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I have TV on my computer thru a DVB-T tv stick but out of 71 channels I'm lucky if I can view 6, what would be the best ariel to buy to get good reception, my location is Accrington, lancashire
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Television transmitters (both analogue and digital) are designed to provide a usable signal, throughout their intended reception area, for viewers using a good quality, outdoor, unidirectional aerial. While people living close to a transmitter can sometimes get a reasonable signal with an indoor, multi-directional area this should be regarded as the exception rather than the norm. i.e. manufacturers who suggest that most people will be able to watch TV by simply plugging in a DVB-T device (or similar) are misleading their potential customers.
As has been suggested, you probably need to use an external aerial. If you've not already got a suitable aerial, the 48-element PT18U, from Maplin Electronics, has been well-reviewed (and frequently recommended here on AB). Unfortunately, the Maplin web page is currently malfunctioning, so I can't provide a link. (The last time I saw it advertised online, the price was �29.99).
If you're unable to use an outdoor aerial, you might get sufficient signal strength by using a decent indoor aerial which incorporates a built-in amplifier. (Maplin sell a reasonable one for �19.99).
Maplin Electronics is one of my favourite stores because (unlike Curry's, etc), their staff usually know what they're talking about (or will call upon the knowledge of a more experienced colleague when they don't). Call in at your local branch and they should be able to help you.
Chris
(PS: It's worth remembering that, in areas which haven't yet switched off the analogue transmitters, digital services are currently running at reduced power in order to avoid interference)
As has been suggested, you probably need to use an external aerial. If you've not already got a suitable aerial, the 48-element PT18U, from Maplin Electronics, has been well-reviewed (and frequently recommended here on AB). Unfortunately, the Maplin web page is currently malfunctioning, so I can't provide a link. (The last time I saw it advertised online, the price was �29.99).
If you're unable to use an outdoor aerial, you might get sufficient signal strength by using a decent indoor aerial which incorporates a built-in amplifier. (Maplin sell a reasonable one for �19.99).
Maplin Electronics is one of my favourite stores because (unlike Curry's, etc), their staff usually know what they're talking about (or will call upon the knowledge of a more experienced colleague when they don't). Call in at your local branch and they should be able to help you.
Chris
(PS: It's worth remembering that, in areas which haven't yet switched off the analogue transmitters, digital services are currently running at reduced power in order to avoid interference)
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