Handheld tv for dish setup

Dishy1 · 01-08-2009

Has anyone connected a small handheld tv to their satellite setup & got sound and vision?

I have a number of dishes to install at unoccupied properties and was thinking of buying a cheap secondhand handheld with an av input socket. Since these are powered by their own internal batteries I believe I can avoid certain licensing issues.

I've had a quick look at what scart to composite av adapters are available but nothing seems to quite fit the bill.

Thanks,
Sid

**satelliteman** · 01-08-2009

Thread moved to correct section.

A good second hand meter/analyser would suit.

**Robbo** · 01-08-2009

Yes, I have a 7inch LCD TV, it has composite video and audio AV inputs. Works fine, bought it new from Ebay

for about £40.

**rick1980** · 01-08-2009

I have a 7" LCD. I don't bother with sound, and use composite video. I have a 30m long Co-Ax with made up with composite jacks for carrying reciever video signal up to the dish.

**satelliteman** · 01-08-2009

A satlook NIT or even a Micro wouldn't set you back that much. Much more professional.

**rick1980** · 01-08-2009

Originally Posted by satelliteman

A satlook NIT or even a Micro wouldn't set you back that much. Much more professional.

Very true it looks more proffesional with a proper meter. Though I've never had anyone comment when I use the 7" LCD.

***BombedOne*** · 01-08-2009

You can buy a 7' or 10' portable, battery powered LCD tv, with built in DVB-S receiver for about $120 in China. Made by Lilliput company ltd.

Dishy1 · 01-08-2009

Thank you all

Sid

**Robbo** · 01-08-2009

The trouble with professional meters is that you have to spend a significant amount more to get at least same functionality that can be achieved with a receiver+Tv. I only use my meter when it's raining.

***BombedOne*** · 01-08-2009

Well, sometimes meter is necessary, for example when it's required to fine tune LNB skew for lowest polarization, or to detect interference.

**satelliteman** · 01-08-2009

Originally Posted by Robbo

The trouble with professional meters is that you have to spend a significant amount more to get at least same functionality that can be achieved with a receiver+Tv. I only use my meter when it's raining.

Spec analysers can of course come in handy for fault finding. Also required for obtaining more accurate signal measurements over a simple strength/quality reading that a bulk standard receiver will give you. For example, best way to accurately adjust for opposite polarity null effect and identifying outside interference is by looking at a trace

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