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The Yagi18K is the correct aerial for K group transmitters in poor signal areas.

The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)

These aerials are particularly strongly constructed.

Yagi18K aerial

The Log 36 (Log40 mk2) is the correct aerial for those in medium signal areas for any transmitter.

The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w clamp for poles up to 2”)

Yagi18A aerial

The Yagi18A is the correct aerial for A group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.

The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.

These aerials are particularly strongly constructed.

(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)

Yagi18B aerial

The Yagi18B is the correct aerial for B group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.

The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)

These aerials are particularly strongly constructed.

Yagi18C/D aerial

The Yagi18C/D (or the DY14WB) is the correct aerial for C/D group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.

The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)

These aerials are particularly strongly constructed.

Yagi18E aerial

The Yagi18E (or the DY14WB) is the correct aerial for E group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.

The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)

These aerials are particularly strongly constructed.

The XB16A is the correct aerial for A group transmitters for sites in the poorest signal areas.

The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle & tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)


See Aerial Reports for the XB16A

The XB16B is the correct aerial for B group transmitters for sites in the poorest signal areas.

The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle & tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)


See Aerial Reports for the XB16B

The XB16K is the correct aerial for K group transmitters for sites in the poorest signal areas.

The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle & tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)


See Aerial Reports for the XB16K

XB16E aerial

The XB16E is the correct aerial for C/D group or E group transmitters for sites in the poorest signal areas.

The dimensions and the relative test performance of the antenna (C/D group or E group) can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle & tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)


See Aerial Reports for the XB16E

The Half Wave FM dipole works very well on FM, and pretty well on DAB as well !     See FM/DAB aerial tests (c/w rotating clamp for the aerial`s 1" boom, fits poles up to 2").

The Folded FM dipole aerial gives very good results on FM (see FM/DAB test results). Its main advantage is its strength, it is a good choice for exposed locations (c/w rotating clamp for the aerial`s 1" boom, fits poles up to 2").

The DAB dipole aerial gives very good results on DAB, see FM/DAB test results.

(c/w clamp to fit poles up to 2.0 inches)


See Aerial Reports for the DAB dipole.

The 3 element DAB gives excellent (directional) results on DAB, see FM/DAB test results.

(c/w clamp to fit poles up to 2.0 inches)

Note, if there is such a thing as a “universal aerial” (which there isn`t, but bear with me) this is it. In most cases you can`t go far wrong with a Log 36, especially if you need a wideband aerial. It is particularly suitable for Digital (i.e. Freeview transmissions) and is relatively short which is preferable for loft installations. If you`re still short of gain then try adding a variable gain (capable of being turned down to a low level) mast head amp. Also see DY14WB.

The Wall Kit consists of everything needed to fit an aerial (on a wall, obviously ! ) :


Log 36 aerial, if there is such a thing as a “universal aerial”

(there isn`t, but bear with me....)  then this is it.


6 foot cranked pole which is the most versatile mast as it can not only “crank” around an obstruction but also be cut down to  a 3, 4 or 5ft crank, or a 3ft straight, if required.  

Note this pole is 1.25” x 16G (not the thinner 18G).

A straight pole is a no cost option, please phone for this.


9” x 9” wall bracket as with all our brackets it is welded and hot dipped galvanised.  The total stand off with the 6ft cranked pole is 19” (approx). See “Thick N` Thin”.


2 x 1.5” V bolts c/w washers


4 x Screws, Wall Plugs and Washers


Insulation Tape (33m) (to tape the cable to the pole, not to waterproof an outside joint ! )


20m Of Quality Cable (black), the average downlead is about 15m, but we supply 20m, just to be on the safe side !

The cable and/or clips can be changed to brown or white, please phone for this.


Box 100 clips (black)


Hole Cover (brown)


Hole Tidy (semi opaque)


Co-Ax Plug (brass) (c/w instructions)


Eye screw c/w plug


The Chimney Kit consists of everything needed to fit an aerial (on a chimney, obviously ! ) :


Log 36 aerial, if there is such a thing as a

“universal aerial” (there isn`t, but bear with me....)  

then this is it.


6 foot cranked pole which is the most versatile mast as it can not only “crank” around an obstruction but also be cut down to a 3, 4 or 5ft crank, or a 3ft straight, if required. 1.25” x 16 gauge.

A straight pole is a no cost option, please phone.


8” Mitre Chimney Bracket, as with all our brackets it is welded and hot dipped galvanised. The total stand off with the 6ft cranked pole is 17” (approx).


Lashing Kit (c/w instructions)


Insulation Tape (33m) (to tape the cable to the pole)


20m Of Quality Cable (black), the average downlead is about 15m, but we supply 20m, just to be on the safe side !


Box 100 clips (black)

The cable and/or clips can be changed to brown or white, please phone for this.


