Digital TV (DVB T2) Consolidated thread V

[Franzz]

i want to utilise the $100. which branch did you got it from?

I ordered online and collected my set at Causeway Point - Courts outlet.

 

[kelvinsin]

I also have this active antenna with a booster. I do not recommend this type. Find them generally useless. Useless without the booster. Still useless with the booster.

I wont say this is useless as i using it and able to receive all malaysia channels near window, which exactly same receiving range as as newmedia standalone active antenna.

 

[cscs3]

I ordered this passive antenna off Qoo10 for $13. Will do a review once it arrives.

Ordered the same one from Lazada S$5.71. Free shipping.

 

[Franzz]

Fiddled with my Funke 5.1 antenna and hit jackpot

The holy grail...

 

[vernon_wmk]

Got my Funke 5.1 from Courts for $54 (instead of $59). Pro tip: sign up for their newsletter and get $5 coupon, subsequently unsub once you get the discount code. Order online and collect the next day at the store.

My take: if you are only concern with local channels, with the islandwide implementation of HD broadcast, you are better off with a cheaper alternative. My $25 40-cm stick antenna I bought from SLS many years ago perform so much better; just plug and hide it behind my tv then can play liao. With the Funke, you may have a harder time hiding the box antenna. And as there is blind spot, you need to place it prominently in the open free of obstruction, near to the windows. But once you set it in its place, the signal received is much more stable of course.

And if you are interested with Malaysian and Indo channels, this antenna MIGHT just be worth the money. From Sembawang I managed to tap Malaysian HD channels like TV2, TV3, 8TV etc with the booster; this the cheaper stick antenna couldn’t do. But bear in mind, this is highly dependent on your location and quality of tuner. My old house in AMK can watch Malaysian and Indo channels with my cheapo stick antenna. My standalone STB can detect Malaysian channels, but not my Samsung TV built-in tuner.

usb powered?

 

[dexter9898]

Yeah it’s really a hit and miss. Even though I receive the broadcast signal, the transmission is quite unstable.

Malaysia is transmitting on Ch 47 for their DVB-T2 and Batam is transmitting on Ch 47 for their analog SCTV.

Only those staying in the northern part of SG can receiveMalaysia DVB-T2 signal. They are transmitting at the highest modulation level - 256QAM, which is meant for outdoor (roof-top) reception.

 

[Franzz]

usb powered?

Yes. You can go either passive or active with Funke. There are two cables included in the package.

 

[ABuNeNe]

anybuttie using the konka dvb-t2 box? mine suddenly dun have any no sound (even restart multiple times), picture is fine with signal at 90%.

Spoiler

 

[moron+genius]

Malaysia is transmitting on Ch 47 for their DVB-T2 and Batam is transmitting on Ch 47 for their analog SCTV.

Only those staying in the northern part of SG can receiveMalaysia DVB-T2 signal. They are transmitting at the highest modulation level - 256QAM, which is meant for outdoor (roof-top) reception.

So do we need 2 change the qam when scanning for my channels?

 

[Franzz]

I wont say this is useless as i using it and able to receive all malaysia channels near window, which exactly same receiving range as as newmedia standalone active antenna.

You were right. Managed to get MyTV HD channels with this little thing in AMK. Will test this in Sembawang when I have the time.

 

[darr]

I also have this active antenna with a booster. I do not recommend this type. Find them generally useless. Useless without the booster. Still useless with the booster.

I use this with my K3 tuner. No booster. Bukit Batok 22th floor, can receive all Malaysia channels.

I use the same antenna and tuner in my car. No issue, very clear local channels. East side many jittering but don't really care, seldom drive to that side.

 

[jianhui1982]

Weird
I also staying in Bukit Batok central
9th floor but I get zero on MY

I use this with my K3 tuner. No booster. Bukit Batok 22th floor, can receive all Malaysia channels.

I use the same antenna and tuner in my car. No issue, very clear local channels. East side many jittering but don't really care, seldom drive to that side.

 

[u0206397]

Can I schedule a recording/time-shifting for Ch5 (538.000mhz) while watching Ch8 (554.000mhz) at the same time?

Happens that 2 programmes broadcasting at the same time. Thinking of recording to watch later.

 

[moron+genius]

Can I schedule a recording/time-shifting for Ch5 (538.000mhz) while watching Ch8 (554.000mhz) at the same time?

Happens that 2 programmes broadcasting at the same time. Thinking of recording to watch later.

Need dual tuners 4 tat I believe

 

[UlcerLord]

Anyone can review draco vs nms set?

Both is just stereo and not surround audio, right?

Both can record to USB?

How about the GUI?

Thanks!

 

[peterchan75]

Can I schedule a recording/time-shifting for Ch5 (538.000mhz) while watching Ch8 (554.000mhz) at the same time?

Happens that 2 programmes broadcasting at the same time. Thinking of recording to watch later.

Just get another K2 set top box. It cost about $30 in Carousell. Dual tuner STB cost more and hard to find. Second STB can use as backup.

 

[destan]

Just get another K2 set top box. It cost about $30 in Carousell. Dual tuner STB cost more and hard to find. Second STB can use as backup.

Can sic your link?

Sent from Samsung SM-N950F using GAGT

 

[the_gryffindor]

Where did you guys get your Daiyo EU 1702 DTVB-2 anthena? I couldn’t find it at the major electronics stores.

 

[the_gryffindor]

Please check your TV from this list first before rushing out to buy a digital set-top box.

https://www.imda.gov.sg/community/consumer-education/digital-tv

I was at Best Denki. There was this salesman who was advising a man (with the Digital TV redemption flyer) that since his tv was produced in 2015, it wouldn't be DTVB-2 ready. He could be right or wrong, but from the IMDA list many TVs produced in 2015 are clearly DTVB2 ready.

 

[the_gryffindor]

Do the retailers have the authority to limit redemptions of the antenna to specific models? The IMDA letter doesn’t say so. When I called, he said it’s up to the retailers. But doesn’t make sense to me. The Courts staff claimed that he was an instruction from his manager but refused to show me the written proof.