I am currently doing some research on behalf of my mother who wants to go digital soon. She has 2 TV's in separate rooms and I am wondering whether it is possible to watch digital TV broadcasts from the ONE set top box (not at the same time) ? She wants a HD box so she can watch channel 10's ONE HD channel. She wouldn't have the 2 TV's on at once. At present she has the 2TV's being fed from the one analogue antenna.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

It's certainly possible, but messy.

You can move the STB from one TV to the other, or cable the output of the STB to the two TV's, which would cost more than a second STB.

A separate STB for each TV is the best solution.

If the antenna and cabling is old, it may also require upgrading.

Try a STB first to see if digital reception is ok with the existing antenna.

Yes cabling would be an issue for sure, but are there 2 outputs from the STB ?

There are several outputs on a HD STB, but usually only one 'video format' can be selected at a time.

You could add a selector switch to direct the output to either TV, or add a distribution amp to run a single output to both TV's simultaneously.

If the HD STB has an RF modulator, you can use the TV's analogue tuners to receive it's output via the antenna cabling (with wiring configuration changes) this will have the lowest-possible picture quality though, using that method.

Once again, it's all additional expense which would cost more than a second STB.

You can definitely do it, even with HD picture to both, but it depends on how much you want to spend/muck around and what TV inputs you have.

I have a Beyonwiz DP-S1 which is attached to one TV via HDMI, plus optical to an AVR for sound, and to another TV via component, and coax to an AVR. You don't need the AVRs though, you can get sound via HDMI on one and plain RCA audio to the other.

If you don't have line-of-sight between the rooms then you'll also need a remote extender.

stb are getting cheaper.
Id say the least messy option in the long run is to get 2 boxes.
Maybe get her a HD stb now/soon and if she likes that get another one later.

You could use one of those AV senders but @ $80 you'd be better off getting another STB

We had a similar situation at our house, so we opted to just get a second box. I now have two Bush HD Set Top Boxes, Model: DFTA13HD. The first one cost $99 from Big W last year and the wife and I love it. It has no issues whatsoever and is simply a good, reliable, strong performing box. So just got a second one for the TV downstairs from The Bad Guys for $79.

Those AV senders have their issues with interference and by the time you fork at the $$$ for a half decent one, you may as well buy another HD box.

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