A Cheap Indoor Aerial That Actually Works

[@BobSmith-kw2kh]

Thanks for the video Russell, Love the terrier chillin at the back with his mate!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@bainzylad]

learned a lot from that, cheers mate.. bought one too. Fingers crossed!

[@RussellPlatten]

Fingers crossed Liam. :-)

[@willumwhitmore9419]

Thanks for this Russell - great info

[@RussellPlatten]

You're welcome Willum. :-)

[@aarushvala9420]

Amazing explanation mate. Quite appreciated and your video helped me alot mate.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it helped! :-)

[@mfbabyyyyyy]

Just seen this video and bought it .thanks alot man

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video and information, RUSSELL PLATTEN

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@carlgibson5269]

Cheers matey spot on detailing 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad to help Carl! :-)

[@northeast7412]

We have a transmitter less than 3 miles away, and. And can’t get a signal regardless of what aerial we use, has been this way since they turned off the analogue signal which we always got a perfect picture. Think the biggest problem is we are in the middle of a town with lots of large old granite properties, one of the biggest reasons haven’t had a licence for past 10 plus years, can’t get a signal no point paying for a licence.

[@RussellPlatten]

Sorry to hear that! :-)

[@samwise14sp]

Thank you SO much..I had no idea HOW to set up the indoor aerial..or which ONE to buy. Your brilliant video helps so much..THANKU..will follow your directions and let you know how it goes..THANKS again X

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help Sonya! :-)

[@seanland]

Freeview HD lg tv

[@wallawombat3320]

Good man, the Google map trick is brilliant.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@nathanhope2687]

Excellent video thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Nathan! :-)

[@65royton]

Thank you this video was great told us all we needed to know in plain language,just ordered mine.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful! :-)

[@sinbad892]

Spot on my friend best signal so far ATB Mac

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@joannapocock6055]

Can I please say.....I am over the moon I have just bought this aerial "TV Aerial Newest,Freeview Indoor TV Aerial,50 Miles Digital TV Aerial 0.5mm Ultra Thin HDTV DVB-T2 Aerial with 12 FT Long Cable" from amazon as yours was no longer available.I have just tried it and thought it was not going to work but if you wait a few seconds when you change channels it works like a dream I cannot tell you how happy I am. I don't need to pay for an on-the-roof aerial for nearly £300 in a rental that is only temporary whilst we look for another home to buy. I did what you said about the digital coverage checker. Thank you

[@RussellPlatten]

I am glad that it all worked out Joanna! :-)

[@riathari]

just bought this one too

[@RussellPlatten]

@@riathari :-)

[@joannapocock6055]

@@riathari You will be very pleased, just look at the houses around you to see which way the aerials are facing then stick yours on the window in that direction and hey preso great picture and loads of channels

[@riathari]

@@joannapocock6055 it works great, all I needed it for was the euros on itv and BBC hd 👌

[@mikeyspice250]

im in the UK and plugged it in today and by the window it detected 106-109 channels via being plugged into tv standard aerial socket, but when i looked there was no extra channels ??????? set to Air not cable

[@RussellPlatten]

Not sure what is happening there. :-)

[@halamkajohn]

im not going to ask which way to point the antenna. no reception. cant get both am/fm and digital.

[@faithchubi3482]

How did you scan channels without remote control?

[@RussellPlatten]

I did use a remote control! :-)

[@difficultkunt4050]

The White Jack Russell stole the show..😊

[@peterrose5746]

What make was the antenna?

[@RussellPlatten]

It is not available anymore Peter. There is a link to a similar product in the video description. I would imagine similar looking products would be ok. :-)

[@brenh01]

Do I need to have BT or Sky, or can I just do this with a plain TV

[@RussellPlatten]

It is just a normal aerial Brendan, plugs into the socket on the back of any TV. :-)

[@tomroots2468]

bought something simler hope it works :)

[@MonaichFother]

I think the Freeview signal has been boosted since the demise of analogue so I wonder when you tried the other aerials. That new one might work just now, depending on the atmospheric conditions, time will tell if it works 24/7. But Russel your a practical chap, surely you could have threw up an external aerial, I found a snazzy outsize aerial online for £40 that the neighbors think it something to do with the Ministry of Defence? :D

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL, yes I did think about an external aerial, but I am getting lazy in my old age Paul. I went for the easier option. Mind you I am all for keeping the neighbours guessing with new tech stuff! Have you thought about knocking a video up for your set up?

[@MonaichFother]

Here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5yxY55njKmLqJY

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL, that was quick. I am glad I never had to fit that myself! :-)

[@FLxAD]

I just ordered, tomorrow is coming, let's find out...hope it works mate, thank you...i found this video late but i hope it gonna work

[@RussellPlatten]

If you are in range of a transmitter with a good signal and can place the aerial in a window that is in "line of sight" with the transmitter it should work. :-)

[@FLxAD]

@@RussellPlatten hope so, again thank you and i'll let you know tomorrow! Take care

[@RussellPlatten]

@@FLxAD Fingers crossed! :-)

[@Daarulqura]

what is ? NO CI Module

[@5997andy]

Great mate

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@joannapocock6055]

I have tried to find a digital coverage checker and can't find one

[@RussellPlatten]

Are you in the UK Joanna?

