Is Sky Aerial or Cable?

the sky cable is "satellite grade", ie can "carry" signals in frequency range 1-2 GHz, which is what a sat antenna outputs. Whereas, the inferior grade cable often used for for aerial cannot carry such signals, and is limited to lower frequencies 400 - 900 MHz used for terrestrial broadcasting.

Can I use a Sky cable as an aerial?

Yes. Satellite TV and aerials use the same coaxial cable. You can use a satellite cable with a TV aerial but you may need to change the connector to an F-Type that's compatible with TVs, top boxes, and other devices.

How do I know if I have an aerial or cable?

Test Your TV Aerial Cable

Another way to check the TV aerial is to take the TV to a socket that you are sure is working correctly and perform a test. If the TV can get a signal and identify the channels on another socket, you can rest assured that your TV is fine.