i got a powerful amplified ariel and a freeview box and I could just about get BBC1 but that was it, i just used to watch alot of DVD's.

TSM · 10-04-06, 02:21 PM

If you are realy desperate, i have seen people put the dish on a stand near a window.

Its going a bit far though.

The otherthing is that if you can get HomeChoice, its a broadband system so all you need is a BT telephone line.

10-04-06, 11:30 AM	#1
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	TV Recpeption In vernas new place, she cant get a decent picture on her TV. I have tried a 50db gain, amplified ariel, anmongst other amplifiers etc but with no success. Its a rented property so whacking a huge outsdie ariel is a no go, nor a loft ariel as there would be no way to get the cable into her room. So i need either some ideas please. She live in Sanderstead in surrey

10-04-06, 11:37 AM	#4
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Have you checked where the nearest transmitter is? Somtimes there are two nearby but due to LOS (Line of Sight) etc... you are better off using the other one. Have a look here. http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/trans...ns/index.shtml http://tx.mb21.co.uk/ __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

10-04-06, 01:52 PM	#7
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	The other thing is get a sky box installed on freeview (abt £100 or less if you are a dab hand like me at installing sky) and you will get all the free digital chanels. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

10-04-06, 02:21 PM	#10
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	If you are realy desperate, i have seen people put the dish on a stand near a window. Its going a bit far though. The otherthing is that if you can get HomeChoice, its a broadband system so all you need is a BT telephone line. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

10-04-06, 11:32 AM	#2
Filipe M. Guest Posts: n/a	Ditch the TV and move in with her!

10-04-06, 11:36 AM	#3
thor Guest Posts: n/a	Lol, I used to live there! Yeah the reception is naff. Have you got a digi box?

10-04-06, 11:39 AM	#5
lynw Guest Posts: n/a	Id say ditch the TV and go down the pub, except Sanderstead is Quakerville and there are no pubs to go to unless you head to Purley or Warlingham or Croydon. I would guess the problem is the hills there. In which case bugger all you can really do without putting up an outside aerial.

10-04-06, 01:18 PM	#6
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	TSM, that was going to be my next challenge. Crystal Palace is the most powerful, but i have noticed that there are a couple of more local transmitters. Verna live on the top of sanderstead, so i would have thought not a problem. Lyn, going down the pub costs money, and watching TV doesnt. Just annoying that if you do want to watch something, you cant!

10-04-06, 02:20 PM	#9
diamond Guest Posts: n/a	I had this problem in a flat i used to live in. I never managed to solve it, i got a powerful amplified ariel and a freeview box and I could just about get BBC1 but that was it, i just used to watch alot of DVD's.