"Paul the D" wrote in message
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I have a TV aerial which is feeding one TV, with a very good picture,
in one room. I want to use the same aerial to supply an extra tv/tv
point.

What does the NG recommend with regards to mains powered/indoors
amplifiers/splitters.

How is the best way to run the cable?

Many thanks

Paul the D


If you've got a really strong signal, you can simply use a splitter to feed
the signal to 2 sets without additional amplification.

If this doesn't work satisfactorily, you need an amplifier with one (or two)
inputs and at least two outputs. Wickes had used to sell some good ones -
made (I think) by Labgear.

If you have a VCR with the first set, and wish to have the option of playing
this back through either set, connect the downlead from the aerial to the
VCR input. Connect the VCR output to the amplifier input. Connect one
amplifier output to the first set, and another to the second set.

If your amplifier has multiple outputs (mine has 6) you can cable it up to
various points (bedrooms etc.) where you *might* want to operate a TV at
some future time.

If your amplifier has two inputs, the second one is for VHF (FM) radio. If
you connect an FM aerial to this, you can also distribute FM radio
throughout the house. You can connect either a TV or a radio to each
amplifier output - or both with a suitable splitter.

HTH,
Roger