Antennas???

Provided it does Digital television, it is.

Might want to check about the number of elements on the antenaa, something Matt might be able to answer.

In my area it is actually different. The digital signal is transmitted on a different frequency range, so the spacing etc of the elements is different. It is otherwise totally normal though. One thing you probably want is RG6 quad sheilded cable and F connector (screw on) ends for a better quality connection.

Some signal amps (boosters) will actually filter out the digital signal too, so certainly ask the digitial question.

I think what Adrian is more suggesting is to make sure it's a 'combo' antenna. There is a slight difference in the way an antenna is constructed if designed for optimum analogue reception, vs the construction of one designed for optimum digital - it's in the number(s) of short and long elements and in their spacing(s), but I don't think there's much difference in it. If you get a good 'combo' it is designed to cover the biggest amount of overlap of the optimums of both signal types.

Basically, if you're in an area that noramlly has at least OK reception, a good combo antenna (I went for a fairly big one when I installed my own in my new house - a Hills OMX-400 Plus) should do the job nicely. Get some sort of assurance from your installer re it's ability to pick up digital as well as analogue, and whether or not you're considered to be in a 'fringe' area and the antenna will be good enough for your area, etc.

For $295, including a power booster (pretty good idea if you plan on splitting the signal path a few times (multiple TV points) - usually installed as close to the antenna as possible so it boosts the cleanest signal possible), installed, that's a pretty good price.

The installer should absolutely be using RG6 Quad Shield for all runs - it would be criminal these days to run anything less.

Slightly related to this...

My builder don't do TV point, telephone point or Antenna. They recommended a communication company (called Beeman something) to do the TV point, I called them and was told they only do TV point ($80 each), telephone point ($380 for initial Telstra underground connection, $80 per telephone point after that), and data network connections ($80 each port). They don't do Antenna either. I have to find another company to do the Antenna, why they like to make our life so difficult ?

Question is:
1) Can any one please recommend a few good companies/contractors in Sydney that can supply and install Antenna?
2) Those prices for TV point, telephone points, network point mentioned above, does that sound reasonable? If not, please kindly recommend a few good ones in Sydney.

Thanks in advance!

Cheers
Allan
http://building-our-first-house.blogspot.com/

Isn't it antennae

Sorry, guess there's always one!



Ash.

We are getting two outlets, but only plan on setting the other one up when we have little ones and they want to watch cartoons

I am fairly happy with the price. Meh, I'm lazy as well, and its easier for them to organise it than for me