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Portable tv (51 posts / 4,907 views)
Mikee Mikee
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Post #1 14 Nov 2020 21:07
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Hello I've got this portable tv but I can't tune it to get any channels does any one have the same one that can help ? Thanks

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Freeview-10-1inch-battery-digital-BLACK/dp/B07DD9WRPR#immersive-view_1605386825012
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #2 14 Nov 2020 21:18
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have you tried on your home tv aerial ?
Spod Spod
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Post #3 14 Nov 2020 21:24
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Have you got a magnetic aerial with it? If so, stick it on your barrow, I used to have a similar model and it wouldn't work otherwise
Mikee Mikee
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Post #4 14 Nov 2020 21:54
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I haven't I'll get a lead and try it see if that works
armalitemk1 armalitemk1
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Post #5 14 Nov 2020 21:55
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I don't have that model but one from maplins (before they went under) what I've found is tune them in at home first , buy a camping areal or the type that looks like an old style house aireal but a lot smaller then get a portable signal booster or even a house one that runs on 5v or 12v it will work then
Mikee Mikee
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Post #6 14 Nov 2020 21:55
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I'll try attaching it to something see if that does the trick I've got the normal pull aerial and the magnetic one am I searching for the channels I'm dtv mode ?
Mikee Mikee
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Post #7 14 Nov 2020 21:57
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I've bought a aerial from curry's today so I'll give that a play with tomorrow see if I can set it up
armalitemk1 armalitemk1
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Post #8 14 Nov 2020 22:13
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Still think you'll need a booster have a look at item no 333251459299 on eBay sadly I can't do picture's on here unless Currys do one
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #9 14 Nov 2020 22:22
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am I searching for the channels I'm dtv mode ? YES ! DTV is digital

and that tv does Analogue too but thats switched off now so ONLY scan for DTV (Digital television)
SPINBOWLER SPINBOWLER
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Post #10 14 Nov 2020 22:48
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A booster makes a big difference if your not to close to the transmitter, I had a Nextbase TV with a boosted aerial years ago, the best you could get at the time.

Don't waste your time with Curry's, absolute ****ers and **** products, buy from a truckers or camping shop, much better brands.

As stated make sure it has a magnetic base and stick it on the barrow.

Tuning in at home is pointless if where you fish is covered by a different transmitter so only do it down the lake.

PS: for the price of the tv you could probably get a data only sim to watch tv/sky on a pad for a year??
tnuc tnuc
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Post #11 14 Nov 2020 22:54
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try home tv ariel first if works ....
look for ariel with DB gain ...some thing like
Indoor TV Antenna by One For All one.
it a indoor ariel 12 volts can be powerd by tv if it has it through ariel lead
if not make a lead up powerd by any 12 volt batt
mine is 45 DB gain works anywere just cover with palstic bag (tesco ) others are available
cost me £22 tesco a long time ago 10 + year and still works
if any spelling mistakes... no kb police needed.. thanks
Dyslexic

oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #12 14 Nov 2020 23:56
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Oh your dyslexic too !

they told me I would never be any good at poetry because I am dyslexic ! but so far I have made 2 jugs and a vase so **** them
116lee
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Post #13 15 Nov 2020 10:56
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love it Geezer!
luckyjim luckyjim
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Post #14 15 Nov 2020 11:40
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and the dyslexic pimp....bought a warehouse

Its not funny being dyslexic , all of us are to a certain point
regged regged
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Post #15 15 Nov 2020 20:17
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I used to use a signal booster that took 2x AA batteries and attached the portable aerial to the top of a made up rod with velco straps and propped it up against the bivvy, usually got a really good signal, not doing more than 24 hours these days so go as light as possible and havent used the tv in a couple of years - I think the signal is a lot stronger now a days.
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