Hole Cover (brown)


Hole Tidy (semi opaque)


Co-Ax Plug (brass) (c/w instructions)


Eye screw c/w plug

8 inch mitre chimney bracket

TV Aerial “Kits”


For those unsure exactly what they want / need we have put together two “Kits” which we feel will be appropriate for the great majority of installs. The Log36 aerial is suitable for all transmitters in areas of good, medium or medium/poor signal strength. If your signal is unsatisfactory after fitting this antenna we would advise the fitting of a variable gain mast head amp which will work well with a Log 36. I must say that unless you`re sure you`re in a poor signal area, I`d just order the kit because it`ll probably work fine without the amp. You`re only risking a bit of P & P (for the M/H amp re-order) anyway !


If you want to fit an aerial in the loft you can just buy the aerial, the loft kit, the cable and CoAx plug separately.


The contents of the kit can also be used as a reminder of what

is needed if you are making up an individual order.


If you wish to fit a different aerial, the wall mounting kit is available without the antenna.

The components in the kit would be as above (excluding the aerial, obviously).


If you wish to fit a different aerial, the chimney mounting kit is available without the antenna.

The components in the kit would be as above (excluding the aerial, obviously).


The cable is just as important as the antenna, and the downlead

should be changed as a matter of course if any work is undertaken

on the aerial, unless you are sure it is sound and of good quality.

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The XB22WB is the correct aerial for wideband transmitters for sites in the poorest signal areas.

The dimensions and the test performance can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle & tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)


See Aerial Reports for the XB22WB

The DY14WB is the correct aerial for wideband transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.

It is also an alternative aerial for C/D group and E group transmitters.

The dimensions and the relative test performance of the antenna (Wideband, C/D group or E group) can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle & tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)


See Aerial Reports for the DY14WB

DM Log Periodic Aerial

DM18 Aerial

Log36 (Log40 Mk2) Aerial

Grid Aerial

Yagi18 Aerials A  B  C/D  K  E

XB10 Aerials A  B  K

DY14WB Aerial

XB16 Aerials A  B  K  E

XB22 Aerial


FM & DAB Aerials

Aerial Kit (wall mount)

Aerial Kit (chimney mount)

Mounting Kit (wall)

Mounting Kit (chimney)


Caravan Aerial Kit

An E group aerial is a “semi wideband”, its response is optimised for the middle / top of the band, at a cost of some gain down at the bottom, see Gain Curves.

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Pre-terminated 5m lash kit c/w washers

The 3 element FM gives excellent (directional) results on FM, see FM/DAB test results.

(c/w clamp to fit poles up to 2.0 inches)

FM & DAB aerial dimensions


The FM half wave and folded dipoles

are both 59” (1.5m) high, or 59” wide if horizontally polarised !


The 3 element FM is 59” (1.5m) wide

by 34” (86cm) long.


The 6 element FM is 59” (1.5m) wide

by 82” (208cm) long.


The DAB dipole is 26” (65cm) high.


The DAB 3 element is 35” (89cm) high by 22" (55cm) long.


The DAB 5 element is 35” (89cm) high by 49" (122cm) long.



(Also see wiring up an FM dipole)

DY14WB aerial DY14WB aerial

This is the antenna I`d go for if you are unsure of the transmitter you will use, but you are sure you need a “high gain” aerial.  But most people don`t need a high gain aerial !  See Log40.

The DY14 is a good choice for someone needing to fit a high gain wideband aerial in the loft because it`s only 5 ft long, which is pretty compact for an aerial with this amount of gain.


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XB22WB aerial

For loft mounted installs we would normally recommend the XB10A due to its smaller size.


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For loft mounted installs we would normally recommend the XB10B due to its smaller size.


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XB10A aerial XB10B aerial

The XB10A is an alternative aerial to the Yagi18A for A group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.

We would normally recommend the Yagi18A for external installs and the XB10A for loft installs.  

The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)

The XB10B is an alternative aerial to the Yagi18B for B group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.

We would normally recommend the Yagi18B for external installs and the XB10B for loft installs.  

The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)

If you need a high gain aerial to fit in a loft we`d normally

advise the use of a DY14WB due to its smaller size.

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XB10K aerial

The XB10K is an alternative aerial to the Yagi18K for K group transmitters for sites in poor signal areas.

It is particularly suitable for loft installs by virtue of its relatively small size for the gain of the aerial.  

The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables.

(c/w cradle and tilting clamp for poles up to 2”)

For loft mounted installs we would normally recommend the XB10K

due to its smaller size and slightly higher gain.


Note that the TV frequency band after switchover only goes up to CH60, so this aerial will effectively be a post DSO wideband because its gain curve goes past CH60 !


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See Aerial reports for the Yagi 18A

See Aerial Reports for the Yagi 18B

See Aerial Reports for the Yagi 18C/D


See Aerial Reports for the Yagi 18K


See Aerial Reports for the Yagi 18E


See Aerial Reports for the XB10A


See Aerial Reports for the XB10B

See Aerial Reports for the XB10K

See Aerial Reports for the DM Log.



