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Sonos Play3 Inside a 1950s Original Radio

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:26:00 +0000

Check out how easily you can manage all your music in one place, using Sonos!

Here is our Sonos, installed in a original 1950s radio!

Check out our Youtube Channel

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:22:00 +0000

Both working and play videos!

Doddington Aerials Rope Access Team at Pelham Crescent, Hasting.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:04:00 +0000

So here we have another Doddington Aerials Rope Access installation.

This building was looking a bit sorry for itself with cables hanging all over the place and in many different directions. Another issue that had risen with the loose cables is that many of them had worn completely through! With them not being properly secured over all the contours of the property the movement in the wind had eroded through most of the cables.

Our job was to install a new satellite system and to tidy the old cables on the front of the property.

After finding a suitable anchor for our ropes we quickly removed all old and unused cables. We re-ran the new cables down the property and tidy all the existing cables into one neat loom.

As you can see from the before and after pictures the difference is fantastic and it makes this beautiful building look a lot smarter.

To find out how Doddington Aerials and Satellites can tidy old cables on your property and install new digital TV services please contact us on: 07794786718 or doddington.aerials@gmail.com

Rope Access at Palmeria Square Brighton

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:04:00 +0000

How do you get cables from the roof to the ground floor without the use of expensive scaffolding?

With such beautiful buildings like these running cables can be a nightmare.
But not for Doddington Aerials Rope Access Team.

When our customer wanted two cables run to his lounge from the roof, as discreetly as possible- to avoid creating an eye sore, we got the harnesses and ropes out of the van and got to work!

Rope Access allows us to abseil down any building in a matter of minutes, which was the perfect solution to keeping these building looking stunning.

We anchored our abseiling ropes to two of the large chimney stacks on the roof, and over the edge we went!

On the right you can see the view from the top.

Cables had been run down this building in the past using scaffolding, so it was nice a simple for us to follow these cables from the roof to the ground floor; following every contour of the property. Once we had finished abseiling the Brighton property, you couldn't see that we had ever been there!

Spot the abseiler below..... :)

If you would like the Doddington Aerials & Satellites Rope Access Team to survey your property, to run new cables or tidy existing ones, please send us an email through our website or call us on 07794786718

Sky TV Make iPad Remote Control! Welcome The Zeebox!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:37:00 +0000

Sky TV Make iPad Remote Control!

Welcome The Zeebox!

Officials from Sky have revealed that its’ iPad app has been updated with the functionality to work as a TV remote to control the Sky+ box. It is thought that this update will be launched very soon (end of the Summer). This technology has become all the rage with millions of Sky+ customers because of the convenience it offers.

Known as Zeebox integration, the iPad will be able to be used for: play, pause, rewind and selecting TV channels, this will work by a series of swipes across the screen, what’s more iPad users will be able to manage their TV’s planner too, as the app will have the ability to add and delete recordings!

Sky are promoting this updated app to give the user an ‘even more’ intuitive experience.

From a practical point of view, the user will need to ensure that they connect their iPad to the same broadband connection as their Sky+ box before the Zeebox technology will work, but other than the once downloaded and connected the iPad will display all the functions of the new Sky TV guide!

If you would like information about having Sky+ installed at your home or business, or would like a little advice contact Doddington Aerials & Satellites on 07794786718 or visit our website www.doddingtonaerials.co.uk. Don't forget we use abseiling so, it doesn't matter if you live in a flat and have been told 'you cannot have Sky TV because you live in a flat', it's likely we'll be able to carryout the install safely regardless!

doddington.aerials@gmail.com

FM Radio Switchover

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:29:00 +0000

FM Radio Switchover

The long awaited TV digital switchover went extremely smoothly in our region, however recent news has reveled that the Minister for Culture, Ed Vaizey, has refused to commit to a digital switchover date for radio.

