What can I use instead of an aerial?
The obvious alternative to watching not trough a aerial is to watch it through a satellite dish instead. To watch satellite TV you will need a satellite dish and a satellite receiver, this is usually a satellite set top box but many TV’s have in built satellite tuners.
How can I improve my portable radio reception?
Try outdoor antennas.
- Make sure it is outdoors, roof mounted, or in the attic.
- Most roof antennas will give you radio reception similar to a car radio, or often better.
- Try repurposing a TV antenna you already have; use an FM splitter to use it on your radio.
- Consider an omnidirectional radio antenna.
Can I get Freeview without an outside aerial?
You do need an aerial to receive Freeview live on TV through the TV Guide but can also view certain channels on internet connected devices without one. The aerial needs to be securely plugged into the socket in the back of your Freeview TV or recorder.
What kind of aerial do I need for Freeview?
An aerial To get Freeview, you need an aerial in good condition, pointing in the right direction towards a transmitter. While indoor (loft or portable) aerials may pick up Freeview, for best results we recommend a roof aerial.
Can I use a fire stick without an aerial?
Yes it works without an aerial so long as you have it connected to your Wi-Fi.
How do I get free channels without an antenna?
How To Get Free TV Channels Without Antenna
- Free Live TV Apps. For us “pure cord cutters” there are several apps that are perfectly designed for us!
- Plex.
- Kodi.
- Live Channels.
- YouTube.
- Twitch.
- Pluto TV.
- Haystack TV.
Can Sky dish be used as aerial?
You cannot use a dish as an aerial, though people have ways of repurposing an old Sky dish. Their version of repurposing is to make the satellite dish the mount. You can take out the LNB and attach your clip-on aerial there. Your coaxial cord will run from the TV aerial and not the dish itself.
Do you need an aerial for FM radio?
If using a hi-fi with a wire aerial, again extend as much as possible to get the best signal. External aerials are also available for FM radio and will significantly improve reception. The aerial and cables need to be well maintained and you will need a radio that has an option to connect an external aerial.
What are the different types of radio aerials?
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How tall should the wire be for a radio aerial?
For the best results, the wire should be as high as possible. Some radio manufacturers used to say that the wire should be no more than 50 feet long. This was because a longer aerial might overload the radio’s front end when receiving strong stations, which might cause problems.
How big is a DAB digital radio aerial?
As quoted in the latest DAB Digital Radio magazine: “the perfect length for a Dab digital radio aerial is 31.5 cm (based on the frequency used to broadcast the national commercial digital radio stations).”.
What kind of aerial do I need for outdoor radio?
Outdoor aerials. An externally mounted aerial can be attached to many types of DAB portable radio and hi-fi systems. DAB aerials are different from FM or TV aerials, so you need a good quality DAB
Do you need an aerial for a DAB radio?
Portable DAB radios will have one, but if you are retro-fitting a DAB radio into a car, you may need to add a DAB aerial. External aerials are available for DAB and will help improve reception. The aerial and cables need to be well maintained and you need a radio with the option to connect an external aerial.
Can a motorhome aerial help with radio reception?
The motorhome aerial has improved the motorhome radio reception no end. The fitting of an external aerial – above – seems to have solved all my problems in respect of motorhome radio reception. Listening to Radio 2 i s a pleasure once more!
Which is better a wire aerial or a wire wire?
“T type” wire aerials work better than the single wire types but a decent FM or DAB aerial will usually out perform a “T Type” even if it’s just propped up against the wall by the side of the radio ( ! ) though any aerial will work better in the loft and better still high up outside.