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Brian Reay.
Feb 6, 2012, 11:53:18 AM2/6/12
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I've been looking at the various TV antennas for caravans/motorhomes and I'm
curious to hear (read) peoples' views.
Obviously there is the option of the (essentially) mini domestic version
rigged on a pole once you have parked up. Clearly you can get some height
and have an amplifier, plus more gain if you get a larger antenna. But there
is this fuss of the set up.
Then there is the fixed "cage" affair. These claim to be omni directional,
no setting up, tend to be lower (roof height plus a bit).
Finally the disks, eg the Maxiview. Again omni directional and at roof
height or thereabouts.
In terms of performance, I'd expect the first to be best (and cheapest) but
obviously more bother to set up. The cage ones don't look engineered to
last. The Maxiview appeals but I'm concerned as to how well it works.
My application is a motorhome but results must be much the same as for a
caravan.
Regards
Brian
curious to hear (read) peoples' views.
Obviously there is the option of the (essentially) mini domestic version
rigged on a pole once you have parked up. Clearly you can get some height
and have an amplifier, plus more gain if you get a larger antenna. But there
is this fuss of the set up.
Then there is the fixed "cage" affair. These claim to be omni directional,
no setting up, tend to be lower (roof height plus a bit).
Finally the disks, eg the Maxiview. Again omni directional and at roof
height or thereabouts.
In terms of performance, I'd expect the first to be best (and cheapest) but
obviously more bother to set up. The cage ones don't look engineered to
last. The Maxiview appeals but I'm concerned as to how well it works.
My application is a motorhome but results must be much the same as for a
caravan.
Regards
Brian
hugh
Feb 6, 2012, 1:28:22 PM2/6/12
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In message <3ATXq.69016$7N1....@newsfe24.ams2>, Brian Reay.
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direction, but probably worst performance
direction and also polarity which can be useful where repeaters are
involved in places like North Wales.
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hugh
<seeweb...@ild.com> writes
>I've been looking at the various TV antennas for caravans/motorhomes and I'm
>curious to hear (read) peoples' views.
>
>Obviously there is the option of the (essentially) mini domestic version
>rigged on a pole once you have parked up. Clearly you can get some height
>and have an amplifier, plus more gain if you get a larger antenna. But there
>is this fuss of the set up.
>
Will give you best results - but at the price of inconvenience.
>curious to hear (read) peoples' views.
>
>Obviously there is the option of the (essentially) mini domestic version
>rigged on a pole once you have parked up. Clearly you can get some height
>and have an amplifier, plus more gain if you get a larger antenna. But there
>is this fuss of the set up.
>
>Then there is the fixed "cage" affair. These claim to be omni directional,
>no setting up, tend to be lower (roof height plus a bit).
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Non directional, most convenient, no bother pointing in the right
>no setting up, tend to be lower (roof height plus a bit).
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direction, but probably worst performance
>Finally the disks, eg the Maxiview. Again omni directional and at roof
>height or thereabouts.
>
I use a roof mounted Status directional aerial, adjustable in height,
>height or thereabouts.
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direction and also polarity which can be useful where repeaters are
involved in places like North Wales.
>In terms of performance, I'd expect the first to be best (and cheapest) but
>obviously more bother to set up. The cage ones don't look engineered to
>last. The Maxiview appeals but I'm concerned as to how well it works.
>
>My application is a motorhome but results must be much the same as for a
>caravan.
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I think that probably rules out option 1 on grounds of inconvenience.
>obviously more bother to set up. The cage ones don't look engineered to
>last. The Maxiview appeals but I'm concerned as to how well it works.
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>My application is a motorhome but results must be much the same as for a
>caravan.
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>Regards
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>Brian
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hugh
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David
Feb 6, 2012, 1:46:19 PM2/6/12
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"Brian Reay." wrote in message news:3ATXq.69016$7N1....@newsfe24.ams2...
My application is a motorhome but results must be much the same as for a
caravan.
caravan from brackets supplied by my caravan dealers shop.
Did this as I was highly dissatisfied with the fancy plastic one from the
dealer.
Regards
David
David
Feb 6, 2012, 3:16:15 PM2/6/12
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The answer here depends on where you are going.
Omni-directional cages or saucers are ok if you are in strong signal areas.
For anything else look at the Status 530 type or similar fitted or the "mini
domestic version" with its set up issues.
Dave
Omni-directional cages or saucers are ok if you are in strong signal areas.
For anything else look at the Status 530 type or similar fitted or the "mini
domestic version" with its set up issues.
Dave
Woody
Feb 7, 2012, 2:15:47 PM2/7/12
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"David" <nn...@benison.invalid.co.uk> wrote in message
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No, the best solution for caravan or motorhome is satellite. It
works everywhere (OK, not under trees) whereas terrestrial
television does not.
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Woody
harrogate three at ntlworld dot com
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works everywhere (OK, not under trees) whereas terrestrial
television does not.
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Woody
harrogate three at ntlworld dot com
Jim gm4dhj ...
Feb 9, 2012, 3:53:54 AM2/9/12
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> No, the best solution for caravan or motorhome is satellite. It
> works everywhere (OK, not under trees) whereas terrestrial television does
> not.
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Yes a nice folding dish and 12v freesat box from ALDI...just the job...got a
spare set up here if brian wants it ....
David
Feb 9, 2012, 4:47:23 AM2/9/12
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"Jim gm4dhj ..." wrote in message news:jh01it$h2p$1...@dont-email.me...
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Yes a nice folding dish and 12v freesat box from ALDI...just the job...got a
spare set up here if brian wants it ....
