$5 TV Set

[smata67]

I know sometimes its convenient to have a TV out at the dish during setup. I came across this deal, thought someone might want it. I got the one with radio (scroll down) t does not have a coax jack, but does have RCA for both audio and video, can't say what jacks might be on the other:

http://www.officedepot.com/adRedir....Version1*LNav*Cat+Clear+092406&redirect=false

BTW, requires a great number of C batteries...

 

[iafirebuff]

Go for it! You don't have much to loose I use a little 5" b&w set - the #'s are kinda hard to read, but it works great! It has a 300 ohm input, so I use a balun for it.

 

[Pepper]

if it has audio & video inputs not too bad.

Those NTSC analog only tuners are gonna get real cheap soon.

 

[iafirebuff]

Maybe I can upgrade to a color screen, and a little bigger

 

[Digital Dude]

I use a 7" LCD screen that came with a 2 screen car DVD player. It's easier to read but doesn't run on batteries. I don't put dishes on roofs unless its absolutely the last resort.

 

[iafirebuff]

I have used mine on the roof, on the patio and in the yard

 

[Mr Tony]

I use a 13" color TV...nothing says fun like hauling that on the roof

 

[iafirebuff]

So who has/uses the bigest tv for aiming outside/on the roof?

 

[Mr Tony]

If I need to do a quicky install its the 13"
Otherwise I use my 20" (thing is pretty heavy to lug out so its only used when I have a "big day" of aiming)

 

[Eastcoast]

Great deal, I have one similar to it I paid 25 for and works well.

Dave

 

[Pepper]

So who has/uses the bigest tv for aiming outside/on the roof?

I win!

ok, so technically it's not outside and I sure as heck ain't gonna try carrying it up a ladder , but I positioned the dish farm in the back yard specifically so I can see the 54 inch RPTV through the back door. Much easier than hauling stuff out there.

 

[thiggin2]

Whats funny is if you go to the checkout the shipping charge is called a "Oversized Delivery Fee" :haha .

 

[dfergie]

I use a Ac/Dc 9" Color set (my tent camping set), I have a 5" Black and White Dc set somewhere in a camper, but have not used in many moons.

 

[iammike]

So who has/uses the bigest tv for aiming outside/on the roof?

I think I'm going to have everyone beat on this one. I can see my 100" projector screen through the window of my house standing next to my dish in the back yard. I usually just take a 13" set out to the dish during the day, but there's been a couple times at night when I've peaked a wildfeed from a ballgame and used the projector picture.

 

[vinnyv07]

I use an old 13 in tv/vcr combo for my dish aiming. There is nothing like having a tv out there with you. It's just a pain setting it up and carrying it out there with you.

 

[ghia]

I don't have an extra tv to take to the roof when aiming. I use my traxis 3500's front led signal display. I just set it to an active tp before going to the roof, usually true south. Only problem is having to use and extension cord for the power. Maybe one day I will look at converting it to use batteries and maybe fitting a small lcd screen into it, if I can find a cheap one somewhere.

 

[webbydude]

Thanks for the find!! I'm getting tired of showing up to installs and hearing "oh...you mean to tell me I need a television for you to verify a good install!?!"

It will certainly help things.

 

[PSB]

With the Traxis DBS 3500 you can also use the audio tone to help point the dish, enter a live TP and turn the TV volume up FULL!

Who needs a positve satellite ID meter when you have the Traxis DBS 3500!

 

[iafirebuff]

I can just see you all now When I win the lottery, I will get a big screen, a generator and a forklift for my aiming

 

[davidglewis]

Interesting,as sales of tv's tuning above channel 69,were banned back ithe 90's.They must be cleaning out warehouses in Taiwan!I use a13 inch color set
for work on dishes outside.