Maxview Omnimax
Price £74.95
Weight 1kg
Size (assembled) 21 x 21 x 23cm
Assembly time 12 minutes
Fittings Supplied Pole Not supplied
Optional roof fix Yes
Band range All
Available UHF analogue channels
Receives radio? Yes - FM only
Tel 01553 811000
Web www.maxview.ltd.uk
Verdict The Omnimax can be fitted to a standard pole and has the parts needed for a roof fix. Compact and robust, it has a 12V booster that connects to the van’s power supply.
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Maxview Compact High-Gain TV Aerial
Price £24.95
Weight 1kg
Size (assembled) 49 x 41 x 33cm
Assembly time 15 minutes
Fittings Supplied Pole Not supplied
Band range UHF 470 to 860 MHz, plus Freeview
Receives radio? No
Tel 01553 811000
Web www.maxview.ltd.uk
Verdict This compact model is designed for mobile use and fits a standard pole. Clear instructions make fitting easy and the reflector improves quality.
Rating ****

Maxview Mobile Gold TV Aerial
Price £19.95
Weight 0.75kg
Size (assembled) 56 x 26 x 8cm
Assembly time 12 minutes
Fittings Supplied Pole 56cm
Band range UHF 470 to 860 MHz, plus Freeview
Receives radio? No
Tel 01553 811000
Web www.maxview.ltd.uk
Verdict A domestic-style compact aerial designed for mobile use. It has an almost flat profile, fits standard 25mm poles and is supplied with a 56cm pole for use with the brackets supplied - although this option requires the caravan body to be drilled.
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Vision Plus Image 530/18-2 TV & FM Radio Aerial
Price £24.95
Weight 1kg
Size (assembled) 53 x 31 x 5cm
Assembly time Four minutes
Fittings Supplied Pole Not supplied
Band range UHF 470 to 860 MHz, plus Freeview and FM Radio
Tel 0115 986 7151
Web www.gradeuk.co.uk
Verdict One screw fixing to a standard 25mm pole is all that the Vision Plus requires, since the 5m cable is already attached to the aerial at one end and a plug at the other.
Rating *****
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Maxview 18 Element TV Aerial
Price £19.99
Weight 1kg
Size (assembled) 128 x 29 x 20cm
Assembly time 16 minutes
Fittings Supplied Pole Not supplied
Band range UHF 470 to 860 MHz, plus Freeview
Receives radio? No
Tel 01553 811000
Web www.maxview.ltd.uk
Verdict This element-based aerial is the longest in the test and will need to be fitted by a competent DIYer. Its length is divided in two and the reflector slides off for transport, giving low weight and a low profile.
Rating ****

Vision Plus Image 530/18 TV Aerial
Price £21.95
Weight 0.9kg
Size (assembled) 53 x 31 x 5cm
Assembly time Four minutes
Fittings Supplied Pole Not supplied
Band range UHF 470 to 860 MHz, plus Freeview
Tel 0115 986 7151
Receives radio? No
Web www.gradeuk.co.uk
Verdict This user-friendly aerial took just four minutes to set up, with only one screw to fit. As such, the instructions deal mainly with use. The main body is housed in a durable plastic moulding, but the aluminium finger elements are easily damaged.
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Aerial King Directional Grid TV Aerial
Price £25.00
Weight 1.3kg
Size (assembled) 50 x 35 x 10cm
Assembly time 18 minutes
Fittings Supplied Pole Not supplied
Band range UHF 470 to 860 MHz. Plus Freeview
Tel 01925 234888
Receives radio? Yes
Web www.leisurepower.co.uk
Verdict This grid design makes for a very travel-friendly aerial. At 1.3kg, it is still lightweight considering it is made from steel, and it has a flat profile. Assembly is easy, with pictorial instructions used.
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Leisure Power Campingsat Satellite Kit
Price £149
Weight 6.3kg
Size (assembled) 50 x 32 x 37cm
Assembly time 32 minutes
Fittings Supplied Receiver/set-top box supplied
Receives radio? No
Tel 01925 234888
Web www.leisurepower.co.uk
Verdict Packed into a durable compact case, this dish can be aligned while in its case - which doubles as a tripod. No set-top box is included, but this is reflected in a lower price, and there is a space in the case for one.
Rating *****
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Maxview Omnisat 66cm Portable Satellite Kit
Price £189.95
Weight 6kg
Size (with tripod) 135 x 82 x 100cm
Assembly time 40 minutes
Fittings Supplied Receiver/set-top box supplied No
Receives radio? No
Tel 01553 811000
Web www.maxview.ltd.uk
Verdict A comprehensive kit that’s missing only a set-top decoder box. The 66cm reflector dish is mounted on a sturdy aluminium tripod that can be secured with pegs through holes in the legs. It includes a compass and satellite finder for locating the signal.
Rating *****

SDS European Starter Pack Satellite Kit
Price £269
Weight 6.1kg
Size (with tripod) 132 x 100 x 98cm
Assembly time 40 minutes
Fittings Supplied Free-to-air Yes
Receiver/set-top box supplied Yes
Receives radio? No
Tel 01271 325777
Web www.digitaltourer.co.uk
Verdict A complete 54cm satellite TV kit comprising a dish, a tripod stand and a reconditioned set-top box with a 12-month warranty (new boxes are available at extra cost). The kit has all assembly parts, plus a generous 25m cable, but set-up is hampered by confusing gaps in the instructions.
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