TV aerial alignment meter

[RickH]

Occasionally getting breakup on some channels, so I intend putting in a newer aerial.
Obviously makes sense to align it optimally.

I see many ‘bands’ of alignment meters, that all look like made in same factory …these are digital supply with 4 strength led’s
( eg Proception at ToolStation is sold as SLX 27867R/S at Screwfix, or a a view at Amazon)

https://www.screwfix.com/p/slx-27867r-s-digital-aerial-signal-finder/58244?

Alternatively there is analogue meter sold under several names. via the likes of Amazon …
Under band names such as Fasizi or Beufee

Amazon.co.uk

Either of these types better ?

I know there are likely to be Professional pieces of kit, but this is one-off for domestic install.

 

[Wayners]

I just used the compass on phone or you could use the compass feature on Google maps.
Point a 50 dB aerial in the direction of transmitter.
Free view TV will have a signal strength meter built in already.
What's that reading with your current setup?
Good quality cable with no joins.
That's it.
You can look online for your area signal strength and if your in a poor area. Also which transmitter to use.

If you are in a poor signal area consider internet TV or satellite. Don't bother with boosters and giant TV aerials. Just not worth the effort

 

[mattylad]

Rather than drag the TV up onto the roof, get someone downstairs with a phone talking you through how the signal level is on the TV

 

[RickH]

On TV it shows strength at 66%. Quality 97%

 

[pete01]

Just point the new ariel roughly the same way as all the neighbours, not very technical I know but it's worked for me in the past.

 

[ETAF]

Kilvey Hill (Swansea, Wales) Full Freeview transmitter

Freeview HD transmitter: Kilvey Hill, Multiplexes: 7, Height: 243.7m/m, Power: 2kW/kW, Channels: 22/23/25/26/28/29/30, Polarity: Vertical

ukfree.tv

it appears , there are some spots on jersey marine which is NOT green

You can put postcode here and get a prediction for freeview

Get to see your Freeview predictions map

Get to see your Freeview predictions map

ukfree.tv

otherwise I just look at the transmitters around , google maps and a compass and have setup a couple of Aerials - USING the TV Quality and Strength meter for channels on each of the MUX

Kilvey Hill (Swansea, Wales) Full Freeview transmitter

Freeview HD transmitter: Kilvey Hill, Multiplexes: 7, Height: 243.7m/m, Power: 2kW/kW, Channels: 22/23/25/26/28/29/30, Polarity: Vertical

ukfree.tv

You can what channels are broadcast on which MUX and so you can look across all the MUX to check Quality & Strength