It is thought a decision regarding the radio switchover will not be announced until 2013, this announcement will inform the public if the radio switchover will happen in 2015 or will be delayed, the government is reluctant to give a date for the switchover until they can be 100% certain of the official date.

Much like during the TV switchover where Tv switched from terrestrial to digital, the digital radio switchover will see all major radio stations move away from FM to DAB only. However good news for some; it has been reveled that the FM signal will NOT be switched off but instead will be used by smaller stations and community radio groups.

It is thought that the major delay of the radio switchover is because of the dependency on radio in vehicles, including ones which are yet to be built. The government has commented that it will not switchover the radio in the UK until 50% of all listening occurs digitally. However it doesn’t seem that we will need to worry too much at this moment in time, because many experts of the radio industry believe that it could take up to 20years for a full radio switchover to happen.

For more information about digital radio please call us on 07794786718

Sonos Wireless Hi-Fi System

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:21:00 +0000

SONOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Founded in 2002 Sonos is a Santa Barbara electronics company which has become world famous for it’s wireless hi-fi system, the Sonos Multi-Room Music System ‘All the music you want!’

Overall the Sonos Multi-Room Music System is pretty compact; it looks very slick and would camouflage well into just about any home. Sonos components work together as a set of electronics creating a ‘zoned’ audio system, this means that you can play one song in the lounge, whilst another plays in the bedroom or you can even have the same song playing simultaneously throughout the home.

The Sonos system works with two key components; these are ‘Zone Players’ and ‘Controllers’. Zone Players connect directly into the speaker/amp, or the system can be an all-in one integrated system, which is controlled by a Sonos controller. What’s more with a simple software download you can control the music throughout your home via your mobile phone/laptop or tablet.

At Doddington Aerials & Satellites we are lucky enough to own a Sonos system and we think it is absolutely fantastic.

The Sonos system is so very easy to use; upload the music, update and synchronise the software and away you go! The sound that the Sonos system produces is of extremely high quality and we absolutely love the system- overall a worthwhile investment for all those music lovers!

We can install your Sonos Wireless Hi-Fi System, simply give us a call for more details on 07794786718!

Digital Switchover starting this week over the Brighton and Worthing regions!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:05:00 +0000

The Digital switchover begins this week on Wednesday 7th March!

This is the first part of the digital switchover, this is when the analogue TV transmitters switchover in the Brighton and Worthing areas and the Meridian region will go completely digital.

Digital aerial installed in Brighton area.

For anyone who has an aerial facing Whitehawk Hill and Rowridge Transmitters (this covers most homes in the Brighton and Worthing areas) the TV switchover will happen in two stages, the first stage will be switched over on 7th March 2012 and the second stage on the 21st March 2012

On Wednesday the 7th March 2012 the BBC2 analogue will be switched off, this means that you will have to re-tune your digital TV system in order to watch the accessible channels. This will involve going into the menu settings on your TV/Freeview box and performing a channel re-scan (or auto tune), if you are not sure how to do this try checking the manual or calling Doddington Aerials & Satellites.

On Wednesday the 21st March 2012 the remaining analogue channels will be switched off in the Meridian TV region, and therefore you will no longer be able to watch TV via an analogue system. Once again you will have to re-tune your digital TV system for a second time to watch the additional channels.

If you are unsure if your TV is ready for the digital switchover or have any problems during the digital switchover then call Chris at Doddington Aerials & Satellites, 07794786718.

Digital Swithover Brighton, Worthing and Sussex

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:37:00 +0000

We are now counting down the days until the analogue TV transmitters switch off in our local area of Sussex and for the UK to go completely digital, TV region by TV region.

If you are unsure if your TV system is ready for the digital switchover then it is important you get some trustworthy advice.

It is important you ask a reputable aerial/TV engineer to visit you property to make sure you are ready for the digital switchover, a good engineer should not charge you for the visit - if they are simply carrying out a check to see if your TV system is ready.

