I need a new TV aerial as the one we have is piece of crap that was here when we moved in.
The aerial is the standard "exterior" type but is actually mounted in the loft, as its replacement will be.
When looking for a replacement, what do I need to look for? The reception round here is only average so I need something decent but there seems to be so many different models I don't know what essentials to look for.
The most basic thing will surely be the number of elements, yes? Is this just a case of getting as many as I can (i.e. a really long aerial) or is this pointless past a certain number? On top of this some are advertised as "high" or "extra" gain and sometimes have a totally different design, with additional bits of metal at 45 degrees to the plane of the main horizontal elements.
I'm not spending a fortune but I don't mind spending a bit more to get something decent. If anyone can offer some advice I'd be grateful.
The aerial is the standard "exterior" type but is actually mounted in the loft, as its replacement will be.
When looking for a replacement, what do I need to look for? The reception round here is only average so I need something decent but there seems to be so many different models I don't know what essentials to look for.
The most basic thing will surely be the number of elements, yes? Is this just a case of getting as many as I can (i.e. a really long aerial) or is this pointless past a certain number? On top of this some are advertised as "high" or "extra" gain and sometimes have a totally different design, with additional bits of metal at 45 degrees to the plane of the main horizontal elements.
I'm not spending a fortune but I don't mind spending a bit more to get something decent. If anyone can offer some advice I'd be grateful.