Indoor TV Aerials used to be seen as a bit of a joke, struggling to pick up the old analogue broadcasts, and needing to be readjusted each time you changed channels. With the more recent innovative designs and materials, indoor aerials are now very effective. Here’s our guide to getting the best TV Aerials Llandudno for you.
What type of indoor tv aerial should I get?
There are 4 main styles of indoor TV aerials for you to choose from. The one which is best for you will depend on where you are in correlation to the transmitter, and how you want to place your aerial inside your home.
Log periodic Aerials
These are similar to your standard rooftop aerial, with their components attached in a fan-like structure. This style is good for picking up weak signals from long distances away. They must be positioned with care and pointed towards the transmitter’s location.
Monopole Aerials
These use a single pole shaped antenna that will be attached to a round base for easy attachment to a metal frame or even a radiator using magnetism. These aerials are usually omni-directional, meaning they’ll pick up a signal from any direction, so you don’t need to worry too much about the position – but you might have to figure out if they need to sit vertically or horizontally.
Loop Aerials
This style sits on top of the TV, with its receiving components wound into a circle or rectangle shape. These are omni-directional, but are not very good at picking up weaker signals.
Flat-Panel Aerials
These aerials receiving components are folded into a slimline, light panel which can be held up by a stand or attached to a wall or window frame. These are also omnidirectional so won’t need to be aligned. If you take care when positioning flat-panel aerials you will get the best result.
Do I need a signal amplifier?
If you are a significant distance from the transmitter, or there are lots of obstructions like mountains and forests in your area, an amplifier can help you pick up channels you might have missed out on. They also help you to get a clear picture that is free of glitches.
However, if there is something which is causing a signal interference nearby, the amplifier could pick up on this too, and potentially amplify it even more. The boosted signal you receive may not be any better than before, and could even be worse.
