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Is it possible to get freeview reception using a status ariel, the non directional type.

Quote: Originally posted by newboy60 on 17/12/2006

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Is it possible to get freeview reception using a status ariel, the non directional type.

 

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I thought Freeview was digital, if it is then it should not be possible to get a 'snowy' picture, it's either there or it's not. Generally though you would need a fairly good aerial and to be situated in one of the reception areas to receive it.

Check here to see if it's available in your area or campsite location.

http://www.freeview.co.uk/home 

Phil.

We manage to get reception via a set top box and the Status. The picture quality is excellent but depending on the signal you can loose the picture from time to time.

David

It depends on where you are, on some sites we have had an excellent signal, and got all the channels perfect. On other sites we've not been able to pick up anything.

Nimrodphil, the pic doesnt go snowy it sort of freezes and you can get them funny little squares when the signal is not too good.

Hi Miss OxyDon, that's what I was trying to say, maybe I didn't word it clearly, sorry for any confusion. I think the little blocks are referred to as pixellation.

Phil.

We've had a picture with our status but we do put it on full boost.

Nora

No problem with our status and even listed as a non-coverage area!

Don't listen to the technical stuff too much, just give it a try.

Depends how close to the transmitter you are - preferably in sight of the mast. The only coverage map I can find is not very encouraging - if you are inside one of the blue circles you should at least get Cbeebies!

click here for map:

http://www.bized.co.uk/current/argument/arg16-4.htm