I thought freeview was going to be easy

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

No signal.

I've got an old aerial in the attic.

Freeview is going to cost me another £100 to upgrade my aerial to have a wider "Band".

Gutted.

FAQ for Freeview

FAQ for Freeview

Q 1.
Does the CAI install aerials?
Q 2.
Is the CAI responsible for digital signal levels, and when will the signal level be increased?
Q 3.
Can I receive digital TV from my aerial where I live, do I live within the digital TV coverage area?
Q 4.
Do you advise or give assistance via the telephone with the setting up of Freeview boxes etc,.
Q 5.
I have freeview, but the reception from the outside aerial is poor, are you the company that changes the aerial?
Q 6.
Am I likely to need a new aerial?
Q 7.
If I find I might need a new aerial, what do I then do?
Q 8.
Where can I find a CAI installing member for my area?
Q 9.
I’ve been told I’m in the coverage area for Freeview but having installed my Freeview box a number of channels are missing and others are breaking up what can I do to cure this?
Q 10.
Can I use an indoor set-top aerial with my Freeview receiver?
Q 11.
Having accepted that I need to upgrade my aerial to receive Freeview how much is this likely to cost?
Q 12.
As there appears to be a number of aerials for digital TV on sale in catalogues and DIY stores, is upgrading my aerial a job I can do myself?
Q 13.
I have just checked my postcode to see if I can get freeview in my area and was told no. Could you tell me when it will be available in my area?
Q 14.
Can I connect my Freeview box to an existing Satellite Dish on my house or do I need to connect it to an aerial?
Q 15.
I have just checked to see if I can use a Freeview system, but have been informed that I need an aerial upgrade. However, I live in a block of flats and share a communal aerial. Can you please advise?
Q 16.
I know I need a new aerial and I am thinking of having a CAI Digital Benchmarked Aerial fitted although I will not be getting a digital TV/Tuner for a while yet. Can I get reception for the analogue channels as normal with a Digital Benchmarked Aerial?
Q 17.
Please could you advise me on how I can check to see if my current aerial will work with Freeview or do I need to replace it?
Q 18.
I have just purchased a Freeveiw box, do I need a rooftop aerial or can it be run through cable?
Q 19.
What does the CAI installing member offer the consumer?

Link - http://www.cai.org.uk/asp/faq.asp#Q6