Which tv aerial kit should I purchase?
9 replies
Vicmallows replied on 19/04/2017 20:18
SteveL replied on 20/04/2017 08:08
Posted on 20/04/2017 08:08
As Vic says a standard aerial will perform as good as any. Although you may need to pass the signal through a booster to pull in all the stations, in some areas. However, if you are going for a permanent caravan mounted version, in my opinion it has to be a directional type, like the status 570. Although retrofitting one would involve putting a 2cm diameter hole in the roof. ☹️ The omnidirectional type are only really of any use in strong signal areas, where any bit of bent wire will do. As soon as the signal weakens in more remote areas, you need a directional type. Plus of course the signal booster.
Milothedog replied on 20/04/2017 09:02
Posted on 20/04/2017 09:02
I have also found that a proper Co-ax cable with the ends you fit your self are far better than the pre made ones you buy. I proved this last year at a site with 3 different cables I had, none of them gave a good picture. I bought a 25mtr one at the site office that the warden gets made up and the problem was solved.
I bought the 25mtr one to connect to the site Aerial but as above the ones I had, one was a 20mtr one, gave a poor picture on both my Vans Aerial and the site one.
DavidKlyne replied on 20/04/2017 09:21
Posted on 20/04/2017 09:21
When we can't get a satellite signal we use an Avtex aerial which just sticks on the side of the van. It works surprisingly well! It has a built in signal booster. If used with an Avtex TV it takes its power via the co-ax cable but on a non Avtex TV there is a separate power lead provided.
David
Gallery
Bren83 replied on 20/04/2017 21:15
Bren83 replied on 20/04/2017 21:37
ABM replied on 20/04/2017 21:48
Posted on 20/04/2017 21:48
Depending where you go, Bren83, -- most Club sites with a poor signal tend to have a booster system in operation any way excepting that tiny number who tell you that only satellite systems will get you any form of picture !!
So if you find yourself on a site without a booster system but still a very poor signal you can then buy a booster ( Amplifier) but I've managed for years until this van came along with a 'built in' aerial & amplifier.
Simon100 replied on 20/04/2017 22:13
Posted on 20/04/2017 22:13
Have a look at this site.
http://www.satcure.co.uk/tech/logperiodic.htm
They recommend a 'Logperiodic' type ariel.
mickysf replied on 22/04/2017 06:02
Posted on 22/04/2017 06:02
Here is some very useful advice and info.
Bren83
Caravanner