Freeview Problems with ITV Stations

[smurfchops]

I very rarely get ITV stations, E4, etc. on my Freeview box, it says there is no signal. Is there something I could buy, or do (I'm not techical so easy peasy please) Many thanks. IThe original (old) TV (without the digi box) is tuned into Guildford transmitter ... I couldn't get C5 before I tuned into Freeview. Does that make any difference ??

[zinnie]

H i 'smurfchops' .....it might be a good idea to visit the 'freeview website' ....from your postcode you can identify what channels are available to you.

[Tichfield]

What sort of aerial are you using?

[smurfchops]

We have an indoor aerial in the loft with a booster as reception has always been bad ... the usual transmitter for our area is Crystal Palace but because of the reception where we live, our transmitter is Guildford. Could it be the aerial ?? Do we need an outdoor one ??

[webdude]

Use this site to get all the answers you need

http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/freeview.html

If your aerial is old you will certainly need to invest in a newer broadband version in order to receive all the digital transmissions on FV, and a new dual screened downlead would also help improve reception further.

[ACtheTROLL]

A good new aerial is the obvious solution .... but if you only have a slightly weak signal .....
I have an aerial booster in my office (spare bedroom) and it works well..... But that's no guarantee for you
this is the sort of thing ..... http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=I ndoor%20TV%20Aerial&source=15&SD=Y

all the electricals sell them ... so you shouldn't have a problem and will have a good choice.

mine is an amplified indoor aerial but also has a signal booster so both options

Don't quote me ... but I think you'll find that C4, more4 etc have their own feed ... and of course the 4 & 5 signals are the weakest in most areas (film4 is my nemesis)