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Alan,

I can only repeat that my very simple method has never failed in the UK and most of the Northern European countries over the last two years.

Unlike a sat receiver the direction of the transmitter isn't absolutely critical even on the 10% strength signals being emitted for digital at the moment.

davethedog,

The more elements that the aerial has the more signal it captures. A 52 element aerial is a beauty of an aerial, but could be a little bit big for you, probably about £50. Try and get an aerial with large rear reflectors to capture as much signal as possible - it helps for digital signals and helps combat 'ghosting' for normal analogue signals. The best tip of all is to make sure you get a Wideband aerial, then it will be compatable with all the UK transmitters. Nigel16 is very right, when he says that the cable is as important as the aerial. Cheap cable reduces the signal strength and helps create alot of problems for digital signals. Try and stay clear of those pre made cables that you can buy in diy type stores, these cables are usually white or black in colour and have all the connectors already on the ends. They are very thin and not good for your signals. Buy twin screened (double insulated) digital coax cable, well worth the extra in cost. This cable is known as CT100 or RG6.

Happy viewing!