bruceow
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Post by bruceow on Nov 9, 2017 4:02:32 GMT -8
Looking to get a TV antenna for my 59 Sun Cruiser and wanted to know what other people use? Let me know, thanks!
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nccamper
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Post by nccamper on Nov 9, 2017 11:23:21 GMT -8
Welcome bruceow! Most places we camp don't have a clear TV signal so we went with downloaded movies with netflix and Amazon. To be honest, I watch TV at night with my earbuds...my wife likes silence while she reads. ![]() ![]() |
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 9, 2017 13:40:41 GMT -8
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Hamlet
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Post by Hamlet on Nov 9, 2017 21:33:33 GMT -8
We use exactly the same TV antenna that the original owners would have used in Hamlet back in 1959: But were purists.
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Post by vikx on Nov 9, 2017 22:03:54 GMT -8
Rabbit Ears. If you are camping in the hills, the signal will be lost anyway...
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Post by turbodaddy on Nov 10, 2017 5:00:10 GMT -8
Not entirely on topic, but a lot of people don't know that all major broadcast networks (ABC,NBC,CBS) are required to send out high definition TV over the air. The picture quality is better than cable and it is FREE! Antennas are available from about $50 to $150 at places like best buy. The only drawback is that it only works within about a 50 mile range of the broadcast tower. Not for camping, but a great thing for more urban folk.
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Post by Ten on Nov 10, 2017 16:07:40 GMT -8
One of these ought to do it....  |
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Post by highrolla7 on Nov 13, 2017 9:12:33 GMT -8
I use a cheap set of rabbit ears and works well when at urban campgrounds. But, if in the sticks out in rural areas, sometimes Im only able to get 1 or 2 channels. With the switch over to digital, it became a real pain because either the signal comes in or not at all. With an analog signal you were still able to see and hear something, but may not be clear. Now, if it doesn't come in strong enough, it will freeze, not come in at all or be very choppy to the point its useless. Without a strong signal, over the air is worthless.
TJ
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