Some people will need to convert or upgrade their current TV system, this is quite simple - in most cases it means purchasing a digital box. The best thing to look for is the 'Digital Tick' logo, if the product is marked with the 'Digital Tick' it means the item has been made to be compatible after the digital TV switchover.

Other people may find they need to upgrade their TV aerial, once again a trustworthy aerial fitter will inform you of this when they visit your property.

If you would like Doddington Aerials and Satellites to visit your property completely free of charge, we will give you all the information you need to ensure your home is ready for the digital switchover. For an appointment or more information call Chris on 07794786718.Don't forget the digital switchover is fast approaching in our local areas; Brighton, Worthing, Sussex and the entire Meridian TV region!

Bad TV Reception and TV Reception Problems

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:51:00 +0000

Here at Doddington Aerials and Satellites we have been getting an increasing number of enquiries about bad TV reception and TV reception problems.

It is very difficult to give a diagnosis about what is causing the problem over the telephone, the best way for us to help is for you to call us, we will arrange a completely free of charge appointment with you to visit your property and find out what is causing the bad TV reception.

There are so many causes of poor television reception and therefore it is always advisable that if you have a problem with your TV reception that you contact a reliable and trustworthy engineer. A good engineer will visit your property rather than diagnosing over the phone.

Doddington Aerials & Satellites has over six years experience in the industry and can therefore fix any aerial or TV reception problem you might have. Here are just some of the services Doddington Aerials and Satellites can carryout to help with TV reception problems:

TV Aerial Upgrades
Problem Solving For TV Reception Problems
Problem Solving For Digital TV Reception Problems
Problem Solving For Satellite TV Problems
TV Aerial Services
Help With The Digital Switchover

Contact Doddington Aerials & Satellites for your more help 07794786718 doddington.aerials@gmail.com!

Happy New Year to Sussex from Doddington Aerials and Satellites

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:33:00 +0000

We just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all our customers and suppliers for a fantastic first year of trading in 2011.

In these difficult economic times everyone has suffered, we have worked hard to offer our customers the very best cost effective prices and value for money, in the 2012 we will look to offer even more special offers on aerial and satellite installations.

This has been a very exciting first year; we have carried out all sorts of aerial and satellite installations for both domestic and commercial customers. We have worked on some great adrenalin rushing projects using our abseiling skills and have been extremely grateful to have carried out some great subcontracts.

Thank you to everyone who has helped make Doddington Aerials and Satellites a success, we want to give a special mention to Gavin Cox and All Trade.

Contact Doddington Aerials and Satellites 07794786718 doddington.aerials@gmail.com

If you would like more information about the digital switchover in Sussex visit out website by clicking here http://www.doddingtonaerials.co.uk/

Thanks

Chris and Charlotte

New F1 Freeview Channel

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:21:00 +0000

All you motor sport fanatics out there will be excited to know ,that next season Sky Sports will run a dedicated Formula One TV channel which could be available to Freeview customers for a monthly fee!

In a tactic aimed at annoyed F1 fans, this looks to get people to switch from terrestrial to subscription TV. This brand new channel is reported to be included free of charge in Sky and Virgin Media TV packages.

Earlier in 2011 Sky committed to a very controversial seven year deal with the BBC to share the rights from 2012 onwards. This year nearly 40,000 protesters signed an online government petition protesting against this move, with many fearing that they may no longer be able to afford to watch motor sport on their home TV. This new move will see Sky broadcast all 20 races with full highlights and the BBC broadcasting only half that amount.

This new contract by Sky’s will mean that motor sport fans will be able to watch F1 in 2012 without having to pay for Sky's full subscription package.

It has been reported that this new motor sports channel will run for three days over a race weekend and the channel will offer live coverage of all three practice sessions, the qualifying, the race and will host an exciting F1 legends show.

