Outdoor Antenna in Bettystown(bbc,utv, ch4)

amcell

I moved into an existing property with Antenna that owner says received UTV, BBC1, BBC2 etc.)

I plugged his coax into my tv and can't tune in the stations. I also tried my video tuner and dvd recorder tuner and could stillnot pick them up.

I couldn't even receive decent rte1, rte2, tv3 and tg4 with it.

Is there something with TV or some device Ineed to buy?

Cheers
amcell

amcell@hotmail.com :rolleyes:

You need a working amp and a plugged in power supply unit on that aerial.
Best get a local dealer to look at it for you.

amcell

thought the previous owner would've mentioned the need. Bit strange. Will check with dealer. Thanks

amcell

Had a chat with Previous Owner and looks like he took the amp with him. Nostalgia maybe?

Thanks again.

Amcell :rolleyes:

amcell

will the following amplifier below suit most aerials or do you think i need to check actual aerial on roof for type etc?

Also Is this all I need or do i need a diplexing outlet??? as well

Cheers

Amcell

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6x12dB Aerial Distribution Amplifier

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The A260L is an ultra-wide band FM/UHF distribution amplifier for small domestic systems. It features high gain, exceptional output capability and separate FM/UHF aerial input sockets. These inputs are combined and distributed to all 6 outputs. Where any of these outlets are intended for a TV and radio, it is recommended that you use a diplexing outlet. The amplifier also features an automatic line-power facility which will deliver 12Vdc to the UHF input when it detects the presence of a masthead amplifier.
· Two filtered inputs: UHF suitable for analogue and digital terrestial TV VHF suitable for FM and digital radio (DAB)
· Automatic line-power for masthead amplifiers
· Professional ‘F’ connectors throughout
Specification:
VHF UHF
Freq. range (MHz) 45-230 470-860
Gain splits(dB) 10 12
Noise (dB) 4 4
Isolation split-split(dB) 27 26
Max. output (dBµV) 86 88
impedance ( Ohms) 75 75
Mains supply 230Vac ±10% 50Hz
Line power 12Vdc 30mA negative earth

Should do assuming that there is a mast head amp on the aerial
and a combiner of sorts.
Do you have 2 aerials one for Irish and the other for UK?

SPAWKER

amcell if you go into Drogheda and go to Wesco in the donore road industrial estate,ask them for a 12v power unit.It will set you back no more than E20.They are open till 1pm tomorrow.

amcell

Thanks guys, I was just about to fork out €65 in maplins.

Also got a masthead amplifier to try only to discover it had no power supply.
Returned that one.

The original owner had a Mercury Telecraft Amplifier which i now know powers both input and output. The indoor booster I had looked identical to the telecraft one but was only for boosting cable signal.

Cheers

Amcell

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Amcell

Unless the previous owner climbed up on the roof and took down the masthead amp,which I doubt,all you should need is a power supply unit.
As mentioned previously,try "Wesco`s" in Drogheda.