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See Aerial Reports for the Log36.

DM Log Periodic aerial Log40 Log Periodic aerial

See ATV`s Choice of FM/DAB aerials.

Shorter (2ft 6in long) version of the DM Log (see above), but with 1 to 2dB less gain. Recommended for those in strong signal areas and/or those needing the smallest possible aerial.

Note, our version of this aerial comes with the same H/D tilting clamp as the DM Log.


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There is a possibility of 2 or 3 more MUXES being transmitted between CHs 31 and 37, and, in poor signal areas, some of these may not be available off a C/D group aerial. A Yagi18E is more suitable for these transmissions (if they ever start).  Also see "covering all eventualities"

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A 6 element FM aerial (not shown) gives the most gain of all, but it is just over 2 metres long !

(c/w clamp to fit poles up to 2.0 inches)

The DM Log periodic is the correct aerial for those in strong to medium signal areas for any transmitter.

This is also the aerial we recommend for caravans and boats. The dimensions and test performance of the antenna can be found on the relevant tables. Aerial comes with a 6" trailing lead (terminated in an F connector then an F coupler) and a weatherproof shroud. c/w tilting clamp for poles up to 2” (we recommend all Log Periodics are slightly tilted up at the front end).

XB16B aerial XB16K aerial

Do not confuse this aerial with smaller

10 bay A group X beam type aerials.

Do not confuse this aerial with smaller

10 bay B group X beam type aerials.

Do not confuse this aerial with smaller

10 bay K group X beam type aerials.

Do not confuse this aerial with smaller

10 bay E group X beam type aerials.

Do not confuse this aerial with smaller

10 bay wideband X beam type aerials.

An E group aerial is a “semi wideband”, its response is optimised for the middle / top of the band, at a cost of some gain down at the bottom, see Gain Curves.

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FM and DAB aerials 6ft cranked pole on a 9in x 9in wall bracket

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Our caravan aerial kit contains :


One DM Log aerial

(a DM18 is a no cost option)


One 4 section 9ft 4in caravan pole


10m of black copper/copper double screened cable (white and brown also available)


Two double "handcuff" clamps


One brass CoAx plug

(a right angle CoAx is a no cost option)

The 5 element DAB gives even more gain on DAB than the 3 element, however despite being over 4ft long it must still be end mounted.

(c/w clamp to fit poles up to 2.0 inches)

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The Grid is a specialist aerial mainly used by those requiring a short (but wide) antenna. It is only available in wideband.

The dimensions of the aerial can be found on the relevant table, for its performance see its gain curve.

(c/w clamp for poles up to 2”)


See Grid aerials.

Satellite dishes/LNBs


Satellite dishes

Quad LNBs

LNB adapters

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DM Log Aerial

Price:

£25.00

Should I fit a Zone 1 or a Zone 2 satellite dish ?


Zone 1 43cm x 58cm satellite dish (c/w assembly instructions). LNB not included.

A pole mount kit is required to install this dish on a mast (up to 2" in diameter).

Suitable for Sky and/or Freesat.

Zone 2 (56cm x 75cm) satellite dish (c/w assembly instructions). LNB not included.

Can only be mounted on a pole up to 1.25" in diameter, not without fabricating your own mounting plate and using a pair of 2" V bolts anyway !

Suitable for Sky and/or Freesat.

Sky approved Quad (4 output) LNB.

Also suitable for Freesat.

Typical noise figure of 0.6dB, it`s (probably) not 0.2dB.....

Long LNB F conn weathershield type !

As supplied this LNB only fits the newer Mk4 Sky type dishes (manufactured since around 2010), if required to fit an older dish a legacy adapter is required.


The four F connectors required are included in the price,

and they`re decent ones !

For this product the P&P is cheaper

if you phone the order through !

Legacy adapter


This adapter is required to allow a Quad LNB to fit an older (usually pre 2010) Mk3 Sky dish.


We also have some adapters to fit the even older type dishes requiring a 23 x 11 mm spigot, please phone for these.


For this product the P&P is cheaper

if you phone the order through !

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Grid Aerial

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1/2 Wave FM Dipole Aerial

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WALL installation Kit (NO AERIAL, 6ft crank, 9x9 bracket etc)

Price:

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CHIMNEY installation Kit (NO AERIAL, 6ft crank, 8" mitre etc)

£42.00

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Log36 + WALL installation KIT (cable, 6ft crank, 9x9 bracket etc)

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£59.00

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Log36 + CHIMNEY installation KIT (cable, 6ft crank, 8" mitre etc)

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£63.00

Caravan Aerial Kit (DM Log, 4 section pole, 2 double clamps etc)

£56.50

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£24.00

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