ariel for flat screen tv

[kitty1950]

we have just bought a 24" flat screen tv with built in freeview and dvd player to replace the one in the kitchen, which was an old type combi with video recorder and dvd player, but it will not work with the booster ariel that we was using and have had to use an ariel extension cable leading from the lounge through to the kitchen, though this is ok as a temporary solution we need to know what we can do as a permanent solution and why is it that it doesn't work from a booster ariel which cost £14.99 from asda. please help cos it's doing my head in. thanks, kath.

[Buenchico]

Point 1:
Different makes and models of devices with TV tuners in them (such as TVs, Freeview boxes, PVRs, etc) have different 'sensitivities', which means their ability to handle weak signals. varies

Point 2:
TV broadcast engineers have always worked to standards which should provide a good signal to anyone with a high quality EXTERNAL aerial. While some people have managed to get reasonable reception by using a set-top aerial (particularly if it's got a built-in booster like the one you seem to be referring to), it has never been the aim to make such reception possible.

Point 3:
When the switchover to digital TV was first announced it was expected that up to one third of viewers would need to upgrade their aerial installations. While the actual number has turned out to be far lower, it's hardly surprising when some people experience problems with signal quality.

Point 4:
In areas where the old analogue transmitters have yet to be switched off, all Freeview transmitters are currently operating on reduced power. (That's necessary in order to avoid interference to the analogue signals).

You're not going to get reliable reception on your new TV until you find a way to connect it to a decent EXTERNAL aerial. You can probably use your existing aerial (as long as it gives good reception with your lounge TV) but you'll need to split the cable as close to the aerial as possible, perhaps with the addition of a mast-head amplifier. It's time to call in a reliable aerial fitter.

Chris

[kitty1950]

Thanks Chris. I just realised that I can't spell aerial. Kath.

[rojash]

Don't worry kitty1950, you're not the first person to discover that TVs don't work well when connected to tubs of washing powder.

[vivandorron]

Ignore rojash...follow the advice given by Buenchico ( Chris to his friends.)

Ron