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Log Periodic TV Antenna $20 Delivered from Kogan
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It looks like a VHF/UHF combo, this would probably work well in somewhere like Brisbane or Ipswich but terrible on the Gold Coast as on the gold coast they only broadcast UHF.
Have a look what's on your Neighbours houses if it looks similar to this it should work.
Does it only periodically get signal?
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Haven't used the antenna from Kogan but a log periodic antenna is pretty standard for most situations in Aust. I live in rural vic and work for a sparkie business (admin) we installl LP antennas without issue. The transmitter is around 100km away. Usually need a booster for 2 or more tvs if both on at the same time. We buy LP antenna for around this price wholesale so price is good. There isn't much to them picture is typical. Better than a coat hanger !!n
I bought this antenna a few months ago. I was not impressed by how thin the rods are, I reckon a heavy bird landing on the rods will bend them. Then again, maybe the rods are so thin that a heavy bird wouldn't try. Installed mine inside the roof space (tile roof), so birds aren't a problem for me.
I have not used the Kogan one but I have used (http://www.selby.com.au/32-element-tv-antenna-vhf-uhf-log-pe…) which looks almost identical. Works in our house for 3 tv's. We have a good signal so no need for a booster.
anyone know what to do with an old tv antenna that was taken down off a roof recently??
Sell or give away on Gumtree?
We just had our antenna changed, and cut the rods easily with a snip, and hacksawed the pole in two and it all fit in the recycling bin. We were told by the installer than they are accepted for recycling.
If it has rusty bits you can clean them up & give it away so someone can use it again. No need to recycle.
Ours was 30 years old and held together by gaf tape, until it finally stopped working. Sometimes things just got to go!
Another identical item for a buck or two less:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-TV-Antenna-32-Element-Log-Per…How does this connect to TV?
Coax cable
Ah ok, is this better than a small Crest CIDA11 with built in mains powered amplifier?
http://crest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Crest-Signals-Catalog…
It depends on how good the TV reception is in your location.
If you receive a strong signal, can see the TV transmitter mast directly, and don't suffer from signal reflections, then both antennas will work well. If you are in an area with poor signal reception, both antennas will be poor.
It comes down to what reception problems you have. If your TV reception fades in and out as you move around the Crest antenna, then this antenna will probably be better - but you'll also have the expenses of mounting it on a pole or on the roof, and running a cable between the TV and the antenna.
Can you see the TV transmitter mast from your location (binoculars allowed), and do you experience fading?
@Russ: thanks for the detailed explaination, I currently dont have a TV antenna point in the bedroom of an apartment, so was going to buy one of those to get reception for TV … thoughts?
@db2k:
I've used an Aldi flat-panel antenna, similar to the Crest antenna, and while it worked, I found that walking around in the room would make the signal fade in and out. This is because flat-panel antennas are not really directional, the signal being reflected signal by my body would sometimes cancel out the received signal.Directional antennas like the one in this deal are the "gold standard" for TV reception, but as you probably don't have access to roof space, it could be difficult.
As long as you don't mind clearing off some spider webs every now and then, you could just put this antenna on top of a cardboard box, on top of a wardrobe. The aim is to keep it safely above head-height. Don't get closer than about 30cm to the ceiling, there may be metalwork in the ceiling, and you don't want metalwork too close to the antenna, or you'll spoil its reception characteristics.
This is a directional antenna, you'll have to point it towards the TV transmitter towers - which could take a bit of guesswork if they're not visible from the window of your bedroom.
Also, if you do put the antenna inside your room, be aware that TV signals lose a lot of their strength when going through brick walls. Concrete walls can be worse, as they often have steel reinforcing. If the TV signal has to go through two or more brick walls, you'll probably have poor reception, no matter what antenna you use.
@Russ: Thanks for the insight,so the best bet night be this one that can be mounted on a window (say 30 cm from ceiling)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-Indoor-Amplified-HDTV-TV-…vs this one which will be placed along side the tv unit
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Avico-TVA120-Active-Digital-Indoo…What do you think?
The Avico one looks better, because it says "Can be powered by DTV set top box", so you won't need to use the power adaptor. Check to see if your TV has an "antenna power" setting. If it doesn't, and your TV has an unused USB socket, look for an antenna that can be powered from USB. This way the antenna will only be powered when your TV is turned on, thereby consuming less power, and not using up another mains socket.
The "40 miles" antenna requires 5V power, so could probably be powered by USB, but doesn't have a USB plug. Also, don't expect you can just place it on a window and get good reception, with the Aldi one it had to be aimed at the TV towers for good reception.
The Aldi TV antenna is USB powered, or can be powered down the antenna cable if your TV has an "antenna power" setting. Sadly not available at the moment though. If you aren't in a hurry, waiting for Aldi to sell again may be the best option, because you can easily return it if it doesn't work well enough. Or you may know someone who can lend you one, to try it out.
Myself, if the signal only has to go through a single brick or wooden wall, I'd buy the antenna in this deal and put it on top of a cupboard. Or if I had a patio from which the TV towers can be seen, I'd mount it to the ceiling of the patio, above head height. Add some cable ties, sticking upwards, to prevent birds from roosting on it.
Has anyone tried this antenna?
Any feedback or comments?