TV Aerial Choices and Installation Tips
Many of the problems reported to us by customers turn out to be related to their previous aerial system or satellite installation. Getting the right signal is key to good TV reception.
We do not recommended set top aerials as they rarely give good results.
Our TV Aerial & Satellite Installation Tips. Here are our top tips for the best TV aerial/Satellite installation:
• Buy the correct Aerial for your areas transmitter. A bench-marked and good quality branded aerial will carry a guarantee of quality both of performance and construction.
• Ensure it is mounted securely, correctly aligned and has the right polarisation (elements vertical or horizontal).
• Choose an aerial which includes a balun matching device if you live near a main road – it will help to reduce pick-up of interference from passing traffic.
• Mount the aerial outdoors and as high as possible. The TV network in the UK is designed to be received on outdoor aerials. Loft aerials only work well if signals are strong and the loft is clear of clutter. Certain roofing materials can make loft aerials far less effective, and more susceptible to some kinds of interference. Wet tiles can worsen matters further. Indoor aerials rarely work well unless you have clear line-of-sight to the transmitter.
• Keep it well clear, by at least 75cm of other aerials and metalwork.
• Avoid directing into nearby trees.
• Use the best quality cable you can for the down-lead (eg. satellite-grade double-screened co-axial cable), secure it to the pole and route it into the home so it doesn’t flap about in the breeze. Avoid sharp bends around corners and under tiles etc, and keep it as short as is practical. CAI* bench-marked cables will carry a guarantee of quality.
If your reception has deteriorated recently, check the following:
• If your aerial appears damaged or bent you should replace it.
• If your aerial seems to have moved but is otherwise undamaged, have it re-aligned and secured.
• If your down-lead looks cracked, feels damp or is going green inside the plug, replace it.
• If your aerial is more than 10 years old, its performance may have diminished due to corrosion. This is common in coastal locations, where the effective life of an aerial may be less than 10 years. Consider replacing it, and the down-lead, at the same time.
Most of the above also applies to satellite installation.
Satellite dishes can move if they are not securely fixed, they can be damaged by wind and debris in exposed locations. Loose cables can move about and eventually break.
For help with aerials and dishes we would recommend using a professional installer.
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