Freeview aerial comparison

[DIYspanner]

Which is likely to provide a better signal output for a given transmitted Freeview signal?

The Raptor log-periodic OR this tri boom.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Which is likely to provide a better signal output for a given transmitted Freeview signal?

The Raptor log-periodic OR this tri boom.

Reading the data, this tri boom.

 

[DIYspanner]

I was considering running a cable for an upstairs TV but a signal splitter, even just two way, reduces the signal out to 50% of that from the aerial.

Considering the price of decent signal amplifiers, may as well get a 2nd aerial so each TV has its own signal. Stacked vertically, I believe 2ft spacing between the two for horizontal polarization.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

I was considering running a cable for an upstairs TV but a signal splitter, even just two way, reduces the signal out to 50% of that from the aerial.

No, worse than that..

Considering the price of decent signal amplifiers, may as well get a 2nd aerial so each TV has its own signal. Stacked vertically, I believe 2ft spacing between the two for horizontal polarization.

Twice as many antennas, means twice as much chance of one failing, apart from looking uglier. Next door obviously has four outlets, because they have four TV antenna on the roof. I have the option of up to 8 outlets, from my distribution amp, but only 5 are in use, all fed from the one antenna.

 

[endecotp]

a signal splitter, even just two way, reduces the signal out to 50% of that from the aerial.

Unless you have very low signal strength where you are, it will be fine.

The RF input circuitry just amplifies the signal to the level it needs.