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    • BBC & ITV Freesat can provide a digital signal to those who cannot receive Freeview, with the installation of ua satellite dish and receiver box or Freesat built into a tv (IDTV). It includes over 140 digital tv & radio stations, the number of which is increasing all the time.
      The advantage of BBC & ITV Freesat is that no viewing card is needed to access channels (this is required with Sky’s Freesat system); the only payment you make is for installation – after that your viewing is completely free!
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Digital Aerials

Apache Aerials only use approved digital aerials and cable (CAI Benchmarked) to provide you with the best possible signal for your reception area.

We guarantee every aerial we install is
aligned with a digital signal strength meter, (signal strength is recorded on your invoice at time of installation)
installed using galvanised (rust-free) brackets attached to masonry only with 100mm long thunderbolts.
installed using the correct size of bracket and steel pole to provide stability. Instability leads to movement and therefore loss of picture quality.
the correct size for the signal reception of your area, we never use a smaller aerial with an expensive to buy amplifier with continuing running costs!

 

 

 
 

 

Tv Aerials

Integrated Reception Systems

Satellite Dishes

Satellite Receivers

Mast's Brackets and lashing kits

Amplifiers

Wall mounted sockets

Plasma/LCD TV Brackets

 

Above is just a few of our products available, please call Apache Aerials free today for a quote.

 

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Aerial fitting and sky installations
   

 

 

Magic Eye for SKY Digital


Watch and control digital satellite from any TV.
The tvLINK system is the easy way to distribute high quality digital pictures plus normal off air channels around the house, and control the digital satellite receiver from the any other room.
TvLINK uses the tvLINK function built within the Sky digital receiver to control the digital receiver from a different room
The tvLINK eye sits on top of the TV in your bedroom or other remote viewing point.
It sends the remote control signals from the bedroom to the Sky digital receiver in the living room via the same coaxial cable that is delivering the Sky pictures to the television.

prices from: £65.00 fitted

Sky Multiroom

With home distribution our engineers are experts at making it possible for you to have several TV points in your house to receive Analogue and Digital TV, or add a link facility giving you the ability to transfer your Sky system to anywhere around your home.

 

Prices from: £65.00 fitted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Switch over Are you ready?
   

When will I switch to digital?

The digital switchover has already started and ends around 2012. The dates for switchover of each region are as follows:

  • Border has already switched.
  • West Country starts in April 2009 and finishes in September 2009.
  • Granada switches in 2009.
  • Wales starts in August 2009 and finishes in 2010.
  • STV North switches in 2010.
  • STV Central switches between 2010 and 2011.
  • West switches between 2010 and 2011.
  • Channel Islands switch in 2010.
  • Central, Yorkshire and Anglia switch in 2011.
  • Meridian switches between 2011 and 2012.
  • London switches in 2012.
  • Tyne Tees and Ulster switch in 2012.

Testing your Aerial

You can test your current aerial through analogue Teletext. This test is designed to check if your current aerial will need to be replaced or upgraded to receive digital TV through your aerial after the switchover.

The test pattern is broadcast on Teletext page 284 on BBC1, BBC2, ITV1, Channel 4 and S4C. You should carry out the test on all channels and under different weather conditions (fog, rain, fine dry weather, etc) to achieve a more accurate and objective result. If there are more than 4 squares missing (randomly spaced – complete lines missing are fine) then your aerial needs checked or replaced. Ideally, the screen should display a full grid of vertical/horizontal white boxes.

If you need to upgrade your current aerial we recommend the best for your area this will ensure the best possible reception.

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Switchover is a two-stage process. If you have, or are planning to get Freeview, BT Vision or Top Up TV, you will need to re-tune your digital box or TV:

  • At each of the two stages of switchover
  • If you find you have lost any TV channels

Re-tuning regularly is good practice. This ensures that you keep your equipment up to date, and that you have all of the latest channels. If you are not sure how to re-tune, follow the guide below. It is a good idea to practice re-tuning before switchover, so you know how to re-tune on the day. Satellite and cable television does not need to be re-tuned.

 

These instructions are a guide only – each product works slightly differently. Your instruction manual will explain the process for your particular product. If you don't have a copy of the user manual to hand please follow the following generic guide. Make sure you do a full re-tune following the guide below. Some product menus have 'add channels' or 'auto search' functions which may not restore all channels.

  • Switch on your Freeview TV or box. Press 'menu' on your remote control.
  • From the 'menu' options on screen, select the 'set up' or 'installation' menu.
  • Select 'first time installation' option (sometimes called 'factory reset', 'full retune' or 'default settings'. Some digital boxes will ask you for a code. If you haven't already changed it this is usually either 0000 or 1234.
  • Press 'OK' if your equipment asks if you want to delete all your channels - don’t worry, this is normal. Channels will be automatically installed. This may take a few minutes, and your equipment may shut down and restart.

 

 

Hints and tips

  • After re-tuning, you may have to reset any favourite lists and picture settings.
  • If you re-tune a digital TV recorder, previously recorded programmes will be kept, but you should re-set future recordings (including 'series links') or you may lose them.

 

   
   

Aerial fitting - sky installations - Free view installations - Multi rooms

Apache aerials will install aerials in the following areas:

 

Allerton and Hunts Cross, Anfield, Belle Vale, Central, Childwall, Church, Clubmoor, County, Cressington, Croxteth, Everton, Fazakerley, Greenbank, Kensington, Kirkdale, Knotty Ash, Mossley Hill, Norris Green, Old Swan, Picton, Princes Park, Rainford, Riverside, Speke Garston, St Helens,St Michaels, Tuebrook & Stoneycroft, Warbreck, Wavertree, West Derby, Woolton.

 

If your town is not listed please call as we cover preston up to Blackpool.

 

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