TV reception for aerial
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Hi there,
I would like to know the quality of TV reception for aerial over from Bukit Timah area to Upper Bukit Timah (MINDEF) area or a few km radius over that region.
Am planning to switch to aerial by Draco STB to catch HD5(currenty using co-axial cable)
Sorry for cross posting.But IT Tech like no one go look leh
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Hi there,
I am currently living in Kovan region and have just purchased the Draco STB for my living room.
I do not have a cable point, and thus I have to use my rooftop antenna.
HDTV, Digital Signals will be able to be received as long as there is a signal VS analog whereby a clear image will only be present if there is a strong signal.
With regards to your area, the broadcast station is at bukit batok so there shouldnt be a problem in receiving programmes.
I live quite a distance from Bukit Batok and I am already receiving a 95% signal most of the time.
Also note that you will not be able to use the coaxial cable which is connected to your cable point (if u are living in a HDB). You have to either connect the STB to your rooftop antenna or the digital indoor antenna provided.
Hope this resolves your question! -
Yes i know that u have to either use the rootop antenna or the digital indoor antenna(as the HD channel are broadcast over-the-air),the latter which i am going to rely fully on as my house(condo) only utilise coaxial 100% for TV broadcast.Originally posted by jeez88:Hi there,
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Also note that you will not be able to use the coaxial cable which is connected to your cable point (if u are living in a HDB). You have to either connect the STB to your rooftop antenna or the digital indoor antenna provided.
Hope this resolves your question!
Relying on the internal indoor antenna,i want to know if the quality is crystal clear like coaxial.
Maybe u can help me by disconnecting ur rooftop antenna point and switching to ur internal's? -
Hi again,
Clarity is not compromised as long as there is a signal received from a digital STB.
Therefore, whether you are using the outdoor antenna or indoor antenna, both broadcasts will be clear.
The provision of a indoor antenna is for the facilitation of households which do not have an outdoor antenna. -
Thanks for the clarification.Originally posted by jeez88:Hi again,
Clarity is not compromised as long as there is a signal received from a digital STB.
Therefore, whether you are using the outdoor antenna or indoor antenna, both broadcasts will be clear.
The provision of a indoor antenna is for the facilitation of households which do not have an outdoor antenna.
Currently is there good HD shows that are broadcasted during the later day(afternoon-night).On average how many shows are in the respective timeslot? -
Currently, shows which are in full HD format include CSI and lifeline.
HD5 is actually a simulcast of channel 5 with all their programmes enhanced so that viewers would be able to enjoy near HD quality.
Difference is noticeable in comparsion between HD 5 and Digital Channel 5.
You will also be able to view other channels such as channelnewsasia, TV Mobile, Channel 8 in digital format.
A set top box is a worthwhile investment as Mediacorp studios would be converting their terrestial signals to HD ones progressively in the next 2 years.
In my opinion - although a STB is slightly costly but affordable in this day, do get one and enjoy the clarity of HD 5 (if you mainly watch english programmes). Furthermore - the STB is a novelty now and will be a common item in the future. Getting it and allowing your guests to enjoy that extra eye candy is definitely worth it; with the gushes of compliments that is! -
Hi guys and jeez.Just bought my Draco STB + ANT from someone selling his brand new unopened set.
Here's a mini review by me.
ANT 100 satellite comes with it.A small photoframe like object,also around 4X6 or so.
HD5 is clear and uncluttering with good placement of the ANT,u need to place the ant near windows.However to view the other digital channel ie Digital 8,u need to have really good placement of the ANT.I found that when i place the ant somewhere near the window HD5 was ok and uncluttered.However other channels will start to lag.I ended up putting the ANT at the window,propped by the grill.
I agree on the agreement on HD5 being better than 5.However Digital 8 and 5 and CNA was noticability of poorer quality than my coaxial analogue.
Also,a little audio glitch.When u connect the optical cable to the STB for surround sound,it will work but the regular audio transmitted by the HDMI cable was not unmuted.I had to put the volume of the STB to 0%
Also,another glitch is that even though the STB is on standby,the audio signal in the connected optical cable remains and my subwoofer did not auto standby and remained on instead.I had to manually power off the sub -
The Suria and Kids Central/Arts Central signals can also not be found