Poor TV reception?

[uksailor]

Just in case any of you have been unable to conquer this problem, I thought my recently acquired knowledge might be of interest... thanks to John and Cathy. Having been shown it, I tried it myself and it works! The recommended solution is to invest in a digital receiver for your TV (the new ones that the BBC has been promoting). A one off payment for your receiver, then just connect it up to your existing TV and, wow, where did that picture come from? What's more, you've now got loads more channels. Thomson make one sold through Makro for £70 (seen working afloat), Currys also sell three models. I bought a Grundig from Currys. Yes it pixilates occasionally particularly when the wind kicks in but IMHO, it's a price worth paying. I hope it makes your wet nights afloat in UK waters a little more pleasurable.

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[c_j]

Do you use existing ariel?

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[Happy1]

What power source is required for the receiver? e.g. how many watts as I would use mine with a 1000 watt generator.

Cheers,

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[markc]

I have same, but needed to change ariel co-ax for it to work properly - it needed to have a sheilded core. New Glomex ariels have the right cable as standard

M

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[Guest]

Do those Glomex things actually work, Mark? Also, I don't suppose the digital jobbies will run off 12V?

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[rich]

TV? I get on the boat to get away from every day life, as for the phone i allways manage to forget to bring it onboard./forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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[ChrisP]

Got fed up with lousy picture too many building around the marina for conventional signal (and ground based digital). Bought satelite system less than £200 all up and can use anywhere.

Chrisp ;o)

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[Guest]

You don`t have a t.v. on board to watch the programmes. It`s to show people you have one. When people come on by boat the first thing they say is OH LOOK a T.V .We very rarely turn it on after all what is there to watch.

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[Guest]

Which one did you buy as I am looking for one at the moment?

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[c_j]

Ok then what is best, I agree to a certain extent that TV on board is not really necessary but sometimes I like to watch news at lunchtimes and at present our reception is rubbish. It may be an ariel problem but I have not really investigated yet, but if there were a reasonably priced fix that did not include moving satalite dishes around the foredeck I would be up for that.

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[markc]

works for me! The box runs off 240v, but I have not checked the transformer to see if it is 12v. Would easily run off a cheapo inverter

M

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[ccscott49]

I tried everything for a picture, including most of the boat/caravan antennas. I bought a satellite system, with the dish on the quay, great picture, but you do need the 60cm dish, not the 30cm one. (in the Med) Only use it during the winter when tied up in a marina, no use at anchor. Don't want it in the summer anyway, too busy, enjoying myself, outside.

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