Tv aerial

[PeteT1201]

Hopefully you are not fed up with my pestering!!
What aerial set up do you guys recommend?

 

[dash300]

Hopefully you are not fed up with my pestering!!
What aerial set up do you guys recommend?

Interested too.

 

[ambulancekidd]

Teleco directional with a booster diplexer, sounds complicated, but it just mean that you can get DAB radio through your TV aerial.
The old flying saucer types don't really work very well in areas with weak signals.

I've got the full setup here for sale that came off my last camper including the diplexer for £80 delivered if anyone wants such a setup?
PM me if interested.

 

[Stealaway]

Vision plus ---

VISION PLUS STATUS 570 550 DIGITAL TV AERIAL SIGNAL FINDER MOTORHOME / CARAVAN 5029833430704 | eBay

Horizontal & Vertical Polarisation Indicator. At the heart of this new antenna system is the Vision Plus VP5 Digital TV Amplifier with unique integral Signal Finder. Unique integrated TV Signal Finder.

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Vision Plus Image 450 4G Digital Antenna Caravan Television TV Aerial Motorhome 5029833965008 | eBay

<p>We are authorised Vision Plus dealers and as such can offer the full three year warranty on this product.<b>Latest model now with 4G filtering.</b>IMAGE 450 Digital AntennaThe IMAGE 450 is a new concept in directional antennas. Drawing on the design of the Status Antenna, the enclosed...

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STATUS VISION PLUS VP2 TV AERIAL ANTENNA SIGNAL AMPLIFIER WIDEBAND BOOSTER | eBay

It can also be used with IMAGE 410/420/440/610/620 antennas, the VP2 only provides a TV output. A smashing little signal amplifier, the VP2 with its high gain and low noise capabilities will provide improved reception when external conditions are poor.

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[PeteT1201]

Teleco directional with a booster diplexer, sounds complicated, but it just mean that you can get DAB radio through your TV aerial.
The old flying saucer types don't really work very well in areas with weak signals.

I've got the full setup here for sale that came off my last camper including the diplexer for £80 delivered if anyone wants such a setup?
PM me if interested.
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Is it digital tv as well? Any instructions?

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[AndyPK]

Or how about a ‘temporary’ log P Ariel on a removable pole, and an external aerial point so you don’t have to make a hole in the ‘van roof……?

Vision Plus Telescopic Mast Pole

 

[Richard n Ann]

August DTA240 little magmount aerial.
It will be the best 10 quid you ever spend. Forget all the expensive contraptions above

 

[nomadic]

August DTA240 little magmount aerial.
It will be the best 10 quid you ever spend. Forget all the expensive contraptions above
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Another vote for this little gem. Magnetic base, just pop through roof and away you go.

 

[ambulancekidd]

Is it digital tv as well? Any instructions?

I don't have the instructions, but aerials are simple to operate, these aerials are adjustable for horizontal or vertical with a simple handle to adjust it from inside your motorhome, just look at local houses or other motorhomes to see which setting you need.

The DAB is built into the booster, hook it up to your radio, make sure the booster is on & away you go.

 

[ambulancekidd]

Vision plus ---

VISION PLUS STATUS 570 550 DIGITAL TV AERIAL SIGNAL FINDER MOTORHOME / CARAVAN 5029833430704 | eBay

Horizontal & Vertical Polarisation Indicator. At the heart of this new antenna system is the Vision Plus VP5 Digital TV Amplifier with unique integral Signal Finder. Unique integrated TV Signal Finder.

www.ebay.co.uk

Vision Plus Image 450 4G Digital Antenna Caravan Television TV Aerial Motorhome 5029833965008 | eBay

<p>We are authorised Vision Plus dealers and as such can offer the full three year warranty on this product.<b>Latest model now with 4G filtering.</b>IMAGE 450 Digital AntennaThe IMAGE 450 is a new concept in directional antennas. Drawing on the design of the Status Antenna, the enclosed...

www.ebay.co.uk

STATUS VISION PLUS VP2 TV AERIAL ANTENNA SIGNAL AMPLIFIER WIDEBAND BOOSTER | eBay

It can also be used with IMAGE 410/420/440/610/620 antennas, the VP2 only provides a TV output. A smashing little signal amplifier, the VP2 with its high gain and low noise capabilities will provide improved reception when external conditions are poor.

www.ebay.co.uk

Thats what I have in my current motorhome, its good, but not as good at picking up signals in weak areas as the Teleco.

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[Richard n Ann]

We couldn't get any channels in Newquay on our amplified Avtex aerial.
Borrowed an August DTA240 off walburga and got about 47 TV channels

 

[John Barrett]

August DTA240 little magmount aerial.
It will be the best 10 quid you ever spend. Forget all the expensive contraptions above
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I have one too. It worked in the Lake District just perched on the table!

 

[ambulancekidd]

August DTA240 little magmount aerial.
It will be the best 10 quid you ever spend. Forget all the expensive contraptions above
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All very well, but try getting DAB on the hoof through this gadget & you very quickly realise that it doesn't actually work. TV reception in a decent reception area is fine, but move off to the countryside (where most sites are) & it flops badly.

