Getting TV reception

[Annie5]

Hi, just wondering whether anyone can advise me on getting TV reception. I've recently moved. I cannot see a TV connection point / lead from wall. Am on a tight budget so don't really want to commit to a Sky subscription. Anyone able to advise re my options? Sorry if this is a stupid question ......

Annie

[IlonaM]

Hi Annie5,

Not a stupid question at all! I use Freeview Play which needs an internal or, ideally, an external aerial. In my old place I had Freesat with a dish, but sadly there are too many trees here. Freeview Play/Freesat entail the initial expense for the box and dish (for freesat) but after that there is no subscription. Have a look at the websites to see if either might suit you www.freeview.co.uk & http://www.freesat.co.uk/.

I'm afraid that is the limit of my knowledge. I did vaguely look at subscription services, but I have been very happy with these two over the years.

I'm sure others will also have some good advice.

[ianr]

Yes, being so close to the Crystal Palace transmitter you may well, given a goodish set and location, be able to get by with a small indoor aerial for all freeview radio and TV. I've just tried a bargain-shop 2 metre fly lead instead of my aerial, and even that on its own is able to pick up many channels. Some reception advice here: http://www.which.co.uk/reviews/indoor-aerials/article/how-to-set-up-an-indoor-aerial

[teddyboy23]

Can you explain a bit more .if your TV has freeview and you have a indoor digital Ariel just plug the TV in a wall socket?

[singalto]

I use an indoor aerial for my TV and it is fine.

[Annie5]

Thank you everyone for your help and advice :)

[TheArtfulDogger]

My reception is playing up

The gentleman on now is bright orange ... What's going on ?

[malumbu]

We had brill reception in Sydenham but much worse down the hill here. You can get boosters on internal aerials which should be good enough.

[mary123]

Get dodgy tv reception in overhill road..seems to come and go.

[intexasatthe moment]

Annie I've got one like this http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5415078 for my Freeview TV and it's fine . You need to plug it into the mains .