Russ
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Looked in my loft, turns out i have an Aerial.
However, none of the wires are connected to anything, what do i need ot purchase (apart from a TV license ( ) to get it working. There are no electric outlets in the loft (don't know if that is important).
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Gary
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Some tv ariel coax cable and connectors.
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Russ
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it has all that, is there some sort of distributor you plug it all into (like a router for tv's  )
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Dom
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Originally posted by Russ
it has all that, is there some sort of distributor you plug it all into (like a router for tv's )
If you want to feed multiple outlets/tvs then you'll need an amplifier.
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Bart
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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by Russ
it has all that, is there some sort of distributor you plug it all into (like a router for tv's )
If you want to feed multiple outlets/tvs then you'll need an amplifier.
and thus a power socket.
If your gonna get sky, Its not worth the bother
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Nismo
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Just get a roll of Coax from Screwfix 25m or 50m, as stated if you want to feed multiple tvs you will need a amp / booster, but you can get probably feed 2 tv's with one ariel.
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Russ
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Just get a roll of Coax from Screwfix 25m or 50m, as stated if you want to feed multiple tvs you will need a amp / booster, but you can get probably feed 2 tv's with one ariel.
so i just need a booster/amplifier for 5 cables (as that's what is already plumbed in) + the feed from the Aerial and an electrical socket to plug it into? Or a splitter for the two i plan to use until i get that
Not getting sky, too expensive for what i would use it for.
[Edited on 21-11-2012 by Russ]
[Edited on 21-11-2012 by Russ]
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Russ
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/SLx-Signal-Distribution-Amplifier-digital/dp/B000VEK0MS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1353497276&sr=8-10
would that work then? either of the aerial or off the minidish (guessing that would mean freeview hd if i used the minidish)
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Nismo
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Yeah thats right, you probably have something like this there:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/labgear-da222bp-s-f-aerial-amp-with-tetra-filter-2-way/31741
The input for that goes to the aerial, then the outputs go to your TV's using coax.
50m coax £14.25
http://www.screwfix.com/p/labgear-27600f50-s-high-quality-coaxial-cable-black-rg6-50m/72537
you might not have power in your attic, if you have a spare room just run an extension cord from a socket up the wall in some trunking, drill through the ceiling into the attic and plug the amp in.
[Edited on 21-11-2012 by Nismo]
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Nismo
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quote:
Originally posted by Russ
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SLx-Signal-Distribution-Amplifier-digital/dp/B000VEK0MS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1353497276&sr=8-10
would that work then? either of the aerial or off the minidish (guessing that would mean freeview hd if i used the minidish)
Should work off the Aerial not sure about the dish, you won't need the dish for just normal free view HD.
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Dom
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Stick the amp where ever is suitable, doesn't necessarily need to be in the attic. And use f-connectors where ever possible, especially on the amp, as it makes life a lot easier.
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Russ
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will do Dom.
thanks for the help men.
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by Russ
would that work then? either of the aerial or off the minidish (guessing that would mean freeview hd if i used the minidish)
Minidish = Freesat or Sky etc / Aerial = Freeview
If you're planning to feed a sat signal around the house then personally i'd go the Quattro LNB (different to a single/twin/quad/octo LNB) and a decent multiswitch distribution amp route. Screwfix does Labgear amps that are ok otherwise have a look out for Triax.
Note that sat multiswitch amps tend to have 5 inputs - 4 sat inputs (from the Quattro LNB - HH, VH, HL, VL) and 1 UHF/Terrestrial input (if you need DAB/FM as well then you need a combiner that sits in front of the UHF input).
Useful sites - http://www.aerialsandtv.com and http://www.satellitesuperstore.com
[Edited on 21-11-2012 by Dom]
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