Car TV antenna - setup and installation

In modern life in cars, special attention is paid to comfort. Equipment is installed here that will make regular use of the car enjoyable. Modern models often include televisions, but this is not found everywhere. Since a vehicle can become a place for a long stay during a trip, it requires conditions for relaxation.

Television in this case performs an irreplaceable function. However, the image cannot be obtained if there is no car antenna. Here we need to consider in detail how TV antennas are mounted on a car and selected.

There are a number of criteria for selection

How to choose a device

When choosing such a device, you need to understand that this equipment will provide signal reception and transmission for the TV. That is why when choosing, you need to be guided by the following recommendations:

A car antenna must provide high-quality signal reception, regardless of where the car is located.
It should be understood that the antenna for a car radio must have compact dimensions so as not to hide a lot of space.
It is worth deciding in advance for yourself where the active antenna will be placed (on the car body or inside the cabin).
When choosing, you need to choose for yourself the optimal type of such device for receiving and transmitting a signal.
The choice should be made based on your financial capabilities (since such equipment has a relatively high cost).
It is not recommended to purchase little-known devices from dubious automotive equipment manufacturers.
You should also understand that the vehicle already has a built-in radio receiver (it is best to combine the devices, or make one with an amplifier).
It should be noted that a digital antenna picks up the signal much better compared to analog devices.
It is also worth noting that if you need a good receiver that will transmit a reliable signal for playback, you need to buy from official stores, which also provide a guarantee.

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If you take all these points into account, you have the opportunity to choose high-quality equipment that will provide your vehicle with television anywhere, regardless of the landscape and terrain. Additionally, when selecting a device, you need to read the recommendations of other drivers and specialists.

Important! After purchase, a car TV set-top box (antenna) must be installed accordingly, in compliance with the technological process (this will achieve the best effect, as well as the highest quality image and sound).

TV tuner DVB T2 for cars.

The number of necessary modifications directly depends on choosing the right model. First, imagine where you will place the TV tuner and how convenient it will be for you to switch channels on it. DVB T2 TV tuners are very compact devices that can easily fit in the glove compartment, on the dashboard, or under the dashboard. The difference is in ease of use.

By and large, all you need from it is to switch channels. That is, you can disassemble the body of the device, unsolder the IR receiver and use the wiring to take it either to the torpedo or to another place where it will be completely invisible. But why such difficulties? Many models of digital tuners are sold with a ready-made remote IR receiver. World Vision T39, Orion RS T19 HD, Selenga T60 are just some of the tuner models that come with an external IR receiver. And the TV tuner itself can be hidden in a suitable niche; it is not necessary to see it.

The first problem is solved. The next snag is powering the DVB T2 digital tuner from the car. This is more difficult. There is no 220 volt outlet in the car. But the tuner itself does not require such voltage. External power supplies that come with the already mentioned home set-top boxes (World Vision T39, Orion RS T19 HD, Selenga T60) convert 220 volts of the home network into 5 or 12 volts, from which they operate.

There are several solutions here. Car inverter. The simplest and most expensive way. Converts 12 volt car network to 220 volt. There are no prices less than 2000 rubles.

If you are familiar with soldering, you can solder the required adapter cable yourself from the supplied power supply.

The third option will require a small investment. Car charger for your phone, suitable for voltage and current. This option is the most acceptable for most car enthusiasts, because it does not require large amounts of time, labor and money.

TV antenna rating

Despite the fact that every car enthusiast has different tastes and preferences, there is a rating of television set-top boxes that are most often installed in a car.

Let's look at the most popular models and brands that drivers prefer to choose:

triad 2696 (this device can be found in almost any specialized store; the antenna has an average cost of two thousand rubles);
antey 914 (a fairly simple model for a vehicle, while it has stable signal reception, the cost of this model is on average 470 rubles);
alan x-turbo 80 (an expensive model that has excellent characteristics, which is why it is actively used by many drivers; the price of the device averages 4,200 rubles);
megaJet ML-145, MAG-160 (a relatively inexpensive device with excellent characteristics that allows you to provide a high-quality signal in a car; the device costs an average of 1,900 rubles);
bosh Autofun PRO (due to its low price, this device has gained widespread recognition among Russian drivers; on average, the price of a device varies from 800 rubles);
supra SAF-3 (the rating of the best car TV antennas is also complemented by this wonderful model; at its low cost of 320 rubles, it produces a truly high-quality and good signal with image and sound);
triad 690 (a good model that has many positive reviews among domestic car enthusiasts, the average price for such a device is within one thousand rubles).

The Corona brand car television antenna deserves special attention. These devices are also widely popular, but are not widely known among vehicle owners.

