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tv aerial

Post by Baz and Helen » Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:34 pm

Hi wondered if anyone can tell me which is the best type of aerial to get for tv. many thanks Baz and Helen :?:Should have wrote the tv is for the bongo.
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Re: tv aerial

Post by mikexgough » Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:44 pm

I use this one http://www.avtex.co.uk/antenna/sth1000.html has a booster which connects to your 12v too....
Others find that Caravan pole type aerials work well....
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Re: tv aerial

Post by Simon Jones » Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:53 pm

Also got the Avtex and it's a good bit of kit for the size.
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Re: tv aerial

Post by Bongoplod » Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:25 pm

Ive seen the avtex in use.......excellent

Ive also seen this one,and as a result its now the one I use.

Also excellent,and much cheaper and no screws/brackets reqd,the base is a very powerfull magnet
http://www.maplin.co.uk/magmount-dvb-t-aerial-217748

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Re: tv aerial

Post by rita » Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:56 am

Bongoplod wrote:Ive seen the avtex in use.......excellent

Ive also seen this one,and as a result its now the one I use.

Also excellent,and much cheaper and no screws/brackets reqd,the base is a very powerfull magnet
http://www.maplin.co.uk/magmount-dvb-t-aerial-217748

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I use the same one,I also use an angled plate that screws into one of the front holes in the roof,when the roof is raised it gives a bit more height.

It does have a powerful magnet.

The problem with reception depends on where the transmitter is and where you are. :lol:
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Re: tv aerial

Post by francophile1947 » Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:59 pm

I've heard good reports of the Avtex, but I found the Maplins one to be useless, except in strong signal areas :( - mine is hiding in my garage somewhere :lol:
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Re: tv aerial

Post by Simon Jones » Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:07 pm

The Avtex has an amplifier so will always give better performance in weak signal areas than a non-amplified aerial.
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Re: tv aerial

Post by Baz and Helen » Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:49 pm

Hi thanks for the advice think I will go with the avetex, will let you know how it goes many thanks Baz and Helen
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