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I must admit to being abit confused as to which ariel I buy. I want to use my portable 12V DVD/TV in the van but the supplied ariel is not much use. Infact, its totaly useless.

I think I need one with a booster, but theres so many and there prety expensive.

I dont mind spending the money if it works well! Whats all this directional mean?

Ive seen a couple on ebay marketed as Status for about 125 pounds, are these OK?

Thankyou for any advise.

 stay away from the STATUS 315,not much use for digi signals unless in a strong area.

 best go for a directional one.

any booster box 12v or 240v will inprove signal but before spending your hard earned cash on an ariel take a look at this first

http://www.caravanchannel.co.uk/2009/players/YTmaxview.html

Blimey, that was quick. Thanks chaps. On doing a search, I have come to the conclusion that the flying saucer types are not much good and that directional is the way to go. Am i correct in saying that by directional, you have to move it yourself to get the signal??

Ive seen a Status 530 on Ebay for 124 quid. Its not the saucer type though.

Thanks again, Im off for another hunt around.

Quote: Originally posted by jaysere03 on 06/9/2009

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any booster box 12v or 240v will inprove signal but before spending your hard earned cash on an ariel take a look at this first

http://www.caravanchannel.co.uk/2009/players/YTmaxview.html

 

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So, after watching that, if you want a hassle free set-up and veiwing experiance, get a dish and a freesat box or the freeair thingy. Obviuosly a more expensive option but more reliable.

I will be after something that picks up a digital signal reliabley as my portable TV has a built in digital tunner. Thanks for that link though, it was still enlightening!

I found that link just after paying around £50 for ariel frm caravan suplies shop.

aldi and maplins are both selling a freesat system complete for same price,however theres some talk of dish being to small for reception in certain areas

Quote: Originally posted by jaysere03 on 07/9/2009

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aldi and maplins are both selling a freesat system complete for same price,however theres some talk of dish being to small for reception in certain areas

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So could be a grey area then?!

After looking around ebay and Towsure (loads of em!) I was thinking about getting one of these- http://www.waudbys.co.uk/products/details/21290.html with a mast, any thoughts?

I was also wondering if these are any good- http://www.waudbys.co.uk/products/details/1609.html ??