TV antenna

[mountaintramp]

i'm looking for a small easy to put up and take down outdoor TV antenna. i don't wat to spend the big bucks for one that's made for RVs. i've seen some small ones about the size of a sat. dish, that claim to have a 150 mile range. anyone have a recommendation? <br>

 

[Stillwater]

TV signals are limited to visual horizon (line-of-sight / curvature of the earth) short of some funny science that is tropospheric and ionospheric propogation. In other words, unless you've got the transmit tower on Everest, don't count on 150 miles. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br><br>Amplifiers can help but you are also amplifying wideband noise on occasion - noise reduction feature help. Amplification really does more for the length of the run from the antenna to the receiver/decoder than for amplifying the input signal. For strong signals (few obstruction and 30-40 miles or less) then a multi-directional antenna is fine. <br><br>I would look at these two:<br>http://www.usa.philips.com/c/tv-and...r-outdoor-18-db-amplified-sdv8622t_27/prd/en/<br><br>http://www.usa.philips.com/c/tv-and...r-outdoor-22-db-amplified-sdv8625t_27/prd/en/<br><br>Channel Master is one of the best for LARGER outdoor antennas.<br>http://www.frys.com/product/5834763?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG<br><br>Go to Antennaweb.org as a resource... enter the zip code of a sample area you plan to camp and take a look at what you can do.<br><br>Enjoy<br><br><br><br>

 

[1oleman]

That is the antenna I put on my class A.&nbsp; Works very well.&nbsp; Ed<br>

 

[mountaintramp]

which one are you guys looking at, the bi-directional or omni? <br>

 

[mountaintramp]

i looked into the <span id="post_message_1270333094"><b><font color="#003366" size="3">Hideaway HA-0130 Antenna, </font></b></span>and came across one review that said the range of this antenna is up to 20 miles. 1oleman, is that your experience?&nbsp; that's not much range considering most of the places i camp.<br>

 

[mountaintramp]

originally i was looking at these:<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://antennadeals.com/HD2805.html">http://antennadeals.com/HD2805.html</a><br><br>but i read some reviews which were mixed. mostly people were commenting on the flimsy construction of the built in rotator. this is a directional antenna. <br><br>when i was in Quartzsite last year there was a seller with antennas that looked real similar, but i didn't ask the price.<br><br>

 

[fredcdobbs]

Anybody have one of these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-FL55...ntenna/dp/B00BN5Z2WM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-FL55...ntenna/dp/B00BN5Z2WM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top</a><br><br>I am still in an apartment and plan on disconnecting my cable and go with Netflix etc, and bought this for local HD TV. I wanted an antenna that would also work when I finally get to mobile living which is taking me longer than expected. Great reviews on this and it looks like it can also go in a van or rv.

 

[rokguy]

<EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">Here in Oz, I use the 12v amplified V design directional it works a treat and the areas where I though I would not get reception I did, good stuff. I bought mine from Jaycar electronics online.</SPAN></STRONG></EM><BR><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">I here the Saturn TV aerial is the best one avaliable here. 12v amplified, payTV, phone and internet compatible.</SPAN></STRONG></EM><BR><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">I don't know if you guys can get either.<BR><BR><IMG class=bbc_img src="http://saturnantennas.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/caravan-antenna-with-phone-aerial.jpg" rel="lightbox">&nbsp;</SPAN></STRONG></EM><BR><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #888888">Geoff</SPAN></STRONG></EM>

 

[FreeTVGuy]

<p>Hi there,<br><br>I have some firsthand experience with various different types of tv antennas as I travel all the time in my rv and needed something that I could pack along and bring with me wherever I needed to go.<br><br>I originally tried some high end expensive tv antennas from Channel Master and Winegard and as durable as they were built they lacked signal strength, quality, and ease to install and remove when needed. I eventually decided to stop using these and did some research online on forums and review sites to find a good quality antenna which wasn't going to cost and arm and a leg.<br><br>I ended up purchasing a Lava HD2605 from antennadeals.com and after receiving the antenna within a couple days I right away was able to install the antenna rather easily and was able to tell that this antenna was going to be very simple to take down and move. I was shocked to be honest at not only the amount of hd channels which I was able to pick up with this antenna, but also the clarity and quality. This antenna was actually 1/4 of the price I paid for the higher end more expensive antennas yet has so far blown them out of the water in regards to performance!<br><br>I was so thrilled with the quality and price of this antenna that I ended up ordering a second antenna from antennadeals.com which was a Lava HD2805 for my house. Now whether I'm out on the road in my rv or at home I can rest assured in knowing that I have an hd tv antenna that works for me!<br><br>Best of luck on choosing the right antenna for you!<br><br>~FreeTVGuy~</p>

 

[Guest]

<a href="http://www.ebay.com/bhp/mobile-tv-antenna" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mobile TV antennas</a>

 

[Guest]

This guy had a motor problem with the Lava HD-2605<br><br><a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

 

[RVTravel]

I'd be skeptical of someone whose first post is about a certain antenna website and whose name is about freetv.

 

[highdesertranger]

my thoughts exactly.&nbsp; highdesertranger

 

[caseyc]

<a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Omnidir...9415215&amp;st=terk antenna&amp;cp=1&amp;lp=6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Omnidir...9415215&amp;st=terk antenna&amp;cp=1&amp;lp=6<br><br></a>I have this Terk amplified TV antenna that I bought from a local Best Buy store. This antenna is "amplified" which means in order to get a stronger signal, you plug the antenna into an electrical outlet for more power. &nbsp;I plug the sucker into an inverter connected to an auxillary battery inside the van. &nbsp;This antenna works so darn well in my van for picking up all kinds of free over-the-air TV shows that I bought a second one for my apartment. &nbsp;I literally cancelled my Comcast monthly television subscription that I was paying $25 monthly for basic TV channels. &nbsp;For my van setup, I have the Terk antenna placed on the window-sill of my van interior, and I'm using a Toshiba 19" LCD flat screen high-def television set, which is also powered by my van's auxillary battery. &nbsp;At home, I have the Terk antenna resting on top of my Toshiba 37" high-def LCD television set. &nbsp;Even though the specs say you don't need to make any adjustments to this antenna, it's still best to place the antenna at a higher location, and preferably near a window if possible. &nbsp;At home, my Terk antenna is about 20 feet away from the living room window, and is simply resting on top of the TV set which is placed on a table. &nbsp;Every so often I need to do a 5 minute scan (or re-scan) in order to find or re-find certain TV channels. &nbsp;By the way, if anyone is new to this technology, every time you move your van to a new location, you must re-scan for TV channels for the new location you're at. &nbsp;The quality of TV reception greatly depends on where you are located, plus whether the antenna is amplified or not. &nbsp;Spending $70 on this antenna is one of the best gadgets I've ever bought, and has saved me $25 every month for not having to pay the stupid Comcast utility company. &nbsp;Granted I don't get to see HBO, ESPN, or other special shows, but hey, you can't beat the price of free! &nbsp;I generally only watch local news on basic channels anyway, so this suits me fine.<br><br><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Omnidir...9415215&amp;st=terk antenna&amp;cp=1&amp;lp=6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><br></a>