Important! It doesn’t matter what brand of car TV antenna is purchased (crown, supra, bosh or triad), in any case it is necessary to install and configure it accordingly, otherwise the desired result will not be achieved.

Car antennas come in different types

How to install a TV in a car

For this you will need a receiver. The modern market offers a wide range of these devices. The quality of TV signal reception depends on the receiver model and system. To watch programs or movies without interference, you will need a good car TV antenna. Her choice needs to be done first.

TV receivers are divided into two types:

liquid crystal analog;
tuners.

There are innovative models configured to receive the new DVB-T broadcast standard. But they are not yet widespread. The digital standard is not cheap, and not accessible to everyone, due to many restrictions.

Therefore, before choosing a television device, you need to think about buying a suitable antenna.

Types of television antennas

Most often, antennas are installed in transport where the DVB t2 broadcast format is used. However, this point is not the main distinguishing feature. Let's look at the main indicators by which devices for car TVs differ:

First of all, the difference lies in signal reception (there are digital, analog, and satellite successors);
The types of tuners in cars differ in the thickness and number of conductor strands through which the signal is transmitted to the TV;
there is a difference in the connection options between the receiver and the device for broadcasting television channels;
for such devices built-in, as well as external or internal successors can be used;
There is a difference in the case when a signal amplifier is present, or it is completely absent on the model.

Based on all these distinctive features, you can choose the optimal device for yourself that will meet all the needs of the car enthusiast.

Important! When choosing the type of antenna for a car, it is extremely important to understand how the device will be mounted on the external or internal parts of the car, since depending on this point the wires will be routed out.

It should be understood that not everyone can afford to purchase new equipment, and it is not recommended to trust designs that have already been in use. There is an alternative here - making a car TV antenna with your own hands. If you can’t cope with this task yourself.

We recommend that you contact our company, where qualified specialists will help you select everything you need, as well as, if necessary, assemble the device and install it on a vehicle. All work is done quickly and efficiently. We charge a modest fee for our services, but provide clients with a long guarantee.

What are the benefits of a homemade device?

A homemade antenna for a car TV does not have a long range or superior signal reception, but in terms of these characteristics the device is not inferior to branded ones. It is suitable for driving around the city and in nature.

You won’t need a matching device, for which you not only need to calculate the number of turns, but also select a wire of the required thickness, and then seal it. In addition, you will have to spend money on additional materials.

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DIY car antenna

Here it should be understood that only an active car television antenna can be manufactured. To receive a signal from a satellite (satellite dish), expensive equipment is required, as well as knowledge of satellite parameters. In this case, we will consider in detail how to make an attachment for your car yourself:

first of all, you need to decide on the type of device that will be assembled independently;
it is also necessary to select the appropriate diagram of the device (today all such drawings are freely available on the Internet);
Next, you need to prepare all the elements to assemble the corresponding structure in the car;
It is also important to prepare all the tools that will be needed when making the device;
further, according to the drawing, you need to connect all the components, and also check the system for functionality;
subsequently, the circuit is disassembled again, after which each element is mounted in the prepared place;
after the fixation is completed, it is necessary to separate the wiring so that it does not come into contact with other electrical appliances;
at the end, you need to check the entire system for functionality (if necessary, eliminate errors);
Then all you have to do is set up the channels on your TV and then save them into memory.

You can make the antenna yourself
. It should be understood that connecting the antenna in the car must be done with the car de-energized, as there is a risk of receiving an electric shock. Everything is connected to the network only when all exposed areas are properly insulated.

It is worth noting that the power supply is checked last, and if errors are detected, it is also necessary to first de-energize the system, and only then troubleshoot problems.

Results.

You can buy a DVB T2 digital tuner in your car quite inexpensively. You will have to struggle a little with laying the wires and adapting the home system to the car. But it's worth it.

A digital antenna does not have to be a car antenna. To begin with, its role can be played by an ordinary coil of wire on the rear window of the car.

As a digital DVB T2 tuner, it is better to take a set-top box with a remote IR receiver and an external power supply. This will save a lot of effort and time.

A little imagination, a bit of desire and a drop of free time - that’s all you need to get terrestrial digital television in your car. Try, experiment and you will succeed. Good luck!

How to make the right choice

The purchase always begins with the purchase of the TV itself. Innovative models are multifunctional and compatible with any gadgets - set-top boxes, cameras, video cameras, players. Car cameras, navigator, and parking sensors are also connected to them.

It is worth asking for the following information:

Manufacturer country. Many people prefer to buy imported devices, but they are not always convenient. Such models do not receive meter wave channels well - much worse than domestic ones.
Availability of “city” mode. Designed to protect against interference that may appear while driving around the city due to the influence of mobile communications, power grids and other factors.
Turbo mode. Strengthens reception when the car is far from the receiving station (outside the city).

These parameters always matter.