HDTV talk - antenna and reception issues [consolidated]

[jtdcjtdc]

^ wah this is wicked setup. cockroach like.

 

[hdcs]

I am about to move into a resale flat in Tampines (near the town hub) in about a month.
Any Tampines residents able to receive good reception so far with an antenna?
I recently bought this antenna from challenger.
Daiyo EU 1704
Found that I cannot receive most channels unless i move the antenna 1-2 metres away from the TV and closer to the window.
FYI, I stay on the 2nd floor and my TV is almost 5 metres away from the window.
Any expert advice to improve reception, please?

DIY one. This works! Use a longer co-axial cable since it's 5m away from window.
The black device in the yellow circle is the balun transformer.

 

[freezerz]

I have the same question. I'm thinking of doing the following. Any idea if it will work.

Basically all the rooms are wired with concealed antenna wires and connection points, which is plugged into the TVs to receive analog signal. And all this point converge at 1 central point before connecting to the antenna outside the flat which is the input of the analog signal.

I propose disconnecting this outside input. Then I connect the DVB2 antenna to thing convergence point. In this case, won't all the rooms receive the digital signal provided by this DVB2 antenna? I'm hoping that this works, because then (a) don't need to purchase multiple antennas for all TVs, (b) don't have unsightly indoor antennas everywhere.

This is of course provided all the TVs have either built-in digital tuner or existing STB.

Experts can comment if this will work?

 

[the_dog]

Staying in the north-east in a landed estate, and it is in the green zone according to the roadmap for implementation. Any idea why I am getting absolutely zero signal indoors ? I tried moving the antenna to the window and around the room and its still the same. Not a single sign of any channel.

I am using this USB powered antenna from Qoo10, and my Panasonic TV has a digital tuner.

 

[Henry Ng]

Staying in the north-east in a landed estate, and it is in the green zone according to the roadmap for implementation. Any idea why I am getting absolutely zero signal indoors ? I tried moving the antenna to the window and around the room and its still the same. Not a single sign of any channel.

I am using this USB powered antenna from Qoo10, and my Panasonic TV has a digital tuner.

Landed house should have installed rooftop antenna so you can try it. First or Second storey of course can not use such antenna. At least must get Funke combo 5.1 or use a rooftop antenna.

 

[Henry Ng]

Staying in the north-east in a landed estate, and it is in the green zone according to the roadmap for implementation. Any idea why I am getting absolutely zero signal indoors ? I tried moving the antenna to the window and around the room and its still the same. Not a single sign of any channel.

I am using this USB powered antenna from Qoo10, and my Panasonic TV has a digital tuner.

Landed house should have installed rooftop antenna so you can try it. First storey of course can not use such antenna. At least must get Funke combo 5.1 or use a rooftop antenna.

 

[the_dog]

My house has always been using cable TV so there is no antenna on the roof.

I am just curious to know whether normal DVBT2 signals are so weak that a scan cannot even find a single channel from my room on the second floor. When I scan for analogue channels using the same antenna I get plenty, but of course picture quality is not good.

 

[hdcs]

My house has always been using cable TV so there is no antenna on the roof.

I am just curious to know whether normal DVBT2 signals are so weak that a scan cannot even find a single channel from my room on the second floor. When I scan for analogue channels using the same antenna I get plenty, but of course picture quality is not good.

try manual search for ch 29, 31 & 33

iif landed houses need roof top antenna, then those hdb ground floor units will also be affected.

 

[Henry Ng]

My house has always been using cable TV so there is no antenna on the roof.

I am just curious to know whether normal DVBT2 signals are so weak that a scan cannot even find a single channel from my room on the second floor. When I scan for analogue channels using the same antenna I get plenty, but of course picture quality is not good.

May be can call Mediacorp to make noice. I remember paying SH some money to install the cable Tv points.

 

[Henry Ng]

try manual search for ch 29, 31 & 33

iif landed houses need roof top antenna, then those hdb ground floor units will also be affected.

Never stay in hdb so never know about it. My house also can only watch sg channels if near the window. In side the house no channel at all.

 

[sunsetbay]

I have the same question. I'm thinking of doing the following. Any idea if it will work.

Basically all the rooms are wired with concealed antenna wires and connection points, which is plugged into the TVs to receive analog signal. And all this point converge at 1 central point before connecting to the antenna outside the flat which is the input of the analog signal.

