Glomex Vega - Experience?

[SimonP85]

Does anyone have a Glomex Vega TV antenna installed? Is is any good or is it worth the extra £ for the ones with amplifier etc..

Would be looking at a masthead installation. Many thanks.

 

[theoldsalt]

SimonP85,

Hi, I can't help with the quality of reception from the Glomex Vega except to say that all omnidirectional antenna are a compromise on performance.

The glomex Vega does have a built-in amplifier that requires a 12v supply.
Cheapest I have found is on ebay. (at that price it may be worth a punt)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Glomex-Di...ervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item3372ff6a88

It is the model V9114 and a little more on the specification is here.

http://www.reliancemarine.com/Produ...alog-and-Digital-DVBT-10cm-Diameter/View.aspx

I hope this helps.

 

[SimonP85]

Many thanks for the reply.

Does anyone else strongly recommend sticking to one of the more pricey models over this?

 

[cmedsailor]

Check this site: parkmyauto.co.uk
I have one of those little antennas (no electricity necessary) and it really works fine (with digital tv)

 

[SHUG]

Here is what the inside of a Glomex looks like. A loop of wire and a tuned amplifier. Not a lot for the money!!!

 

[Richard10002]

Here is what the inside of a Glomex looks like. A loop of wire and a tuned amplifier. Not a lot for the money!!!

Agree that it looks like a complete rip off, but what's the alternative, other than make it yourself.

I couldn't find an omni- directional aerial for less than about £80 or so.

I had a Triax- Omni on Rogue, and it worked fine all over The Med to Malta at the top of a 45ft mast. I've got a house aerial on the narrowboat about 6ft above the water, so I can point it as appropriate

 

[SimonP85]

Hmm certainly rather scary to see what's inside! I guess the "marine suitable" plastic outer housing makes up for the remaining £99 from an E100 aerial!

I just want something that I can stick at the masthead to provide a decent signal in the Solent