HDTV talk - antenna and reception issues [consolidated]

[N]

@N:

Balun can get from Sim Lim Tower or Sim Lim Square:

thanks. i was hoping for a link to avoid almost 2 hours journey. i'm perfectly ok to wait 2 weeks from HK.
thank you very much for the link to read, being the not so clever person, may i also ask, is this balun the specification 300-75ohms. as sold here.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=tv+antenna+transformer

 

[zoneguard]

@N:

the linked post got a photo if you click on the photo word.

Most TVs sold here use TV aerial plug instead of F connector.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_aerial_plug. But the balun is supposed to do the following as explained in the DIY link:

The input is 300 ohms balanced and the output is 75 ohms unbalanced,

 

[rabbit1]

Hey! Is anyone able to receive Malaysia digital channel currently? I live very very near JB and not a single Malaysian digital channel found. Only analogue ..

 

[Kiwi8]

This is my recently revised antenna. The only difference is that I used a bigger plank to cover the entire length of the ends, otherwise they might get bent upon being disturbed, such as cleaning.

Can buy this plank at Daiso, $2.

 

[freezerz]

Cool antenna, 1 question though. What this that connector in the middle that connects all the wires together? Where to get it and how much?

 

[Kiwi8]

Cool antenna, 1 question though. What this that connector in the middle that connects all the wires together? Where to get it and how much?

Balun transformer. Last time I bought at $1 each. Now probably is $1.50 to $2. Can buy at sim lim tower, or sim Lim square uf technology level 3.

 

[juuzbe]

new Antenna

Am using this new antenna just bought, receiving very good.

 

[Illusionist_85]

This is my recently revised antenna. The only difference is that I used a bigger plank to cover the entire length of the ends, otherwise they might get bent upon being disturbed, such as cleaning.

Can buy this plank at Daiso, $2.

Any type of metal can be use for the spooks? My living room TV is just the opposite of the window sia, dunno can receive the signal or not

Sent from Sony Z4 using GAGT

 

[Morugana]

i am using the passive antenna by akira $20

works fine signal strength and quality above 90%

but channel newsasia will delay occasionally.

 

[unlimited_max]

i am using the passive antenna by akira $20

works fine signal strength and quality above 90%

but channel newsasia will delay occasionally.

Hi, may i know where u bought it from? Thanks!

 

[chuppachop]

Saw this selling at Big Box Jurong East yesterday. Courts also has new models from Funke.

 

[socrates]

Sorry for the ignorance here but I am planning to get a Samsung Ku6000 smart TV for my new place.

To get the free to air digital channels am i right that I need to get a active or passive antenna like the one from akira or funke sold at courts or NTUC? My new place has a starhub point, can I just connect to it from the TV to get the digital channels? According to the specs this TV has a DVB-T2C tuner.

Appreciate any advice for the best solution and tips.

Thanks.

 

[albertlee]

Sorry for the ignorance here but I am planning to get a Samsung Ku6000 smart TV for my new place.

To get the free to air digital channels am i right that I need to get a active or passive antenna like the one from akira or funke sold at courts or NTUC? My new place has a starhub point, can I just connect to it from the TV to get the digital channels? According to the specs this TV has a DVB-T2C tuner.

Appreciate any advice for the best solution and tips.

Thanks.

If the TV really come with DVB-C tuner then just connect to SH SCV port and select the correct source on TV. Whether there is a need to purchase any antenna, be it passive or active, can be decided later.

 

[socrates]

Can DVB-T2C perform the same function as a DVB-C tuner? thanks

 

[albertlee]

Can DVB-T2C perform the same function as a DVB-C tuner? thanks

There is no DVB-T2C tuner, it either DVB-T2 or DVB-C. Most Digital TV (DTV) would have the former whilst there DTV model which have both tuners but cost more.

 

[socrates]

So can an antenna like this one work?

http://list.qoo10.sg/item/DIGITAL-A...C-BASE-FREE-NORMAL/428970605#customerTabWrap1

Thanks for your advice.

 

[albertlee]

So can an antenna like this one work?

http://list.qoo10.sg/item/DIGITAL-A...C-BASE-FREE-NORMAL/428970605#customerTabWrap1

Thanks for your advice.

Yes, in fact I'm using this on my STB. Hmm, 10 buck seem kind of expensive given that most sellers bundle this for additional $1-2 only.

As stated before, most external passive antenna would work as long as there is good signal coverage in your area.

If I were you and getting that TV model you mentioned, I would try out the DVB-C tuner first. Can always email the manufacturer to verify if it indeed have both tuners.

 

[rerear]

Anyone knows where to purchase F-type coaxial cable, around 70cm to 1m long?

Sim Lim Square or Tower will have? For using with TV DVB-T2 antenna.

 

[hdcs]

DIY DVB-T2 antenna. It works!

Anyone knows does this work in Singapore? Its less than 3$ from ebay, and a few dollars for the co axial.
I refer to the DIY on yYouTube.

i guess iI'm not very clever, could the person who posted the pic kindly post a link to buy your balun for your antenna with feelers

Just buy a balun transformer and enough length of coaxial cable. The 2 strands of wire can be replaced by insulated one of about 20cm each. Strip about 1cm at one end and screw it to the balun will do.

You may also make the paper binder antenna, check up youtube.

 

[zoneguard]

Just buy a balun transformer and enough length of coaxial cable. The 2 strands of wire can be replaced by insulated one of about 20cm each. Strip about 1cm at one end and screw it to the balun will do.

You may also make the paper binder antenna, check up youtube.

My post summarizes the DIY antennas I have tried with links.