Landlady Wins Satellite TV Scuffle

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:18:00 +0000

Since 2005 landlady Karen Murphy of The Red White and Blue, Southsea, has made news headlines in her battle against the Premier League. In 2005 Karen signed up to receive the Sky Sports packages in her establishment, but shortly found a subscription fee of approximately £1,000 charged by Sky.

This saw Karen change her subscription provider to NOVA a cheaper alternative, however soon enforcers working on behalf of The Premier League prosecuted her on grounds that only Sky could show its football games in the UK. This left Karen ordered to pay thousands of pounds in fines and fees.

In 2011 Karen finally won the right to use a foreign satellite decoder in her pub to screen football matches. This decision was made by the European Court of Justice who ruled that granting exclusive rights of providers like Sky is unlawful.

This ECJ also advocated that there is no such copyright on football matches as there is no ‘intellectual creation”.

FM Radio Switch Over By 2015

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:07:00 +0000

FM radio to be switched off by 2015 - digital DAB radio is on its way!

It has been reported that come 2015 people in the UK will no longer be able to access FM radio stations because the government aims for all radio to be broadcasted digitally.

By the end of 2015 local and national radio stations will no longer broadcast via an analogue system and will move to digital, also known as DAB.

This radio switchover is concerning many motorists due to the incompatibility of DAB in cars, in response the government recommends that new cars are built with DAB technology.

In recent years the volume of people listening to radio via a digital channel has increased. It is thought that the government will ensure that before the switchover takes place, 90 percent of the population will have the ability to access DAB. This digital radio switchover is likely to be funded by the leftover funds from the digital television switchover in 2012. For more info about digital radio click here!

To contact Doddington Aerials and Satellites visit our contact us website page by clicking here

Digital TV Switchover Dates Sussex

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:18:00 +0000

NEWS ABOUT THE DIGITAL SWITCHOVER IN SUSSEX!

The analogue tv services will be switched off in the sussex/meridian region in about march 2012, so you still have a little time to get your tv system ready. If you would like more specific dates about the digital switchover please see below:

Digital switchover dates for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset and West Sussex
Bovington, Brading, Brighstone, Canford Heath, Cheselbourne, Corfe Castle, Donhead, Findon, Hangleton, Horndean, Luccombe, Lulworth, Luscombe Valley, Millbrook Hp, Millbrook Vp, Patcham, Piddletrenthide, Poole, Poulner, Rowridge Vp, Salisbury, Shrewton, Singleton, Sutton Row, Till Valley, Ventnor, Westbourne, Winterborne Stickland, Winterbourne Steepleton

This is from the Rowridge transmitter

Start/finish dates 07 march 2012 - 21 march 2012

Digital switchover dates for West Sussex

Haslemere Steyning

This is from the Midhurst transmitter

Start/finish dates 29 feb 2012 - 14 march 2012

Digital switchover dates for Brighton & Hove

Bevendean, Brighton Central, Coldean, Ovingdean hp, Ovingdean vp, Portslade, Saltdean

This is from the Whitehawk Hill transmitter

Start/finish dates 07 march 2012 - 21 march 2012

Digital switchover dates for East Sussex

Bexhill uhf, East Dean, Eastbourne, Ham Street, Haywards Heath, Hollington Park, Lamberhurst, Lewes, mountfield, Newhaven, Sedlescombe, Wye

This is from the Heathfield transmitter

Start/finish dates 30 may 2012 - 13 june 2012

If you would like any further information about the digital switchover in

sussex

please contact doddington aerials and satellites via our:

Website http://www.doddingtonaerials.co.uk/

Phone 07794786718

Email doddington.aerials@gmail.com

CCTV Protect Your Home

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:30:00 +0000

At Doddington Aerials & Satellites we have been receiving an increasing number of enquiries asking if we install CCTV in homes and the answer is ‘yes’. Doddington Aerials & Satellites offers a number of home CCTV solutions.

There are a number of reasons why people require a CCTV installation at their home, this can be for overall peace of mind, to prevent/ after a robbery or to record criminal behaviour such as problematic neighbours or persistent vandalism.

