Review: August DTA240 TV aerial

[@TheTechteam2012]

Thanks for the review! I bought one for £5 because of your review and it works amazing! I hope you're having a good time boating. I do love your videos on Cruising the Cut! :)

[@DavidExpertTV]

Thank you! Really pleased it's working well for you, and thanks for watching the CtC videos!

[@crazycrab6197]

Got 1, but with a 5v booster, I live in a tramper van, most off the time, I put mine on a 10' pole, 4' above vehicle, it sits on a tin can, on the pole, had to move it left and right a bit , but got all channels , every location I go to I returne the TV, I always say in one location for 3 or 4 days

[@kyle8952]

I suspect the old aerial had got rain inside and rotted the balun. It can even corrode the inside of the wire. This new one has a secret advantage. It's wire is very thin, because it's hardly got any shielding in it. Which means that the wire itself acts as an aerial, and so the actual aerial itself can be a bit of nothing. Normally we work on the opposite principle: A big 1.5 meter long Aerial on the roof of your house would do more than 13DBi, and the cable has very thick heavy shielding to stop it leaking out before it gets to your telly.

[@roblex63]

2 tv aerials got married , the wedding was great ,but the reception was awful ...

[@cliffbryant9968]

The TV aerial company went bust so they called in the Official Receiver

[@ssfouryou]

Would have been a better review if you would have actually shown a tv picture with the antenna connected, oh well.

[@DavidExpertTV]

That woudn't really prove anything. Being a digital system you either get a glitch-free picture or you don't, pretty much.

[@FishingFrustrationsUK]

iv got 1 like that but never tested it properly yet also i have a 5 v usb booster to test too

[@davetomlinson8944]

David sorry to say but mine didn’t work what so ever looked them up and was informed they are useless albeit having a good rating but that’s my honest review,love the vlogs on the narrow boat.

[@DavidExpertTV]

Worked fine for me

[@TheReviewedByMe]

Searching everywhere to find out if this will pick up freeview on a normal TV. NOT a smart TV. Once plugged in. Or do you need a freeview box and this just strengthens the signal.

[@DavidExpertTV]

Hi. Some confusion here, I think. All modern TVs (whether "smart" or not) are Freeview TVs and have been since the analogue TV signal was retired in 2012; "smart" only refers to whether they connect to the Internet and run apps etc. As long as your TV isn't an ancient one (pre-digital) that needs a standalone Freeview decoder, then this is fine.

[@eastwestpop]

Bought 3 a few years ago and gave it high marks on Amazon. It works better indoors if you stick it on a large metal surface.

[@DavidExpertTV]

Good tip!

[@nickosborn2285]

What type of metal?

[@waynecameron8792]

Glo good looking out

[@johnsongaming3312]

just show the tutorial how it work on tv...lol !!!!

[@JR764.._]

Am I doing something wrong? As it does not work on any TV in the house.

[@DavidExpertTV]

It’s not going to work in every situation, it’s a tiny aerial that needs to be outside for best results, as I had it on my boat. It will depend on where you live (or are parked etc if in a van) as to whether it can pick up a signal

[@janegreen1325]

thank you!! you told me it was magnetic so after about 20 tries i realised that the base of the aerial has a rubber cover on it which i removed and put on the van roof again and voila!!

[@DavidExpertTV]

Hahahaha glad you got that sorted!

[@scaniadave]

An excellent review, many thanks.

[@DavidExpertTV]

Cheers!

[@thethe6232]

You can give your original boat Ariel back to Doc Brown now! "Marty, don't say a word! I'm gunna read your thoughts! 0:54

[@petercousins1645]

I tried it and not very good in Watford Herts !(used with August digital tv) could not get a dicky bird !

[@DavidExpertTV]

Sure, it will definitely depend on where you are, where the transmitter is, where you mount it (and potentially, if you remember to retune your TV)

[@sharkusify]

Thanks.Bang on!

[@janedos9863]

Something you mentioned was that the aerial works with the metal to aerial contact, ours came with a rubber base - should that be taken off (although I don't want to scratch the paintwork!)? I had thought the roof of our motorhome would be the best place, but it seems to work best in certain directions, not necessarily on the roof. My other question is that the lead is a wee bit too short sometimes - do you know if an old fashion aerial lead could be used between the aerial and TV (i know I could try!) as an extension? Thanks

[@DavidExpertTV]

Yes, a standard TV aerial extension lead can be used (assuming the correct connectors on each end). It’s generally best to keep aerial leads as short as feasible though.

[@AZZPAC]

Would this work for the free view channels on a Sony smart tv for the living room it’s a crazy Question but thought it would help my mother with some issues we’re having.

[@DavidExpertTV]

It's suitable for Freeview reception yes but, like all tiny aerials - and especially any used indoors which I'm guessing might be the case here - it very much depends on the local strength of the TV signal. If you can put the aerial anywhere near a window (on the side of the house facing your nearest transmitter), it will stand a better chance.

[@ZacGamesMC]

On amazon it says that it can be used outdoors, but does that mean it's waterproof? Does it still work after being left on top of your boat?

[@DavidExpertTV]

Yes, worked fine. It is, I believe, designed for outdoor use so it would have to be water-resistant I guess.

[@tonyjones9442]

who's watching this in 2022? Wasn't 2015 such an innocent time compared to now?

[@saikrishna8733]

Is it work in India Andhra Pradesh, any one rly me

[@paulwooldridge903]

Hi. Can you please tell me if a signal booster box is required for this aerial? Thank you.

[@DavidExpertTV]

Not “required”, no but your level of signal will depend on where you are in relation to the transmitter, where the aerial is placed and what lies between the aerial and transmitter. Bear in mind boosters also boost any noise in the signal so they’re not a panacea to poor quality.

[@vamarkovich1]

Thanks for the review! Very helpful.

[@DavidExpertTV]

Glad you liked it!

[@somekid4128]

How did u post this video

[@moonmoonbirdcpt]

I have a question, is it rain water resist?

[@DavidExpertTV]

As far as I know, yes

[@stevejohnson4069]

Great video I’m buying this now based on your review only it’s £12 now but still a bargain

[@DavidExpertTV]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@p51dgp91]

4:52 waffling! 🙄

[@euan1017]

Great help, thanks.

[@godfreyohanlon8564]

very interesting thanks

[@TheShy1212]

I buy same one different name £6 on eBay itv channel 4 clear bbc one not clear

[@jamesb8854]

I have exactly the same problem. Multiple locations tested. Even tested on indoor TV in house.