buntysammy Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 HelloOK, here is the issue...I have a Virgin line coming into the flat, apparently. I do not want to go with Virgin, I want to buy a Freeview box. Can I use the line already coming in to the flat to connect the Freeview box to the TV? I am so confused! It does not seem to be a standard TV ariel!Can anyone help! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19077-digital-box-advice-needed-by-techno-phobe-local/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 nope you can't - I've been in the same situation for my last two movesquite annoying when you think you have an aeriel slot and find out you don't Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19077-digital-box-advice-needed-by-techno-phobe-local/#findComment-466599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buntysammy Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 noooooo! so i have to go with virgin?? or can i not get an aerial into the property? it cannot be that hard, surely? Does virgin now have a basic freeview box? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19077-digital-box-advice-needed-by-techno-phobe-local/#findComment-467061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 You need to get an aerial installed!There is no free Virgin service (unless you can get some sort of dodgy box online). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19077-digital-box-advice-needed-by-techno-phobe-local/#findComment-467066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Ask a neighbour that does not have Virgin - there may be a communal aerial that is available. It might even be behind the cable point - they might have just reused the same socket.(And no, Virgin don't do any freeview stuff) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19077-digital-box-advice-needed-by-techno-phobe-local/#findComment-467070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianr Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 In some locations, and probably more so the higher you are, you can get away with using an indoor set-top type aerial. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19077-digital-box-advice-needed-by-techno-phobe-local/#findComment-467158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 ianr Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> In some locations, and probably more so the higher> you are, you can get away with using an indoor> set-top type aerial.Agreed - a set-top aerial will suffice as long as it is near a window and as far away from electrical interference as poss. (use an extension to acheive this if necessary); and if you're not on a bus route and have no moped/scooters frequently whizzing by your place it should be cushty. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19077-digital-box-advice-needed-by-techno-phobe-local/#findComment-467202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Some of the newer set-top ariels are pretty good. Back in the day I spent a few bob on many a rubbish oneBut if you plan to be there for at least a couple of years I would have an aeriel installed properlyORDepending on your viewing habits, you might have a PS3 or an xbox 360with PS3 you can use the BBC/ITV/C4 players over broadband, and xbox lets you stream new films and watch sky (if you have access to a sky login account)all without an aerial Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19077-digital-box-advice-needed-by-techno-phobe-local/#findComment-467353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Jeremy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> You need to get an aerial installed!> > There is no free Virgin service (unless you can> get some sort of dodgy box online).If you get Virgin telephone and broadband they throw in TV service for free. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19077-digital-box-advice-needed-by-techno-phobe-local/#findComment-467363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 WE just use a freestanding aerial with our freeviews, and they're fine about 95% of the time. The other 5% I have to hold it whilst standing in a weird position while missus mockers tortures me with the repeat edition of Eastenders. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19077-digital-box-advice-needed-by-techno-phobe-local/#findComment-467366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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