TV aerial cables

Aerial cable, plug to plug: best value by length

Aerial extension (plug to socket): best value by length

When you need one

• Connecting the aerial socket on the wall to a TV or a recorder.
• With a recorder: one cable from the wall to the recorder's aerial input, and a second from its aerial output to the TV.

Worth knowing

• Moving the TV to another room? A long aerial extension works for a few metres. For a permanent run, have proper satellite-grade cable fitted.
• Patchy picture? A loose or cheap cable is often the cause. A new cable costs a couple of pounds and is worth trying first.
• No aerial in that room at all? Freely brings live channels over Wi-Fi instead.

Quick answers

Which aerial cable do I need?

A standard TV aerial cable with a plug at each end (male to male) for the wall socket to the TV. If it doesn't reach, add an extension (male to female).

Do I need an aerial cable for Freely?

No. Freely brings live channels over broadband. You only need an aerial cable for live TV through an aerial, or to record.