TV Aerials

You may take it for granted but your TV aerial works hard to get you all the latest TV entertainment. The quality of your aerial and where it is installed will have an effect on what kinds of channels you are able to pick up and the quality of your viewing.

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Unless you chose your TV aerial yourself you may not realise that there are a number of different types of aerial, all with varying levels of range and suitability for your particular needs.

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A Yagi aerial is the most common aerial around. It has a rod and a reflector which is mounted on to your roof by a pole. This type of aerial usually sits outside on your roof. From the main rod there are many spikes which are called elements, and the more of these you have, the more effective your aerial reception will be. Yagi aerials work directionally to pick up signals.

For people living in areas where there is poor reception or if you just want to have really great quality digital television signal, a digital high gain aerial is your first choice. This type of aerial has two instead of one reflector and there can be hundreds of elements making signal pick-up much more powerful. You can choose the size of your aerial according to the quality of reception in your area.

Indoor aerials, loft-mounted aerials and grid aerials are some other TV aerial options but they are not as effective for picking up freeview television.

The position of your aerial affects the overall quality of the reception you receive so plan where you put your aerial carefully. Aerials work much better outdoors and the higher they are placed, the better the signal reception. Check that you haven’t placed your aerial too close to any plumbing systems or in your roof as roofing and plumbing can cause some problems. Because your aerial will usually work directionally it needs to point towards the transmitter in your area. Position it so there are no obstructions in the way including big trees, buildings or other aerials.

If you have any doubts about how to install your TV aerial rather hire a reputable aerial installer.