Thread: Terrestrial channels via VM cable?
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Old 04-01-2012, 19:31   #16
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Re: Terrestrial channels via VM cable?
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Originally Posted by Felim_Doyle View Post
I'd imagine that the majority of TVs in use, by a huge margin, still have analogue tuners and I doubt that John wants the terrestrial channels for his 2012 model, 50-inch, flat panel, HD, 3D TV that he uses as his third set.
Probably not, but you did mention the Pace box and I just wanted to emphasise that this is not the way forward with a modern set, as I have seen posts from people expecting digital output from the RF socket.


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Originally Posted by Felim_Doyle View Post
Er, yeah, as one would expect which is why I asked "Is anyone in an area where they can receive DVB-T (Freeview) on a set-top aerial?" just to get an idea of how rare or common it is.
I do. I use an amplified set-top aerial on a window sill to receive Freeview in one bedroom. It is clear line of sight to the Hemel Hempstead relay 2 miles away, and I get 70 - 80% signal strength on all muxes
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