Hucknall Digital Television Aerials

Indoor TV aerials are very common in Hucknall. Basic models are available from retail outlets as they are one of the easiest to set up. They can be plugged directly into a TV then mounted on a nearby wall, shelf, table or entertainment centre. Only minimal adjustment is necessary for an adequate signal.

However, indoor TV aerials will rarely give as good a signal as a dedicated rooftop digital aerial. This is due to the aerial's small size, low-level blockages and interference from multiple nearby electronic devices.

Multi-directional TV Aerials

The majority of indoor aerials are multi-directional. This type is well suited for heavily populated areas receiving multiple broadcast signals from different directions.

Multi-directional aerials are also ideal for caravans, camper vans and mobile homes that regularly move around. The downside to these aerials is that they don't receive as strong a signal.

Outdoor aerials are designed to pick up more signals and from farther away. Typically they are much bigger than an indoor aerial and need expert installation.

The optimum reception is reached by mounting the aerial at the highest possible point in your Hucknall property. The further above surrounding houses, trees and obstacles the antenna sits, the greater the quality of the incoming signals.

Most customers will have their TV aerials mounted on the roof, attached to a large pole or high up in a loft space.

Directional TV Aerials

Outdoor TV aerials fall under this category. Unlike multi-directional aerials, directional aerials are designed to focus on all the signals coming from a single direction. Directional TV aerials have the longest range and are capable of the highest quality HD signals, with least interference. Setup is more involving with a directional aerial as they must be calibrated to the position of the most powerful local transmitter.

If a signal is too weak to pick up clearly or the nearest transmitter is quite a distance away, signal quality can be enhanced using a dedicated booster/amplifier. These devices strengthen signals without altering them. A TV aerial booster takes a weak TV signal, adds external power to the frequency and outputs the same signal with improved clarity and intensity.

Masthead TV Aerial Booster (Preamp)

This type is fitted below the outdoor aerial. The power supply is installed within the house and supplies low voltage power to the booster directly through the coaxial cable.

Mains TV Aerial Booster (indoor)

These amplifiers are sited inside your property, somewhere along the main cable run coming from the aerial. Power is supplied direct from the mains and units usually include more than one outlet, to accommodate TVs in multiple rooms. Best practice is to put the booster as close to the aerial as possible, for highest signal quality.