TV Reception on a boat
Does anyone know the best type of TV to install on a boat e.g normal anologe or digital. I have a 32' Mustang that has a TV installed but the antenna top has been removed (like that when I bought it) so do I spend just $180 getting a new antenna or pay the hole hog and install a new digital system. And yes dollars count, I just don't want the crapy TV reception that seems to plague marine TV. Any feedback welcome.
keep in mind analogue reception is supposed to be phased out shortly
Last edited by marco; 18-03-2008 at 02:55 AM.
DVB-T would be your best bet.
There are twin diversity DVB T boxes available, and also active antennae. These are suitable for mobile use and will give you a better chance of acceptable reception than any other means. (except maybe satellite with a gyro/radome!)
mate i bought a sm colour lcd tv on ebay from hongkong then the 12v powered arial booster made in nz from bcf i get a good steady pic tv price was doubled by mail costs but about 150 but it is all in line of site to get get a great pic
Thanks Guy's, Marco hit the nail on the head I should look at a long term solution
DVB-t!!Originally Posted by Beeracudda
Here is the first link from a google search in Aust.
http://www.gme.net.au/marine/stereos/gt9600.php
We have an 17" LCD widescreen TV with builtin DVD player that runs on 12v DC/240v AC. We use it at home in the bedroom and when overnighting in the boat, hook it on the wall in the cabin. We also use a 12volt digital set top box with it and have perfect picture whereever we go.
The areal came with an amplifier but we dont use it, usually amplifiers are not good with digital reception.
second what searay said. easiest solution we did was a new lcd 19inch with built in dvd player & digitial reciever. then purchased a ufo maestro 360 degree marine aerial ($220). can get tv off wide caloundra. pretty much everywhere. you pay for what you get in regards to aerials.
good luck
cheers
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