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Our portable camping satellite systems has a co-ax lead with the screw in F type connectors each end. Our van has an external aerial socket that uses the standard push in type co-ax connectors. If I replace one of the F type on the dish co-ax cable with a push in type so I can connect to the van, will the signal (and picture) quality suffer? I would prefer doing it this way rather than having the cable go in through an open window or vent to the receiver.
The connector fitted to the van is routed to an inside cupboard where the Maxview amplifier is - should I route the satellite through the amplifier or straight into the sat receiver?
The standard TV push in plugs are lossy and an impedance mismatch for the satellite signals so are not recommended. On the other hand, there is no harm in seeing what signal strength/quality you get.
Again, the amplifier should not be used.
How about replacing the outside van socket with one of the TV and satellite ones invariably used nowadays?
We have a portable sat system too and for the odd occasion when I cannot get a good freeview signal I use it ...I feed it through the samme external coax aerial socket that I used for my terrestrial aerial using adaptors from Maplin ...they do a full range of adaptors ...Coax Plug to F Plug Adaptor, Coax Socket to F SocketAdaptor etc ...
So you can use one at the entry point and another at the end of the coax where it goes to the receiver.
Start looking at what I mean Here << ... on the left are links to all the other adaptors.
I have not noticed any appreciable loss of signal using them.
Mike
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I have the same problem, an outside normal tv socket. I did put a normal tv connector on the end of the coax lead from the satellite and i have not had a problem, it works just great.
I have since found a small adapter which screws on the end of a satellite connector and is a normal tv connector on the other end.
Thanks for the info everyone - I'll try using the existing external socket and see what quality of picture I get. The idea of an adapter sounds good so I have the option of the external socket or direct into the receiver.
Go for it Bigles, I do just as steersy without any problems, its more important to get a good signal in the first place than worry about losses on your feed into the receiver. If you have a good sized dish (65cm) you should have no problems anywhere in the UK.
peedee
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I'm thinking about buying one of the Maplins portable camping satelite TV systems....anyone with any experience or comments would be welcome.
Hi Charlie
They are OK for the money, but fiddly and obviously built down to a price.
If you have the readies available I think you would be a lot happier with a Maxview tripod setup, which is built to a much higher quality.
You also have the option of a small dish or a 66cm oval one, which will be OK for most of Europe.
Another advantage - you can choose which decoder box you buy. The Maplin box, and a number of others, are all much the same "badged" units, and you may not need to spend more than about 30 quid.
For ultimate convenience - no shouting back and fore to the missus while you stand outside and twiddle for ages in the freezing rain - you could go for a roof-mounted Maxview Crankup.
A lot more cash, but in my opinion well worth it. They are very good indeed. See >> here << for details of the system, a competitive price, and excellent service. (That's another pint you owe me Snelly )
Hope this helps
My opinion only of course, and no connection with Snelly, except as a very satisfied customer.
Not tried one of these but there is plenty of comment about them if you have a look in this forum. The dish is a bit small in my view especially if you want to use in on the continent.
peedee
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My problem is that the system has to be small and capable of being used on the vehicle and outside of my cottage in France...am I living in cloud cuckoo land....oh well
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