Aerial Dilemma

[DarkShadow]

I just phoned 5 different aerial installers and each one has given me different advice and some have gone far as suggesting that some installers are giving me some BS!

Here's the scenario . . We have a pre-existing aerial which is hooked up to our 1st TV [CRT] in the first living room.

We've now got a new HD LCD TV (Tosh 37WLt66) and wanting to get a secondary connection for this TV in our second living room.

Here's a summary of how the convo's went:

#1 - We should get a second aerial because . . [something . . yada yada]

#2 - A splitter will be fine, #1 is BS'in you and knows nothing. No loss of signal

#3 - You need a digital aerial and then a splitter. A booster on analogue will possibly make your signal worse.

#4 - We do all of south yorkshire, we know what we're on about, booster is fine

#5 - I recommend that you get a better aeriel to ensure that you don't lose any signal.

Now me, I'm pretty much confused as the prices are ranging from £40 - £150 as quotes from each one.

Now wanting to avoid getting a second and digital aerial due there not being much of a need and pushing the budget. What do you guys recommend? Is there for replacement aerial whilst we are recieving good signals via our current aerial?

Thanks

 

[Slinwagh]

We have got one 52 element digital aerial and a splitter/amp box in the loft with 3 feeds coming off it.

We are in a crap area for signal quality but with this kit Channel 5 is passable.

I paid £190 last month for all the kit, cables and fitting.

Not sure if that helps but it may!

 

[Tesla]

Do you know what condition and the age of your existing aerial and coax cable?

If none of the people you phoned asked that question then they are all BS'ing. There are a LOT of cowboys in this trade.