CCTV For Your Home With Doddington Aerials and Satellites

You might even notice more and more properties around Sussex boasting CCTV cameras. It’s no longer for homes located near less desirable areas - CCTV is being installed in many homes across the county.

CCTV is an abbreviation for ‘Close Circuit Television’ and can be described as a collection of small cameras which have the ability to move up to 360 degrees recording behaviour.

Many choose CCTV systems that have sensors to detect movement and therefore can start recording when motion is detected.

Other people opt for a system that has the ability to record at night time so that their property is protected during the evenings and darker times. CCTV is often used an effective deterrent and offers many people peace of mind. We often have enquires from people who have recently suffered robberies as they find it gives them a security that little else could offer.

As technology has progressed CCTV has become more affordable so is a cost effective way to protect your property.

One of the big attractions of using home CCTV is that the cameras can be discreetly installed and therefore are no longer an eyesore on the property exterior. This size of the cameras have also decreased this means that they are small enough to fit in almost any desired location- therefore no matter where you need to install the cameras they are likely to fit!

The video footage captured on CCTV cameras can provide evidence and can be captured direct to a video recorder or straight to a home computer, so you can monitor your home and garden 24hours a day.

It is important that you choose a good quality CCTV systems that is robust and weather proof, this will also help ensure it records to a desirable standard. There are a few key features to think about when researching CCTV systems for your home these include:

The ability to expand to a multi-camera system
Day/Night CCTV cameras
Movement detection CCTV cameras
Wireless CCTV cameras
Colour or black & white CCTV cameras
CCTV with built in microphones

There are many different domestic CCTV options therefore it is best we visit your property; we will then be able to see where you require the cameras and why you require the system, we will then work out a cost effective system for you.

Doddington Aerials & Satellites will offer you impartial advice based on your individual needs, please contact us today for more information!

Visit our website http://www.doddingtonaerials.co.uk/

Digital Switchover Police Warning

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:31:00 +0000

Police have warned people to be careful when offered help with the digital switchover.

With the digital switchover fast approaching police forces up and down the country are warning the public to be vigilant against distraction burglars offering to help with the digital switchover.

Suffolk is an example of an area which has suffered from this crime. A local community group linked to the Suffolk police and Trading Standards, has told the public to be cautious not to fall prey to distraction burglars declaring to be helping with the digital switch over.

This is particularly important for those more vulnerable including the over 75s or registered blind.

Police have urged residents to be vigilant for rogue traders visiting the elderly and vulnerable in their local area, emphasising if you have not made an appointment to see someone about your TV it’s perfectly ok to refuse them entry to your property.

If you would like advice or help about the digital switchover in; Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, Worthing or surrounding areas; please call your local trustworthy aerial and satellite installer Chris, Owner of Doddington Aerials & Satellites on 07794786718 or email doddington.aerials@gmail.com.

New Rival For Freeview and Freesat, In ‘Real Digital’

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:29:00 +0000

The UK digital TV market is under pressure with the entering of ‘Real Digital’ a new digital TV service.

It is thought Real Digital aim to be in direct competition with the likes of Freeview and Freesat, launching later on this year with their brand new free satellite service.

Real Digital aims to be a TV solution for viewers wanting a selection of TV channels without having to pay subscription charges like with the Sky and Virgin Media packages.

Real Digital are aiming to launch the new digital TV service on the 1st September 2011, to directly rival those existing companies.

Real Digital will reportedly offer customers around 400 standard definition free to view channels and five HD options too, these will include BBC One HD, BBC HD, Channel 4 HD, ITV HD and NHK World.

The company are looking to offer what is described to be a 'top-up' package where additional channels such as Sky Sports can be viewed.

Real Digital has confirmed it will offer two digital boxes with a standardised remote control, they will be Internet-ready systems for future additional upgrades, and be built with twin tuners.