The Avtex aerial is garbage, I have direct line of site to the transmitter from my garden & an Avtex aerial gets diddlysquat.

 

[Richard n Ann]

All very well, but try getting DAB on the hoof through this gadget & you very quickly realise that it doesn't actually work. TV reception in a decent reception area is fine, but move off to the countryside (where most sites are) & it flops badly.

No we were in a dip in Porth Newquay. The aerial didn't even need the amp.

I thought the same as you.. Size, polarisation and especially directional-ness matters, I'd never have bought one before I borrowed it, it looks like a toy for strong reception areas. I was blown away and ordered one to come to the campsite the next day

 

[Wh05apk]

August DTA240 little magmount aerial.
It will be the best 10 quid you ever spend. Forget all the expensive contraptions above
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Another vote for this, best £10 you will spend.

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[Richard n Ann]

The Avtex aerial is garbage, I have direct line of site to the transmitter from my garden & an Avtex aerial gets diddlysquat.

Ours worked OK in good signal areas, we managed for 6 years anyway, just had to watch something off the memory stick if it didn't work.

 

[uzsnowdrop]

August DTA240 little magmount aerial.
It will be the best 10 quid you ever spend. Forget all the expensive contraptions above
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100% true. Don’t spend big money until you’ve tried this baby. Truly amazing for the money

 

[Jev88]

Augusta have a 250 model out now too.

 

[Off da Grid]

We’ve got the same stubby aerial as Richard and Jane has above failing that out comes the satellite dish or the firestick

 

[Bailey 15]

No we were in a dip in Porth Newquay. The aerial didn't even need the amp.

I thought the same as you.. Size, polarisation and especially directional-ness matters, I'd never have bought one before I borrowed it, it looks like a toy for strong reception areas. I was blown away and ordered one to come to the campsite the next day

Me too. Down Porth having problems and Richard & Ann recommend this one it’s absolutely brilliant best tenner ever spent

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[PeteT1201]

I don't have the instructions, but aerials are simple to operate, these aerials are adjustable for horizontal or vertical with a simple handle to adjust it from inside your motorhome, just look at local houses or other motorhomes to see which setting you need.

The DAB is built into the booster, hook it up to your radio, make sure the booster is on & away you go.

Can you message me with payment details please?

 

[ElddisNotElvis]

Augusta have a 250 model out now too.

I’ve just ordered the 250 so I will see how I go on.

One question - if it requires a magnetic contact and the Motorhome roof on a 2011 Autoquest is aluminium sheeting and non magnetic, where is everybody fixing their August DTA to?

 

[Richard n Ann]

I’ve just ordered the 250 so I will see how I go on.

One question - if it requires a magnetic contact and the Motorhome roof on a 2011 Autoquest is aluminium sheeting and non magnetic, where is everybody fixing their August DTA to?

Our roof is aluminium too, it doesn't stick by magnetism but it's heavy and doesn't move. The aluminium provides the ground still

 

[ElddisNotElvis]

Our roof is aluminium too, it doesn't stick by magnetism but it's heavy and doesn't move. The aluminium provides the ground still

Thanks. I’ve read that the grounding of the magnetic base of the DTA to a metal surface gives it a superior lock onto the signals which is why I asked.

 

[the1andonly]

weve got one simular to this

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(This antenna gives you crispy clear HDTV 1080p picture and a lot more channels. （ 1)Support 1080p. Great HDTV indoor antenna! It pulls in a lot of channels with great reception. This antenna works up to 50 miles away from the station.

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Cost £2.50 several years ago. works better than Status aerial we had. just throw it on roofand bobs your mothers brother(well often enough to satisfy swmbo). other than that its prerecorded stuff.

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[ctc]

Why not go with freesat, same channels, use a free standing dish and you can park anywhere. Found that equipment is much cheaper. Bought a 85cm dish, 4 outlet lnb and tripod for about€60. Never failed me anywhere.

 

[Nirvanauk]

Just don't try tuning into Bilsdale transmitter!

 

[Catpirate]

Hi just ordered one of the August DTA240, on offer for the next few hours @ £8.76, thought it is worth a punt, I have satellite and 4G could be a good back up

Amazon product ASIN B007JPOX8O

 

[ElddisNotElvis]

Hi just ordered one of the August DTA240, on offer for the next few hours @ £8.76, thought it is worth a punt, I have satellite and 4G could be a good back up

Amazon product ASIN B007JPOX8O

I paid £8.95 with free postage on eBay for the DTA250 - similar pricing but I thought I’d try this as presumably it’s an upgrade on the 240?

 

[Richard n Ann]

We've got a uhf socket at the back of our pitch so we can get all the UK channels. But the van amplifier has just packed up and they've all gone

Out with the August DTA240 back up! the awning's out so I've had to cobble an extension up with about 6 plugs/sockets and adapters, but.... Half an hour later... 50 odd channels even some English.
Ann says I'm a genius, I think she's right you know

Bonus: the amp used to use 200ma