ᐅ Antenna Technology – Who Has Expertise and Can Advise Me?

Hello,

following up on the post a bit further below, after careful consideration I have decided to implement an independent second reception concept for radio/TV in the new build (target completion Q1/19), in addition to streaming and internet.

Here is my rough concept:

• Outdoor antenna (stable mast) to accommodate (1) satellite dish, (2) FM antenna, and (3) DVB-T2 antenna, with the option to include an additional DAB+ reception module in (2) or (3).
• All antenna signals will be routed to splitters in the utility room and amplified there if necessary.
• The telephone line from the provider will also enter the utility room, where the router will be installed.

From the utility room, cables will run to the individual living spaces with the following requirements:

• Antenna outlets (radio/TV) in 5 living rooms
• Ethernet/LAN outlets in 8 rooms, with 5 of these also having antenna outlets as described above

Now my specific questions:

• Do I need to keep the 3 antenna cables separate? What are the advantages and disadvantages of separate cable routing?
• Is it sufficient to use one TV cable per outlet that carries both DVB-T2 and satellite frequencies? The tuner would then select the frequencies it can use.
• Can conventional FM bands and DAB+ frequencies be transmitted simultaneously over the radio cable?
• Is it possible to transmit the radio signal over the TV cable as well?
• Do I need an antenna amplifier? What are the pros and cons of using an amplifier?
• Which type of antenna outlet is ideal for my purposes?
• There are now combined outlets (up to 5-way) that include both TV and LAN connections. Are these recommended, or are they unsuitable due to limited space and bending radius issues?

I was inspired by the following—slightly modified—diagram from Axing.

Unfortunately, LAN/internet is not considered here, as there probably are not many homebuilders who choose a dual system anymore. However, what is a good and affordable concept if this dual approach is desired?

Thank you for any tips and advice!

My opinion on the topic.

Go for a simple, good satellite system and leave out the rest.

Radio via LAN or possibly also by satellite. The days of FM are "numbered." I don’t think DAB is necessary.

If you have satellite, DVB-T is unnecessary for me.

I share a similar view as hanse987.

Satellite over IP and LAN double outlets everywhere, and that’s all you need.

RFR schrieb:
I agree with hanse987.

Sat over IP and LAN double outlets everywhere, and that’s that.

I would still do the satellite system conventionally with coaxial cable, but everyone has their own preference on that.

And then install a fiber optic LNB on the roof. You only need to run a thin fiber optic cable to your distribution box and will have no problems with attenuation.

Same here, I would skip all the FM, DAB, and DVB-T stuff and just set up a proper satellite system. Everything else can simply be done via the internet.

However, I don’t see any advantages of fiber optic cables in a single-family home. Attenuation is not an issue as long as everything is installed correctly.