TV onboard?

[Jim Cook]

I would to like to watch TV while camping overnight. Is it possible to connect my TV to the VHF (mast-top) antenna's coax cable to improve reception? If so, how?Thanks, JimC

[Ben Allen - O'Day 26]

Jim,The West Marine catalog does not list any splitters spicifically for TV/VHF. Could be the type of signal received requires a different type of antenna. Both West Marine and Radio Shack have antenna that are designed for marine/RV use and use DC power to boost the signal.Ben AllenMontgomery, AL"Wahoo"OD 26

[Justin - O'day Owner's Web]

Jim -I have not seen a TV/VHF splitter either (a la AM/FM/VHF). I remember vaguely from highschool that the TV signal is different from an AM/FM or VHF signal, which is why TV antenna tend to be three dimmensional, like ham rigs. (Though why the backstay will make a reasonable ham antenna escapes me if the foregoing is correct).In any event, you can get a simple TV antenna at your favorite marine supplier that you run up a halyard when you want and stows away when you don't; price was reasonable (<$50)Justin - O'day Owners' Web