dhmeissner
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I've tried to live by this sentiment since the 70's... not always being successful
After living and learning on a 36ft Grand banks for a week.
I liked it but I missed my 1 -2 hours of nightly TV, sports
Fox news, local news, Last man standing etc.
What do most of you experienced liveaboards do for TV?
Time in the boat is quality time without TV.
Actually, the question is "What do most of you experienced liveaboards do for TV?"For all the folks who posted that they don't like or watch TV, that's fine, it's a personal choice but since the thread is about how to get TV reception on a boat, I have to wonder why you bothered to respond.
Couldn't agree more! Programs I love to watch on my boat include the Masters, pro football, Gunsmoke & the news while taking an occasional break in the cockpit with a cold one.Nothing like watching College Football while fishing.
Actually, the question is "What do most of you experienced liveaboards do for TV?"
To which a valid answer is "Don't watch".
As I am not an experienced liveaboard, I will refrain from replying. ��
For all the folks who posted that they don't like or watch TV, that's fine, it's a personal choice but since the thread is about how to get TV reception on a boat, I have to wonder why you bothered to respond.
An amplified directional antenna might get a few more signals, in some situations... but then directional antennas that aren't easily re-aimable come with their own issues when you move the boat. It would be possible to have two -- selectable -- antenna feeds; one omni and one directional. Not worth that effort, in our case, but YMMV.
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you use data but vzw (verizon wireless) now has unlimited data available cheap.
P.S. Once it captures the signal, it never loses it...even in bumpy seas or changing course! It's really fantastic!
Must be the extra grounding.Wes! Relax buddy, you'll do yourself an injury then you won't be able to go boating! Opinions are like belly buttons, we all have them and we all like to prognosticate. I'm surprised we haven't brought in anchors yet. In fact, I get a pretty good tv signal using my new 30 kg Trefoil 316 Bruce clone with 100' of 5/16th high-test to bring in those groovy Icelandic shows with the subtitles...nay, nay, nay.
Couldn't agree more! Programs I love to watch on my boat include the Masters, pro football, Gunsmoke & the news while taking an occasional break in the cockpit with a cold one.
We have KVH and Direct and wouldn't want to be without it. We do like to keep current and we love sports. Then we also like total nonsense television and freely admit it.
Someone asked about internet and yes there are similar options but far more expensive to purchase and to operate and speeds not like you have at home. Not a reasonable alternative to tv when at sea. An alternative though if you're at a marina with good WiFi.