I propose disconnecting this outside input. Then I connect the DVB2 antenna to thing convergence point. In this case, won't all the rooms receive the digital signal provided by this DVB2 antenna? I'm hoping that this works, because then (a) don't need to purchase multiple antennas for all TVs, (b) don't have unsightly indoor antennas everywhere.

This is of course provided all the TVs have either built-in digital tuner or existing STB.

Experts can comment if this will work?

highly workable as long there's gd signal at your corridor~

 

[Henry Ng]

highly workable as long there's gd signal at your corridor~

Unless signal at the antenna location is very good, like near a window and need a power point near the antenna location. If antenna not located near a window and low floor it is unlikely to work. Do not forget that 4-5 Tvs are sharing this source. Image will be not so clear and not so sharp. Of course no harm trying out.

 

[freezerz]

Sounds logical right? Ok, let me find a free weekend to try out this project then feedback here.

 

[Henry Ng]

Sounds logical right? Ok, let me find a free weekend to try out this project then feedback here.

You can try it out and let us know.

 

[freezerz]

I have the same question. I'm thinking of doing the following. Any idea if it will work.

Basically all the rooms are wired with concealed antenna wires and connection points, which is plugged into the TVs to receive analog signal. And all this point converge at 1 central point before connecting to the antenna outside the flat which is the input of the analog signal.

I propose disconnecting this outside input. Then I connect the DVB2 antenna to thing convergence point. In this case, won't all the rooms receive the digital signal provided by this DVB2 antenna? I'm hoping that this works, because then (a) don't need to purchase multiple antennas for all TVs, (b) don't have unsightly indoor antennas everywhere.

This is of course provided all the TVs have either built-in digital tuner or existing STB.

Experts can comment if this will work?

Ok guys, its been 2 months since I have the idea and finally got the time to get this done.

Did this in the DB where the the antenna input came from outside the flat and split to all the rooms. Open the box, disconnect the input cable. Then connect the digital antenna to the input port like the above photo.

Above is a closeup of the new connection.

Everything is done! At all the TVs, I still use the normal antenna cables from the wall to the TV. Just go into settings to switch to Digital signal and rescan for the HD digital channels. I am able to get digital HD signal in all the TVs in all the rooms. All my TVs have digital tuner built in. But I suppose it will work with set-top boxes.

With this setup I'm able to get 100% on Quality and between 60%-70% on signal strength. Guess is due to the placement of the antenna. But even with these figures, no problem watching all the channels. Will continue monitoring and update if there's problem.

I see there are 2 benefits with this setup:
1) No need to buy extra antennas for each TV, thus cost savings
2) Aesthetically pleasing, since no need to put any external antenna in each room near windows or TV

And lastly guess which digital antenna did I use?

Spoiler

A cheap pigtail one free from a friend

Just want to share my experience. Any thoughts? Happy tweaking!

 

[Yap_18]

Another option, instead of buying dvbt2 set top box , buy a dvbc set top box and connect to exisiting starhub tv outlet will do. Dont need antenna

 

[meena65]

No digital channel detected

Hi,

I am in dakota crescent
We have digital tv. May i know when we gg to get digital channel?
Or we need to buy extra antenna?
In online , is stated as indoor reception ready.
But i am not able to get any digital channel when tv scans for analog+ digital channel.
Ihave connected to the wall mount RF for starhub last time installed. Btw i am not subscribing to starhub now.

 

[jtjt00]

Hi,

I am in dakota crescent
We have digital tv. May i know when we gg to get digital channel?
Or we need to buy extra antenna?
In online , is stated as indoor reception ready.
But i am not able to get any digital channel when tv scans for analog+ digital channel.
Ihave connected to the wall mount RF for starhub last time installed. Btw i am not subscribing to starhub now.

Starhub cable point is not carrying the free to air HD channels from MediaCorp. So you need to buy a UHF antenna to receive the DVB-T2 signals.

Passive antenna:
http://www.funke.nl/64_887_Home__2_0.aspx

Active antenna:
http://funke.nl/64_891_Combo_5_1.aspx

 

[meena65]

what is the purpose of active and passive antenna?
which is better?

 

[jtjt00]

what is the purpose of active and passive antenna?
which is better?

Active antenna use USB power to amplify the signal, which passive lacks. It is all depending on your location to the transmitting point.

Funke 2.0 Home: $39
Funke 5.1 Combo: $59