2006-12-27 23:30:40 · 12 answers · asked by derbyandrew 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
In short......you dont. You may get a perfectly good analogue reception on the ariel you have but digital may be very different. You can of course check digital coverage in your area before buying a box - but this will not tell you if your ariel is good enough. I would say the best bet is either to borrow a digi box first from a friend and check, or you could always buy one from Argos (16 Day moneyback guarantee) that way if it doesn't work all you have lost is the cost of the the trip to Argos and back.
2006-12-27 23:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will not unless you try it.
According to them my postcode it will not work it does.
My loft ariel worked ok but did by one that stood on top of tv cost £10 from Curry's called One For All it is black does not have those arial anteni things just small and round works perfect all channels. Just remember to keep tuning it in as the first few times it takes a while do not give up it will work.
2006-12-28 01:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by momof3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you've set it all up and turn the freeview box on it should say no signal available or if yre antenna is over 5 years old probably best to get a new one to enjoy all the benifits of freeview
2006-12-27 23:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by ROB F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can borrow a set from a friend to try it.
My roof aerial is old and not the right bandwidth to pick up freeview.
2006-12-27 23:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your ariel is ok now then I dont think there sould be a problem, Ive moved house and changed boxes and never had a problem :-)
2006-12-27 23:33:27 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your supplier of freeview should be able to check by postcode if coverage adequate in your area
2006-12-27 23:33:54 · answer #6 · answered by deepee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't until you actually try it out & then a lot of retailers will not accept it back for a refund. Try borrowing one off a friend to test your reception first.
2006-12-27 23:36:14 · answer #7 · answered by DAVE 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Chance it,if you need a new aerial they are only £20.
2006-12-27 23:39:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when u switch on ur tv, and it doesnt work , u kno u need a new ariel
2006-12-27 23:33:16 · answer #9 · answered by la de da 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