What Type of Aerial Do I Need?

1. What Type of Aerial Do I Need? Mainly two types of aerials are used, historically it was analogue however today, the majority of households have digital aerials fitted from aLocal Aerial Installer in Chesham thus, to receive the maximum benefits. Horizontally or Vertically Aligned Aerial Aerial antennas are directive. It simply means they receive more signals or transmit more signals in one set direction, more than the other. To receive optimal performance, orientation or alignment is a crucial part of the installation process. If it’s not aligned correctly and is pointing in the opposite direction, then there will be poor signal performance. Television Aerials Essentially, there are three main factors to consider when looking to buy television aerials- polarity, group, and location. Polarity It’s not as difficult to understand this term as it sounds. Television services are broadcast either horizontally polarized or vertically polarized. Your aerial should be mounted flat (horizontal), or on its side (vertical) depending on the transmitter it is pointing towards and the polarity of the services broadcast. Aerial Group To help boost reception, an aerial can be manufactured to receive a specific range of frequencies. This is called grouped aerials. Some transmitters use frequencies different from those that have been used for many years. This can mean that some households may have a grouped antenna that isn’t suitable or is less effective, for the frequencies now being used. Choosing to get a wide band aerial installed that covers all frequency ranges will be the right solution. It is quite challenging to identify which group aerial you have or even if it's a wide band. You may need to seek help from a professional Aerial Installer in Chesham.

2. Location The ideal location for an aerial is at the height of 10 meters, mounted outside without anything between the aerial and the transmitter. An external aerial at 10m. is the best decision you will make. If your location has good coverage, you can use a loft or indoor aerial. With indoor aerials, you’ll notice that some of the signal strength will always be lost. Many new properties have foil-backed insulation in roofs and walls which usually blocks television and radio signals. Indoor Indoor portable aerials tend to be available in two varieties such as mini replicas of external aerials and wire loops. The looped aerial will not be a good choice as it performs the worst and doesn’t even give you a good reception. If you’re looking to receive highly effective Aerial Installation in Chesham, look no further than Chiltern Aerials. For more details or queries, kindly visit us athttps://chilternaerials.co.uk/or call our team on 01296392837.