Aerial wise

11/07/2025

Managed to fix the leg on my broken MacAllister workbench. Surprisingly there are no spare parts available for this workbench, I was gutted when one of the legs broke tried different types of glues but when it folded down it was just too much stress for the glue. I've now managed to engineer a new one using a 3D printer and a mill. It makes me feel good when I don't have to throw things away unnecessarily.

15/11/2023

Sometimes even the newest aerials fail, I discovered this yesterday on the call out in Bournemouth. My customer had the aerial replaced less than a year ago. Unfortunately it was poorly installed on a thin mast pole, this snapped in the recent storms. I replaced the mast pole then discovered the aerial was faulty too. I took this video to show a comparison of signal level between their existing faulty aerial and my test aerial.

06/09/2023

The end for long wave transmissions.
I remember listening to Radio Luxembourg and Radio Caroline on long wave back in the 70s. I guess it's about time we all moved on. 👍

Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries and cultures.

04/09/2023

I think I found the fault the aerial was missing. 👍

04/09/2023

Happy days, the sun is out again ☀️☀️

04/09/2023

Found a little issue with the chimney potts. 😬😬

23/02/2022

Been busy this week fixing aerials after the storms.

25/11/2021

BBC Three is set to return to TV screens for the first time in six years, after Ofcom today approved its relaunch as a broadcast television channel.
The BBC submitted proposals to Ofcom to reinstate BBC Three as a traditional TV channel – offering news, current affairs, factual, drama, entertainment and comedy, targeting viewers aged 16-34 who don’t typically watch TV online.
We carefully assessed the BBC’s plans, alongside evidence and feedback gathered during our consultation. We found that the channel’s potential value to viewers ultimately outweighs the limited impact we identified on rival broadcasters.
To ensure the channel is distinctive, at least 75% of hours broadcast each year must be original programmes, commissioned by the BBC for UK viewers; and we are requiring the channel to deliver first-run UK content across a mix of genres, as well as weekday news programmes.
We have also today made changes to our Code of Practice on Electronic Programme Guides, to ensure BBC Three appears within the first 24 slots of on-screen television guides.
The re-launch of BBC Three is one part of how the BBC intends to deliver for all audiences, which is critical for its future sustainability. Today we have published our fourth annual report on the BBC's performance, which assesses, among other things, its progress in reaching underserved viewers and listeners. This includes younger people who typically spend less time with the BBC’s programmes.
A news release is available with more detail.
Separately, having carried out an assessment of the market position and impact of BBC Sounds, we have also today published our decision which concludes that, at present, there are no reasonable grounds to believe BBC Sounds is currently having a significant adverse impact on fair and effective competition.

Source Ofcom 25/11/2021

06/01/2021

At Aerialwise we’ve been adapting our working practices to keep us and our customers safe during the coronavirus lockdown.

We are staying open as we consider loss of TV and internet connectivity an essential service.

We are available to install and repair aerials internet services and satellite TV problems during the lockdown.

Hopefully we can answer any concerns you may have:

Can I still work inside a home in England?
Yes. Tradespeople can continue to work in and around the home and garden.

What can we do to stay safe while I'm working inside your home?

Complete a COVID-19 risk assessment.
Get in touch with you before you visit and let them you how the work will be done with social distancing and hygiene measures in mind.

We won’t enter your home if anyone in the household has coronavirus symptoms.

If we employ other tradespeople, we will make sure they don’t turn up to work if they have symptoms or live with someone who does.

Follow the 2-metre social distancing rule wherever possible and wear a face covering if social distancing will be difficult.

Clean our hands and work area more than usual.

Increase ventilation inside the home by keeping the windows and doors open.

Limit contact with the customer, for example, bringing our own food and drinks.

Best regards,

Steve Hurst (Director)