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TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Fri May 01, 2020 12:44 pm
by Haljolly (deleted)
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Quick question.

Currently thinking of a fixed TV aerial on the rear part of the roof. Not sure about looks and wether or not this could possibly de-value our new 542 over the years. Alternative is to have a portable on a ground spike or jockey wheel clamp.

Any thoughts?

Regards

David


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RE: TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Fri May 01, 2020 3:02 pm
by eribaMotters • | 5.327 Posts

Dave,
many years ago I tried a mast and aerial but never go on with it so gave up. With travelling to France for up to 6 weeks I decided to get a satelite dish and have ended up with a second hand Snipe 2, an amazing bit of kit. We don't have satelite at home so this was a big step for us.
Back on track, when in the UK I thought this was overkill and bought one of the Avtex sucker fixing type aerials, not expecting much. Well I'm now a convert. This is my default setting for the UK If you have an Avtex TV it powers the amp side down the co-axial lead. If not then you have to use the seperate including power lead running off a supply from in the van. https://www.leisureshopdirect.com/electr...U0aAiUsEALw_wcB

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RE: TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Fri May 01, 2020 3:25 pm
by Haljolly (deleted)
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Thanks Colin

I have a 66cm sat dish for when in France due to coverage but this was for domestic UK use only I was thinking. I think I’ve attached a picture of the one ALV would pop on. Just wondered if it detracted from the looks of the Eriba really. They stand about 16cm tall and have an integral booster. Yes we have an Avtex Pro TV still sat in its box awaiting its new home!

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David

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RE: TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Fri May 01, 2020 3:56 pm
by eribaMotters • | 5.327 Posts

The fitted unit does look quite nice and I don't think it distracts, but I doubt it would have the gain of the Avtex unit as it is not directional.

Colin

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RE: TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Fri May 01, 2020 4:05 pm
by Haljolly (deleted)
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Hi Colin

Getting beyond my technical know-how here! It's Omni-directional with an amplifier built in if that sounds right? So the Avtex stick on is literally stuck on the side facing the nearest mast?

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RE: TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Fri May 01, 2020 5:25 pm
by eribaMotters • | 5.327 Posts

Think of a compass. An Omni-directional aerial is looking and magnifying what it sees from all directions. A directional aerial such as the Avtex is focusing on a narrower view or reception angle. If it is looking at an angle of 90' as opposed to 360' in theory an amplifier of the same power would actually be 4 x better.
When I first used my Avtex I was ontop of a hil in Devon. I suctioned the aerial onto a window looking in the direction of thecampsite farmhouse aerial, fed the cable into the van, plugged it into the TV and found I had all of my usual channels.

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RE: TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Fri May 01, 2020 7:12 pm
by Haljolly (deleted)
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Thanks Colin

I like laymens terms

Regards

D


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RE: TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Fri May 01, 2020 9:04 pm
by eribaMotters • | 5.327 Posts

Mrs eribaMotters also likes simple things. I think that is why she married me.

Colin

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RE: TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Fri May 01, 2020 10:06 pm
by Julie Grafo • | 3.463 Posts

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RE: TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Fri May 01, 2020 10:30 pm
by mr_underhill • | 688 Posts

You do like living dangerously don't you !

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RE: TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Sat May 02, 2020 7:21 am
by Islay Corbel (deleted)
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If you're on a site with internet, then just use an app like tv mucho.....no antenna or satellite. That's how I watch British TV here.

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RE: TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Sat May 02, 2020 3:41 pm
by Ray Lawrence • | 668 Posts

The best device for outright performance is a log periodic aerial on a pole. All the smaller digital devices are OK if there is a reasonable signal nearby.

I have a small stick aerial with a magnetic base that I put through the pop top vent on to the roof and try that first. If it fails then I get out my 3 poles, stick them in the ground next to the van and secure to one of the front grab handles. I have a phone app (Freepoint UK) that has never failed me. It gives a compass direction and signal strength for all the available signals in the area and, most importantly, whether the aerial should be aligned vertically or horizontally. Works every time.
Takes 5 minutes to set up including re-tuning the tv.

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RE: TV aerials

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:06 pm
by Julia (deleted)
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Excellent choice colin. We use the Avtex ariel with a JVC tv. So easy to attach using sucker anywhere on our Eriba. [


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