As a customer the only thing which will be needed (other than a TV of course) is satellite dish to receive the signal!

For all your digital TV needs call Doddington Aerials & Satellites on 07794786718

Doddington Aerials and Satellites

Sky Creates ‘Sky Go’, A New Web Player And Mobile TV Service

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:49:00 +0000

This week saw Sky announce plans to merge its web catch up TV service named ‘Sky Player’ with its mobile TV service ‘Sky Mobile TV’, to offer one single new service which will be titled ‘Sky Go’.

It is widely believed that the aim of the union is to make available one free and flexible service which gives everyone access to its services. Sky have said that its’ existing Sky TV customers will be given access to the new TV service, regardless of the technology they use, everything from Macs to PCs and Smart Phones will be compatible.

People who are not currently Sky customers will also be able to benefit from the service, however it will not be as soon as Sky customers.

Sky’s Deputy Managing Director Stephen Van Rooyen, commented in an interview this week that the increase in popularity of Smart Phones has increased the demand for access to technology on the move.

With Sky reported to have recently bought ‘The Cloud’ a Wi-Fi operator, Sky is reported to now own around 4500 public wireless internet hubs which can be used for this service, helping to further their customer experience.

Solving Poor or Bad TV Reception

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:01:00 +0000

One of the services which we offer is solving the problem of poor or bad TV reception. Poor or bad television reception is an extremely common problem throughout the country. As a viewer there is nothing more irritating than trying to watch your favorite TV programme through bad TV reception!

It is difficult to diagnose the cause of the interference without visistng the property as there are a few things that can cause poor or bad TV reception. Anything from cable connections, loss of tuning and the weather can all cause poor or bad TV reception. One common cause bad of TV reception is your location and your remoteness from the local transmitter.

As a rule of thumb the further you are from the transmitter, the more the quality of reception will lower. Living in a particular area can impact reception; areas such as Patcham and Hangelton, East Sussex, often suffer from poor TV reception due to being situated at the bottom of a valley. Doddington Aerials & Satellites can advise you on a TV solution to ensure you get the most dependable TV system according to your location, after all everyone’s needs are different.

Your local environment such as what is between your signal and the transmitter can also have an impact on TV reception, this includes large buildings and even tall trees, these are yet more examples of factors which can cause poor TV reception.

As you may have guessed the condition of your aerial can also influence the picture quality you receive on your TV.

In order to get the best quality picture it is important that your aerial is in good condition to receive optimum signal.

Another widespread cause of reception problems is roof work. Often when people have work carried out on their roof TV aerials are knocked or moved accidently. A Television aerial located on the roof can be more difficult to correct as problems differ; from the connected cabling to aerial itself.

Due to the complexity of television reception issues it is always advisable that if you have problems with your TV reception you contact a reliable and trustworthy engineer. Doddington Aerials & Satellites has over six years experience in the industry and can therefore fix any aerial, TV reception or digital TV reception problems for you at an affordable price.

Some of the services we carryout to help with TV reception problems include:

TV Aerial Upgrades
Problem Solving For TV Reception Problems
Problem Solving For Digital TV Reception Problems
Problem Solving For Satellite TV Problems
TV Aerial Services
Help With The Digital Switchover

Contact Doddington Aerials & Satellites for your free quote!

We carry out work in: Worthing, Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, Hangleton, Portslade, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Lancing and more....

Doddington Aerials & Satellites 07794786718

Doddington Aerials & Satellites doddington.aerials@gmail.com

Review Of The World’s Most Expensive TV!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Today the world’s most expensive television was revealed and is about to go on sale (if you are lucky enough to afford it!).

The TV is thought to be so enormous that many reporters are suggesting that an entire floor of a house (would would say mansion) needs to be dedicated to the TV, just to hold its weight! The TV weighs around half a ton and for this reason won’t be sold to you until your house has been visited by a representative, to ensure that your house is structurally sound to hold the TV!

