TV after digital switch

Harriet · 20-01-2009, 04:50

For those of you who have TVs on board, what will you do after all US markets go to digital? Will you connect a converter box? Or switch to satellite TV like Dish Network?

We have a dish and "follow me" system, but since we will only be on the boat sporadically starting this summer, I am loathe to pay a monthly subscription. Has anyone already hooked up a converter box? Is it much more difficult than hooking one up to a home-based TV?

aquavit · 20-01-2009, 07:33

The only difference from hooking one up at home would be if you use a 12 volt tv now. I don't think any of the converter boxes operate on 12 volts so you would have to run your inverter.

**David M** · 20-01-2009, 08:12

This digital to analog converter box runs off 12 volt DC and draws 4.5 watts maximum. I would imagine there are others.

Artec T3A Pro DTV Converter Box

Cadence · 20-01-2009, 09:24

DTVs have gotten so cheap, in sizes suited for or onboard, take the box money and apply it to a flat screen. You will also free up some space.

scallywag · 20-01-2009, 13:43

Yes, go to a HD TV or buy a HD VCR to connect to the TV. Personally, I am going to buy a HD TV with a built in DVD.
John

Factor · 20-01-2009, 14:52

I can get a 12 volt digital TV with DVD in built - flat screen and about 15 inch screen for 399 Australian (which is about 20 cents US at the current exchange rate - actually its about 250 US) have one on order for the new boat

Squeaks · 20-01-2009, 16:39

I bought a 13-inch dTV/DVD along with a pivot wall (bulkhead) bracket from 12 Volt Travel Color Flat Panel LCD TV's - Appliances - Coffee Makers - Heaters - Refrigerators - Air Compressors - Power Supply and love it!

20-01-2009, 04:50	#1
Harriet Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Caribbean Boat: 2004 Manta 42 - Perseverance Posts: 297	TV after digital switch For those of you who have TVs on board, what will you do after all US markets go to digital? Will you connect a converter box? Or switch to satellite TV like Dish Network? We have a dish and "follow me" system, but since we will only be on the boat sporadically starting this summer, I am loathe to pay a monthly subscription. Has anyone already hooked up a converter box? Is it much more difficult than hooking one up to a home-based TV?

20-01-2009, 07:33	#2
aquavit Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	digital tv The only difference from hooking one up at home would be if you use a 12 volt tv now. I don't think any of the converter boxes operate on 12 volts so you would have to run your inverter.

20-01-2009, 08:12	#3
David M Moderator Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Boat: research vessel Posts: 5,189	This digital to analog converter box runs off 12 volt DC and draws 4.5 watts maximum. I would imagine there are others. Artec T3A Pro DTV Converter Box __________________ David Life begins where land ends.

20-01-2009, 16:39	#7
Squeaks Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oxnard / Alameda, CA Boat: Golden Gate 30, Westerly 23 Posts: 154 Images: 3	I bought a 13-inch dTV/DVD along with a pivot wall (bulkhead) bracket from 12 Volt Travel Color Flat Panel LCD TV's - Appliances - Coffee Makers - Heaters - Refrigerators - Air Compressors - Power Supply and love it! __________________ We can't change the wind - but we can adjust our sails.

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20-01-2009, 09:24	#4
Cadence Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SC Boat: None Posts: 153	DTVs have gotten so cheap, in sizes suited for or onboard, take the box money and apply it to a flat screen. You will also free up some space.

20-01-2009, 13:43	#5
scallywag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Augustine, Fl Boat: Allied Princess, 36-Scallywag Posts: 586 Images: 8	Yes, go to a HD TV or buy a HD VCR to connect to the TV. Personally, I am going to buy a HD TV with a built in DVD. John

20-01-2009, 14:52	#6
Factor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Boat: Seawind 1000xl "Dilligara" Posts: 627	I can get a 12 volt digital TV with DVD in built - flat screen and about 15 inch screen for 399 Australian (which is about 20 cents US at the current exchange rate - actually its about 250 US) have one on order for the new boat

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