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tv aerial
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:34 pm
by Baz and Helen
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.
Re: tv aerial
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:44 pm
by mikexgough
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....
Re: tv aerial
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:53 pm
by Simon Jones
Also got the Avtex and it's a good bit of kit for the size.
Re: tv aerial
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:25 pm
by Bongoplod
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
Brian
Re: tv aerial
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:56 am
by rita
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
Brian
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.

Re: tv aerial
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:59 pm
by francophile1947
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

Re: tv aerial
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:07 pm
by Simon Jones
The Avtex has an amplifier so will always give better performance in weak signal areas than a non-amplified aerial.
Re: tv aerial
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:49 pm
by Baz and Helen
Hi thanks for the advice think I will go with the avetex, will let you know how it goes many thanks Baz and Helen