This next generation 3D TV has an 85 inch screen and a motorised stand, and costs around 85,000 US Dollars! (Yes, you did read that number correctly!)

The TV is described by its developers to be a ‘smart’ TV, boasting a camera which calibrates the pixels after 100 hours of screening to simply guarantee perfect colour coordination!

If an 85 inch screen is just not big enough, then you won’t be disappointed as there is an even a larger edition, yes, really there is! If you have a spare $113,000 (and a house the size of Buckingham Palace) then you can purchase the 103 inch screen!

It is believed that the 85 inch TV has been purchased, and get this; was airlifted down using a helicopter to the customer’s house, then the windows were remove to get it inside!

If you have the cash to purchase this TV you won’t be disappointed, the people lucky enough to have watched this TV describe the 3D capability as like being inside the TV! But do note that the TV doesn’t come with the 3D glasses you have to buy these separately at a cost of about $150 each (at $85,000 you would have thought they would throw a pair in for free!).

Top Three Tips When Buying A New TV - Doddington Aerials and Satellites

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:17:00 +0000

At Doddington Aerials & Satellites we realise that for most people purchasing a TV can be a complex task and for most is a large financial commitment. With this in mind we have put together, what we consider the three most important things to consider when purchasing a new TV.

We hope you find them useful!

Doddington Aerials & Satellites Top Three Tips When Buying A New TV:

TV Specification

For most people purchasing a TV is a big financial commitment. Often when going into a high street store sales reps will try and persuade you to purchase one TV over another. Decide what specification you want your TV to have before you visit a store, and make sure when you do visit you go equipped with all the facts so you know what you are looking for!

Space

Make sure you get a TV that fits in the room it will live in. By measuring up the space and room before you purchase, you’ll be able to choose a TV which is more suitable for the room and will feel part of the furniture, rather than looking like an afterthought!

Research

By going online and checking what’s available on the market you will find where you can purchase the TV at the best available price. Why would you want to pay more for a product than you need to?

If you would like more help and advice about purchasing a new TV please do not hesitate in getting in touch!

If you have already bought your new TV and want help with additional services such as; TV wall mounting, installing Sky or setting up your home cinema system, contact Doddington Aerials & Satellites on:

Call Doddington Aerials & Satellites 07794786718
Email Doddington Aerials & Satellites: doddington.aerials@gmail.com
Visit the Doddington Aerials & Satellites website: www.doddingtonaerials.co.uk

Doddington Aerials & Satellites will wall mount your New TV for you!

Satellite System Install Using Rope Access/Abseiling

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:06:00 +0000

Doddington Aerials & Satellites Rope Access Installation

Here we have another project successfully completed by Doddington Aerials Rope Access department. As you can see from the pictures it isn’t the tallest of buildings, but still had the same issues as many larger tower blocks, and that is access! This building is situated in west London and is surrounded by a grass verge. Uneven ground like this grass verge does not match well with cherry pickers, so abseiling was used by Doddington Aerials & Satellites to solve this problem.

It only took a day for us to: set up our ropes, to run the four catenary wires, pre-wire the top two flats and clear away all our rope access equipment.

Doddington Aerials & Satellites Rope Access Installation

What do we mean when we say “pre-wire” the top flats? The system that was installed is a Sky/Freesat system, so only customers that want Sky will have the cables run to their lounge, unless they live above the second floor. For these flats we “pre wire” them. Running the two cables and coiling outside the flat window, this will allow any engineer to safely install Sky in future without the use of any extra equipment. For future installs any flats upto the second floor are easy to access from ladders, and because the catenary wire is already installed this makes running the cables nice and simple. The idea behind this system design is to install all the infrastructure and equipment, but to keep the overall costs down by only installing cables to customers that want Sky.

