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RE: what is best way to get TV stations in RV
There are converter boxes available that will record OTA TV for less than $30. The ones I have work fairly well once you figure them out. They all seem to be using the same software. You can search Amazon for "TV converter box" and will find a bunch of them.
Here's one that I'm tempted to purchase: Digital converter box.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GdoUZ27mL._AC_SL1500_.jpg height=200I purchased one of these and unfortunately it uses the same crappy software. I like the hardware though. The converter is very small and can be placed out of sight.
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Tom_M
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08/18/23 05:33am |
Technology Corner
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RE: what is best way to get TV stations in RV
There are converter boxes available that will record OTA TV for less than $30. The ones I have work fairly well once you figure them out. They all seem to be using the same software. You can search Amazon for "TV converter box" and will find a bunch of them.
Here's one that I'm tempted to purchase: Digital converter box.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GdoUZ27mL._AC_SL1500_.jpg height=200
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Tom_M
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08/12/23 04:08am |
Technology Corner
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RE: what is best way to get TV stations in RV
The Winegard crankup (aka Batwing) is generally considered the best RV antenna for OTA (Over The Air) TV. The latest version is the Sensar IV. This is a directional antenna so it needs to be rotated so that it points toward the broadcast tower. There are apps that you can install on a smart phone that show where the towers are. If you are having problems receiving a TV signal, here is an article that may help: Tune up your TV antenna.
Here's a link to an app I use on my Android phone: Digital TV Antennas
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Tom_M
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08/11/23 10:30am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Generator output voltage
Most likely the battery in your multimeter is bad.
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Tom_M
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07/26/23 04:08am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Handheld air compressor
I have a couple of cordless tire inflators. They work amazingly well. It will pump up a car tire in about 15 minutes. I haven't tried it on my RV. Here's one like what I have that's available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/biueus-Tire-Inflator-Compressor-Motorcycles/dp/B0BRRSQJ5L/ref=sr_1_27?crid=2BBBYN4TZPKVS&keywords=cordless%2Btire%2Binflator&qid=1690017585&sprefix=cordless%2Btire%2B%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-27&th=1
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fQ64Y6rEL._AC_UY327_QL65_.jpg
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Tom_M
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07/22/23 03:30am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Truly unlimited and temporary Hot Spot
I have had Visible for 4 years. It's my only phone and my only source for internet. So far it has worked very well. It's about the closest to "unlimited" as you can get. They do prioritize during high traffic but speeds return to normal when congestion lightens. The hotspot data rate is capped at 5Mb/s but there are ways to disable the limit. Visible only sells phones. If you have a phone you are not using and it is compatible you could use that. Otherwise you could purchase a cheap Visible phone. They start at $80. If you need 5G the price jumps to $168. For 5G mmWave it goes to $240. I'm paying $25/month with no added fees or taxes.
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Tom_M
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07/14/23 09:06am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Lithium Battery Upgrade
Just checked and US $299.99 with free shipping. Canada C$459.99 and no mention of cost of shipping.
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Tom_M
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07/12/23 11:35am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Making the change to lithium and starting the Onan.
I have a Renogy 170AH battery and a Generac QP40 3.6KW generator. The battery is four years old. I don't know how much current the starter draws, but I have no problem starting the generator.
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Tom_M
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07/05/23 05:41am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Cell repeater suggestions?
Curious, anyone try the "el-Cheapo" $200 options from amazon? Don't need huge sq ft coverage considering we can sit within 10' of the device. Thanks!I have a weBoost Sleek that sells for $200. It comes with a small shark fin omni antenna. The outside antenna has a magnetic mount that's meant to stick to the top of a vehicle. The roof of the vehicle acts as a ground plane. Since RVs typically have a non-magnetic roof you will need something to stick the antenna to such as a pie plate or a piece of sheet metal. The inside antenna is a cradle that your phone sits in. This does an adequate job for me. It will typically give one more bar of signal level.
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Tom_M
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06/26/23 09:36am |
Technology Corner
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RE: What are all of these battery connections on my 17k
If you purchase a clamp meter make sure it can measure DC amps. Expect to pay at least $30. Anything cheaper will most likely not measure DC.
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Tom_M
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06/26/23 03:36am |
Tech Issues
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RE: How Does Amazon Fire Stick Show Local TV Channels?
Most TV stations stream their local news shows. The key word here is "local". They can not stream any network programming or any programming that they do not produce themselves. It is legal to watch a station's local news.
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Tom_M
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06/19/23 06:07am |
Technology Corner
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Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter Generator
Amazon has the Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter Generator on sale for $414.42.
Link: Champion 2500 watt inverter generator
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Tom_M
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06/18/23 05:08am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Wiring diagram - Find my mistakes!
https://i.ibb.co/Km6V0kT/Carmen.png
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Tom_M
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06/02/23 12:12pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Best range/oven to purchase?
My coach came with a Panasonic combination microwave/convection oven. The convection part works amazingly well for baking. I can fit up to a 13 pound turkey in it. The down side is that it uses lots of power and I either need to run my generator or be plugged into shore power.
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Tom_M
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04/09/23 05:11am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Walmart overnight parking
Here's the lowdown on how this started. The person that told me this had downloaded a Walmart POI file from POI Factory three days ago. Every store was flagged as 'NOP' meaning No Overnight Parking and he assumed the worst. Today I downloaded a Walmart POI file from POI Factory and found that about one fourth of the stores were flagged NOP. Obviously somebody screwed up at POI Factory. Sorry for the confusion.
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Tom_M
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03/31/23 04:24pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Walmart overnight parking
Parking at Walmart is a store-by-store situation depending on local ordinances and other factors. There used to be a guide floating around the internet about which stores allowed in and which don't. Do some searching and you might be able to find it (if it's been kept up-to-date).
RobThat's always been the case. This is something recent and supposedly nationwide.
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Tom_M
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03/31/23 09:40am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Walmart overnight parking
I hope that the corporate info is up to date. I hit Walmart at least three times on my travels to and from Minneapolis and Florida.
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Tom_M
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03/31/23 07:25am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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Walmart overnight parking
I was recently told that Walmart has changed their policy concerning overnight parking nation wide and no longer allow overnight parking. I can't find anything doing a Google search. Can anyone confirm this?
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Tom_M
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03/31/23 04:10am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: batteies
That sure looks authoritative, but what are the credentials behind whoever wrote that up? Anybody can write anything, but that doesn't really mean it's strictly factual. I don't care personally, but any cut-and-paste without crediting the source is sometimes questionable.Here's the source. You will note that he quoted himself so it must be true.
https://forums.goodsamclub.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/30385436/gotomsg/30387192.cfm#30387192
I upgraded to a Renogy lithium battery and did not upgrade my converter. I'm hardly ever plugged in to a 120 volt source relying on solar most of the time. When I'm plugged in my battery will not charge fully but that is not a problem with lithium.
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Tom_M
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03/29/23 04:20pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Visible wants me to upgrade to new plan
I just did the system upgrade yesterday and it went well. I have a Visible ZTE Blade 11 Prime which does not have 5G. My fears were that they would make me upgrade my phone but thankfully that was not the case.
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Tom_M
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03/16/23 07:33am |
Technology Corner
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