how to use an 8 inch freeview tv

[tommo]

I have just bought an 8 inch freeview tv and can't get it to work with the built in aerial. It works ok with an external one and works sometimes with the supplied magnetic car aerial when on the move. If anyone has any info on this device please can you help. The tv can be found by copying and pasting the following link.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=48224&T abID=1&source=1&doy=15m2 />

[commoner]

...mmm...from experience I would say that if you are expecting to receive Freeview channels without a decent rooftop or at the very least a good loft aeria,l you are destined to be very disappointed. Maplins will supply you with the one you need, they have quite a selection..........that is about all I can say..............commoner.

[tommo]

Thanks for the reply commoner. The portable tv has a built in freeview receiver and it works fine with my external coax aerial ( ie Rooftop ) plugged in, but I mean it is supplied with an extendable aerial at the rear. I can't even get ordinary channels whether I use this indoor or outdoor. I don't know whether I have it set up correctly with the settings or if the aerial is faulty. I also have a little 3.5 inch portable tv about 10 years old and the supplied aerial with that works fine.