Regards
David
Jim gm4dhj ...
Feb 9, 2012, 5:23:45 AM2/9/12
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"David" <david...@tesco.net> wrote in message
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freesat...I have a Grundig freesat box with 500gb hard disk at my static
caravan and it gets less channels.......my fav rx is my LIDL SL65 gets all
the channels going......
Roy
Feb 9, 2012, 5:42:48 AM2/9/12
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Jim gm4dhj ... said the following on 09/02/2012 10:23:
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> no you are correct it is just a COMAG sat RX and gets more channels than
> freesat...I have a Grundig freesat box with 500gb hard disk at my static
> caravan and it gets less channels.......my fav rx is my LIDL SL65 gets all
> the channels going......
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Most Freesat boxes have the ability to store and receive all 'free to air'
channels.
Roy
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> no you are correct it is just a COMAG sat RX and gets more channels than
> freesat...I have a Grundig freesat box with 500gb hard disk at my static
> caravan and it gets less channels.......my fav rx is my LIDL SL65 gets all
> the channels going......
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channels.
Roy
David
Feb 9, 2012, 5:52:26 AM2/9/12
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"Roy" wrote in message news:jh07uu$qn3$1...@speranza.aioe.org...
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Most Freesat boxes have the ability to store and receive all 'free to air'
channels.
each one and put it in manually one at a time. Best to get a proper
satellite box like mentioned which will do automatic tuning and get free
stations as well only.
A point to remember is can you align a dish?
Regards
David
Jim gm4dhj ...
Feb 9, 2012, 7:15:45 AM2/9/12
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"Roy" <r...@pikey.ie> wrote in message news:jh07uu$qn3$1...@speranza.aioe.org...
wants are the normal channels.........thing I like about freesat is the
ability to see programmes from other regions.....
Harry Bloomfield
Feb 21, 2012, 2:18:05 PM2/21/12
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Brian Reay. explained :
where there is likely to be a good terrestrial signal, then I would
suggest you give serious thought to satellite.
We use a Maplin suitcase satellite kit which we have been delighted
with for the past 5 years. It has worked for us all round the UK, often
where there has been no terrestrial signal to be had at all. The
'suitcase' was disposed of long ago - the receiver is permanently
mounted, leaving just the dish needing to be set up. I adapted the dish
to fit on a pole, which I simply hammer into the ground and that all
fits in a carrier bag. As there is no need to re-tune the receiver at
every location, whilst trying to find a signal, it is much quicker -
you only need to aim the dish. Two to five minutes later, with the help
of combined compass/ elevation gauge type sat finder, we have working
TV.
--
Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk
> I've been looking at the various TV antennas for caravans/motorhomes and I'm
> curious to hear (read) peoples' views.
>
> Obviously there is the option of the (essentially) mini domestic version
> rigged on a pole once you have parked up. Clearly you can get some height and
> have an amplifier, plus more gain if you get a larger antenna. But there is
> this fuss of the set up.
Unless your intention is to always stay around very populated areas,
> curious to hear (read) peoples' views.
>
> Obviously there is the option of the (essentially) mini domestic version
> rigged on a pole once you have parked up. Clearly you can get some height and
> have an amplifier, plus more gain if you get a larger antenna. But there is
> this fuss of the set up.
where there is likely to be a good terrestrial signal, then I would
suggest you give serious thought to satellite.
We use a Maplin suitcase satellite kit which we have been delighted
with for the past 5 years. It has worked for us all round the UK, often
where there has been no terrestrial signal to be had at all. The
'suitcase' was disposed of long ago - the receiver is permanently
mounted, leaving just the dish needing to be set up. I adapted the dish
to fit on a pole, which I simply hammer into the ground and that all
fits in a carrier bag. As there is no need to re-tune the receiver at
every location, whilst trying to find a signal, it is much quicker -
you only need to aim the dish. Two to five minutes later, with the help
of combined compass/ elevation gauge type sat finder, we have working
TV.
--
Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk
Harry Bloomfield
Feb 21, 2012, 2:26:44 PM2/21/12
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Jim gm4dhj ... expressed precisely :
No fiddling about - our sat box gets all the available ones, plus all
of the regional ones apart from the Sky scrambled ones. We just choose
the ones we watch regularly (out of the 400 to 500 available) as
favourites.
So as soon as the dish is set up, she has her 'Corry'.
of the regional ones apart from the Sky scrambled ones. We just choose
the ones we watch regularly (out of the 400 to 500 available) as
favourites.
So as soon as the dish is set up, she has her 'Corry'.
Jimbo
Feb 21, 2012, 3:13:19 PM2/21/12
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"Harry Bloomfield" <harry...@NOSPAM.tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Harry (M1BYT) (L)
yes I love digital sat now....gave sats up when they went digital but look
what I was missing...still miss tutty fruty though ........
Jimbo
Feb 21, 2012, 3:14:48 PM2/21/12
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magic....I ditched the carry box as well as it wouldn't all fit back
in........
in........
Mike
Feb 29, 2012, 10:37:59 AM2/29/12
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Try this link and have a look at
http://www.gradeuk.co.uk/
have a look at an Image 420 @ £24.95
This is the one that I use on our narrowboat in Wales and have found its
fine.
One of its main points is that its robust.
It needs to be as you tend to sling it in the front of the boat every time
you move.
Michael
http://www.gradeuk.co.uk/
have a look at an Image 420 @ £24.95
This is the one that I use on our narrowboat in Wales and have found its
fine.
One of its main points is that its robust.
It needs to be as you tend to sling it in the front of the boat every time
you move.
Michael
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