As TV Aerial installers in Lancaster we still plenty of households now receiving the new digital signal via their analogue aerial. There were millions now unable to get all of the channels being broadcast. Why was this? Well it is hard to say for every instance.
Signal Strength has an impact
Alternatively, for homes in areas where the signal strength was good such as Lancaster, having an analogue aerial didn’t make that much of a difference. It could be said that you could receive a signal via a wire coat hanger, but we don't recommend this. Either way, in these areas an old analogue aerial would work with Freeview. So long as both signal strength and quality was good.
Signal Quality is also important
Many households with the old analogue aerials that seemed to get most of the channels sometimes would never get the HD channels. This was only rectified by installing a decent wideband or full band antenna that is designed to receive the digital signal.
New Aerials are designed for Filtering out Interference
New Wide or Full band aerials designed for the digital signal have filters installed exactly for that reason. Also, the digital signal is less likely to be effected by WI-FI.
Conclusion
Although an old analogue TV aerial can work with the Freeview signal, it will depend on multiple elements. For trouble free viewing It is always best to get the proper equipment installed. For additional reading on the subject click here
Digitec Aerials
19 Wolseley Street
Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3PH
01524 489188