HDTV talk - antenna and reception issues [consolidated]

[gregory_choo]

can i combine 2 powered antenna to a single tv?

yes, but you need a rf combiner.

 

[Zitrone]

you have to test it yourself.

I am using those $2 dvb-t antenna, and I can receive all channels.

How does your $2 dvb-t antenna look like?

 

[gregory_choo]

How does your $2 dvb-t antenna look like?

$1-$2

$5-$10

$5-$10

free
https://blog.gtwang.org/diy/diy-digital-tv-antenna/

 

[LoneTraveller]

My mum is using old tv. Those cheap set up box and antenna from qoo can work?

I think the most important thing is the antenna. Try to get those powered antenna like daiyo brand (50 bucks and above range) from ntuc to ensure clear reception even when raining.

Other factors for clear reception to be looked at is proximity of antenna to windows, height of your flat and signal level in your area.

 

[LoneTraveller]

Hi all, I bought a digital TV antenna from Qoo10 months ago.

Last month, Channel 8 and Suria started getting intermittent distortion along with muted sound, like once every 20 second. The other channels are unaffected.

I have plugged out and plugged in the antenna, and changed its location but its no help. The other channels so far are unaffected.

Is this a TV problem, an antenna problem, or is it external?

Thank you.

Try to get a good branded powered antenna from ntuc eg. Daiyo and give it a try by putting it near a window. Power antenna really works in case like yours as experienced by me.

 

[r0_ger]

Any gd antenna to recommend? Free &$100 from gov to buy from courts, BD or HN

 

[cscs3]

Any gd antenna to recommend? Free &$100 from gov to buy from courts, BD or HN

Search Qoo10, Lazada or Taobao. You should be able to find some non active type (no amplifier) in less then $10 or those active one in less then $20.

 

[r0_ger]

Search Qoo10, Lazada or Taobao. You should be able to find some non active type (no amplifier) in less then $10 or those active one in less then $20.

I got $100 to spend on anteena with Courts, HN or BD... Hope to get some recommendations.

 

[petetherock]

Any gd antenna to recommend? Free &$100 from gov to buy from courts, BD or HN

I bought the amazon "leaf" type antenna with an extra USB power. Works well.
If you have issues, it won't be the antenna, it will be the location..

 

[newbie23]

Where to get A/B Antenna Switch?

Finally found them with the help of my best friend...Google "A/B Antenna Switch"

It has an operating frequency of 5 ~ 1000MHz which is suitable. But the insertion loss is unknown. If adaptor such as F to IEC is needed, there will be more losses.


Disclaimer: I have not used the products listed. Try at you own risk.

Is eBay the only place to get the A/B Switch? I've tried Best Denki, Challenger and Courts. All don't sell this item. Maybe Sim Lim Tower? Can anyone please advise? TIA.

 

[newbie23]

I need the A/B Switch (Antenna/Cable Switch) to view both analog and digital channels. But it's not available in many many stores I hunted. Even many wu jin hardware shops I've tried asking.

Really hard to find... Any ideas guys?

eBay is last resort. I prefer to buy locally.

 

[super365]

I need the A/B Switch (Antenna/Cable Switch) to view both analog and digital channels. But it's not available in many many stores I hunted. Even many wu jin hardware shops I've tried asking.

Really hard to find... Any ideas guys?

eBay is last resort. I prefer to buy locally.

Just curious why need to switch to analog? In 2019 no more analog signal, your a/b switch become useless. I think money better buy more antennas to test and get better digital signal.

 

[newbie23]

Just curious why need to switch to analog? In 2019 no more analog signal, your a/b switch become useless. I think money better buy more antennas to test and get better digital signal.

Yes, I know 1st Jan 2019 is the end of analogue transmission. But I wanted to watch Hub Sports Arena via cable connection to SCV wall outlet. Just for this one free channel offered by Starhub via analog transmission. All other mediaCorp channels will be on digital T2.

This is why I need the switch. And it's the only solution as suggested by mrsun18.

forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/85208232-post1890.html

Sorry. I can't post urls. Haha. New member. Please copy and paste above url. I gotta remove the http in order to post.

 

[gregory_choo]

Yes, I know 1st Jan 2019 is the end of analogue transmission. But I wanted to watch Hub Sports Arena via cable connection to SCV wall outlet. Just for this one free channel offered by Starhub via analog transmission. All other mediaCorp channels will be on digital T2.

This is why I need the switch. And it's the only solution as suggested by mrsun18.

forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/85208232-post1890.html

Sorry. I can't post urls. Haha. New member. Please copy and paste above url. I gotta remove the http in order to post.

starhub will turn off all analog channels too.

 

[newbie23]

starhub will turn off all analog channels too.

No. Hub Sports Arena is a Starhub channel. And Starhub ain't ending their analogue transmission.

The 2019 cease of analogue transmission applies to Mediacorp channels only.

 

[joyleaf83]

my tv cant even connect to the antennae. I bought 2 diff types and both cant work although my tv can be detected using digital and analog.

 

[r0_ger]

starhub will turn off all analog channels too.

Huh? They are not transmitting analogue signal leh. Their subscribers are already receiving the digital tv channels for free from the set top box.

 

[gregory_choo]

Huh? They are not transmitting analogue signal leh. Their subscribers are already receiving the digital tv channels for free from the set top box.

They are doing it now to serve the non-subscribers.

 

[gregory_choo]

No. Hub Sports Arena is a Starhub channel. And Starhub ain't ending their analogue transmission.

The 2019 cease of analogue transmission applies to Mediacorp channels only.

at the moment hub sports arena can be received by starhub set top box, so it is using dvb-c digital transmission.

 

[albertlee]

at the moment hub sports arena can be received by starhub set top box, so it is using dvb-c digital transmission.

Nope, this channel is still available in analogue transmission.