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"Freeview"

Has anyone got this that can tell me what it's like and whether it's worth it? Also can I just get a second hand one from for example Ebay and use that?

Oh hold on, maybe im reading it wrong on the website.

"Most UK homes are in a FREEVIEW coverage area. Use our postcode checker to see whether your postcode can receive FREEVIEW. If you are in coverage you should be able to receive FREEVIEW with your existing rooftop or loft aerial, provided they are in good condition."

So does that mean that if my postcode is in coverage my aerial can receive freeview channels without having to buy a box? Or does it mean I cannot get Freeview at all?

Why would living in an area where Freeview is supported mean that you don't need a decoder box? That's just stupid.

All it tells you is whether you'll need to upgrade your aerial or not.

Freeview is cheap and once you've installed it, it's well ... free

It is worth it as you do get a lot of extra channels. It came with my t.v

Here's a list of highlights to get you in the mood (sorry, no scented candles)

5 - A unique channel, great if (like me) you can't receive it normally)
ITV 2 - Good for repeats of stuff you missed from ITV 1
ITV 3 - Good films
BBC 3 - The Comedy Channel basically
BBC 4 - Historical stuff
*Assorted Shopping Channels*
CBBC Channel - Kids tv
CBeebies - For the Little 'uns
*Assorted News Channels*
The Hits - Some good music, if a little too uber chart dross
TMF - Some good documentaries on Lifestyles and Good Music
FTN - Good programmes
Sky Travel - Fantastic, good programmes. Bit seedy post watershed mind
Televison X - Guess. Only abvailable if you subscribe
Yoo Play Games - Average. Only if you're extremely bored

And with the top-up packs you can get E4 and Sky 1

So yeah, tis good

Lard Funkelstein wrote:
> Televison X - Guess. Only abvailable if you subscribe

Damn.

However, ten minute freeview on the hour from 11 (p.m) till about 2 (a.m)

Ow yer.

Go to http://www.dtg.org.uk/retailer/coverage.html and type your postcode in there. You'll likely discover you can receive some but not all freeview channels. I believe you get your signal from Sudbury (same as me, i'm in Colchester), and the ITV channels are very weak so that fact is likely causing the freeview site to say unavailable.

Ah, thats the site. I couldn't find it anywhere.

I can get every channel back at home thanks to old Crystal Palace, but I don't get much up here.

I'm gonna get a box though, then crack it and get the free porn.

Memorandum! wrote:
> All it tells you is whether you'll need to upgrade your aerial or
> not.

Exactly how do they know what type of aerial you have? We had the standard one, but reception was crap, so we bought a beast of an aerial and fitted it ourselves. Whereas my grandad, who lives in the same city, a short distance from our house, uses his standard aerial and it's fine. It's all down to luck in the end (and geographical location).

Im confused, what does Crystal Palace mean? I have Sky downstairs in my house so surely I can receive all of the Freeview channels?

Anyway, if I can receive the channels what else do I need? Do I need a certain wire to get a signal or can I just use a normal Aerial?