Matt Beard wrote:

Lobster wrote:

Need a new TV aerial; I note Screwfix sell different models for 'strong'
and 'weak' signal areas. AFAIK we're in a fairly OK area, but my
question is, is there any disadvantage in fitting the 'weak signal' type
if it might not be necessary? Otherwise it's clearly not worth even
considering paying two quid less for the 'strong' variety?

David


Aerials for weak areas have greater gain, this means that you get more
signal, but you also get more noise.

Not true.

Antenna gain is noiseless. You only get noise when you introduce
amplification using electronics.

I will be happy to be proved wrong though :-)

Dave