Getting freeview signal to another room

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scotteffone

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Master Geek

#72937 5-Dec-2010 16:03

I currently flat and would like to get freeview in my bedroom. Is it possible to transmit a coax signal wirelessly?

Basically I have a PS3 and want to get play TV. Short of running a cable from the lounge along the ground into my room is there any other option? I can't drill holes in the wall or floor.

My second question is can the coax cable be split and still deliver HD freeview?

I want Play TV as when I move out in a years time this will be my set up. I won't be keeping Sky and would like HD TV.

scotteffone

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Master Geek

#413058 5-Dec-2010 16:35

Actually I just read you can get an indoor aerial to place next to a window and get HD freeview. This is actually a very viable solution for me. Anyone have any indoor aerials they have used or experience here? Your input would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

Spyware

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#413060 5-Dec-2010 16:42

Without any details on what transmitter you are near and its distance from you any comment on indoor antennas would be foolish.

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scotteffone

215 posts

Master Geek

#413072 5-Dec-2010 17:14

Spyware: Without any details on what transmitter you are near and its distance from you any comment on indoor antennas would be foolish.

At a guess approx 14km from Waiatarua. Do you have to have direct line of sight? I can't recall if I do but the window is second story and faces west. Not home right now.

Deev8

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#413082 5-Dec-2010 18:13

Try the Freeview Coverage Check. Enter your address there and see what it says.

If it says Freeview|HD is "Very Likely", then an indoor aerial may work OK for you. If it says anything else, the chances are that an indoor aerial won't be good enough.

scotteffone

215 posts

Master Geek

#413150 5-Dec-2010 20:51

Deev8: Try the Freeview Coverage Check. Enter your address there and see what it says.

If it says Freeview|HD is "Very Likely", then an indoor aerial may work OK for you. If it says anything else, the chances are that an indoor aerial won't be good enough.

I did do that and got "very likely" but am not sure how important line of sight is to indoor aerials. I have not really found a concrete answer on other forums and am not keen on the fact I will just have to see how it goes! Haha!

richms

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#413241 6-Dec-2010 00:11

well for a reference, beach haven, line of site but for some trees on the ridge, and the stupid dumpy antenna with a USB tuner, and it largly works. If there was something with some gain to it and an amplifier in it, I expect it would be fine.

Richard rich.ms