[@joannapocock6055]

@@RussellPlatten yes i am in cardiff wales

[@RussellPlatten]

@@joannapocock6055 Unfortunately Joanna the website I mention in the video is not available anymore. Use this site: www.freeview.co.uk/corporate/detailed-transmitter-information It gives the details you need including the bearing. One thing I forgot to mention in the video is that the transmitter bearing should be checked through the window. A brick wall will block the signal. So check the bearing from where your window is on Google Earth when you look down at your house. If the bearing line goes through the window towards the transmitter it should be fine. :-)

[@joannapocock6055]

@@RussellPlatten Thank you so much you have been so helpful and for that reason, I am going to subscribe to your channel.

[@6GSF]

mine doesnt work at all nothing so back to sainsburys i think im in a dip and the mast is too difficult

[@RussellPlatten]

You definitely need a reasonable signal for it to work and have no brick walls blocking it. :-)

[@devonkcox-hoosier2321]

Do you have cable?

[@RussellPlatten]

Not in the room I use the aerial in. :-)

[@ashmoore3709]

Hey Russell thanks for the brilliant video man 😊 this is exactly what I've been looking for! Quick question, do i need to buy a separate remote for accessing the freeview channels? (probably a stupid question I know 😄)

[@RussellPlatten]

No your remote will be fine Ash. Modern TV's are set up for Freeview. Just make sure that the aerial is in 'line of sight' of a suitable transmitter with a good signal and then tune in the TV. The aerial will receive a signal through a window, but probably not through a wall. :-)

[@ashmoore3709]

@@RussellPlatten perfect! Thanks very much Russell 😊👍 have a brilliant week!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@07cliver]

The Amazon link you e provided doesn’t work.

[@RussellPlatten]

Sorry Clive, they do not stock it anymore. I would just pick a similar aerial. :-)

[@geoffjoffy]

I bought one and I couldn't get anything on that one you recommeded.,

[@RussellPlatten]

Sorry to hear that Geoff. Did you use the digitaluk site to check whether you should get a good signal?

[@geoffjoffy]

@@RussellPlatten Think I'm too far from the transmitter

[@tonyharman8767]

Listed as what mate couldnt hear what you said ???

[@RussellPlatten]

Victsing Tony. It is not sold on Amazon anymore, but there are similar aerials available. :-)

[@tonyharman8767]

@@RussellPlatten thankyou russell i shall have a look 👍

[@everyhustlehelps]

I brought the same one not a bad aerial for the money tbh

[@RussellPlatten]

Mine is still connected to the TV! :-)

[@mdc2752]

If I use an indoor aerial in my room when cars go by all trains my picture gets cut off

[@RussellPlatten]

Sounds like the aerial needs to be higher. :-)

[@Pennyburn1688]

I find if I stand on one leg with an oven glove on my head and hum " my old man's a dustman" the reception is perfect. Removing the oven glove however interferes with Sky Sports Main Event and GB News. Please do not try different gloves because they will not fit over your head 😜.

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL - There's always a work around David! :-)

[@Pennyburn1688]

@@RussellPlatten Always willing to share best practice Russ 😜. I once tried a colander on my head, but it brought me out in tiny spots all over me bonse.

[@RussellPlatten]

@@Pennyburn1688 I actually tried a chainsaw on mine and it brought me an ambulance and thirteen stitches! :-)

[@johncassinelli8437]

Got told get all the sky sports channels got far the football play offs is this true ?

[@RussellPlatten]

You can only get the freeview channels John. :-)

[@johncassinelli8437]

@@RussellPlatten there has been false advertising for this then eeerrrrr

[@RussellPlatten]

@@johncassinelli8437 It is basically a TV aerial John so will allow you to watch terrestrial TV - Freeview. :-)

[@olly2120]

So many naff, fake affiliate reviews of this thing. Imagine being a grown man and this being your only skill to acquire a living 😂

[@firstnamelastname9616]

I have this aerial . it is shite.

[@RussellPlatten]

It needs a decent signal in line of sight to work effectively. It will not work through a wall. :-)

[@kingspeed9556]

India

[@kingspeed9556]

Is not working

[@RussellPlatten]

Did you check to see if there is good reception where you are?

[@stequality]

It works! Not !

[@RussellPlatten]

Mine is still going strong. Did you use the website and Google Earth to find a transmitter and make sure it was in line of sight? :-)

[@stequality]

@@RussellPlatten it was in sight . Still got nothing. We borrowed it to try it out. Won't be purchasing one . Was for upstairs TV . But oh well lol

[@RussellPlatten]

@@stequality If it did not work. You may be in an area where reception is affected by local features such as hills or valleys blocking the signal. :-)

[@peternufc1981]

Shit aerial don't work for me

[@RussellPlatten]

Did you check where your best transmitters are Peter? The aerial needs to be placed in line of sight through a window. The signal will not get through a wall. :-)