Another successful project completed by Rope Access department, enjoy our pictures and take note of the lack of holes in the grass ;)

For more information please contact us on: 07794786718, doddington.aerials@gmail.com

Doddington Aerials & Satellites Rope Access Installation

What Is An Integrated Reception System & How Is Abseiling Used For An IRS Install?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:22:00 +0000

If you enjoy and start to regularly read the Doddington Aerials & Satellites blog then you may find the term IRS crop up now and again, therefore we thought we best quickly explain to you what IRS is!

IRS ABSEILING INSTALL

IRS stands for ‘Integrated Reception System’ and can be explained in brief as a system which provides broadcast signals from multiple sources to many outlets. These sources are generally; satellite and analogue TV, radio and DAB radio. The signal is sent via an aerial cluster and ‘booster-distributor’.

IRS systems are used as a solution for communal buildings such as flats and housing blocks. IRS is used because it allows for one aerial to service many individual needs (flats).

IRS systems are increasing in popularity due to the digital switchover; this is because the IRS’s ancestor MATV (master aerial television) needs replacing.

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An IRS collects the broadcast signals and then distributes them to a new 3 or 4 socket wall outlet plate in each dwelling. This is screened from electrical interference to ensure the best available service is received by the resident.

IRS is a fantastic solution for both landlords and residents alike. Installing an IRS enables the resident to choose their TV option; they can connect their TV to free to view services or to sign up for digital satellite, all at the most convenient time for them.

An IRS provides each flat access to: digital satellite TV and Digital Terrestrial, Sky Plus, HD TV, FM and DAB. There are also possibilities for extending the system to enable access to foreign TV and radio channels too!

Installing IRS can be costly for landlord because of the amount of specialist equipment which is required to access areas of the building to complete an install. At Doddington Aerials & Satellites we have a solution to this cost!
We use our rope access and abseiling skills to access almost any building, we use the ropes to scale down the side of buildings thus giving us access to almost any property (one passing child said to his mother we look like spider man!). Using abseiling to install IRS is a cost effective, quick and safe method of installation. At Doddington Aerials and Satellites we appreciate economic times are tough and therefore really thrive on the fact our abseiling skills help to deliver projects frequently under budget! Not only that we love working on the ropes too!

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Look out for our blog posts on Installing IRS using abseiling, if you haven’t read one yet you can read about a recent install in Bognor Regis (we had a lovely view of the seaside)!

If you would like more info on Installing IRS systems visit our website or call 07794786718

What Is The Difference Between An Analogue TV Aerial And Digital TV Aerial?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:12:00 +0000

All around the world people watch TV and many people claim to be TV addicts! Even so there are many people who still are completely clueless as to how their TV works.

Television is certainly not a new technology, in fact it’s been around for years and the interesting truth is the technology its self has by and large remained the same since its invention in the 1920s.

How does a TV work?

How a TV works is actually quite simple, essentially in order to be able to watch TV several components have to work together.

An image source- this is the actual feature you watch, so for example the documentary or film.
A sound source - this is generated through an audio signal.
A transmitter - this sends the image and the sounds source via the air waves and is received by the receiver (TV).
A receiver is basically your TV set receiving the signal via radio waves and converting it into your TV programmes.
A display device (TV screen) works together with a sound device (speakers) to enable you to watch TV.

To be a little more technical a TV aerial is made of metal. Electromagnetic waves transport signals to the television, these make small electrical currents in the antenna. The TV set amplifies this signal and receives the information that carries vision and sound. So we can watch TV!

What is the difference between an analogue TV aerial and digital TV aerial?

There are a few differences between an analogue and digital aerial. Analogue TV signals transmit one channel onto one carrier, where as digital aerial transmissions can fit a lot more data into the one carrier. Basically this means there is more available bandwidth and therefore more TV channels for us to watch!

Well, we hope this is helpful!

If you would like more information about digital TV or anything aerial and satellite related visit our website www.doddingtonaerials.co.uk or call us on 07794786718