Antennas on caravans

Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 at 18:11

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TV Antenna

As all antenna designs are a compromise at some frequency, the trick is to work out what will give you the least compromise. To help get a broader understanding and hopefully clear up this confusion,

carlj

I need to replace the tv antenna on my van but not sure what is best there are about 3 or 4 different designs on e bay.The original antenna that came with the van is one of those white plastic ones with an extendible aerials each side but they pull out now.Any help appreciated

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Reply By: geoff&kay - Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 at 18:56

Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 at 18:56

winguard mate not perfect but generally okay

cheers

bigfoot

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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 at 19:36

Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 at 19:36

Except in areas that have vertical polarity like Erldunda and several other outback towns that piggy back off larger towns.

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Follow Up By: geoff&kay - Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 at 19:47

Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 at 19:47

off to CH CH tomorrow Kiwi [God help me] youngest daughter having her 1st

yes yes i know there are issues with them as i said GENERALLY THEY ARE OKAY

Bigfoot

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Follow Up By: Member - Duke (TAS) - Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 at 20:24

Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 at 20:24

Takes just a few minutes to change to Vertical. Have done it quite a few times when travelling in South Aus. Of course you will need a ladder to reach the top of the Antenna.
Duke

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Reply By: ozexplorer - Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 14:46

Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 14:46

Hi Carlj

We have the happy wanderer (the triangle shaped one) and find it great as long as you have power to run the booster, they work on both UHF & VHF and can be easliy changed, they can also sell you a book with the channel frequency for most of Australia.

Regards
Suellen

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