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TV options for tailgating.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:02 am
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:02 am
Any suggestions on how to get TV to your tailgate. We need a cheap alternative to just pick up some kind of football game. Hopefully the Alabama game after we get out of our game. Any suggestions are appreciated 
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Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:06 am to KingBeingking
If you have the capability to to stream watch ESPN and hook it to your TV. You can get the required cables to hook a phone up to a tv at best buy.
This post was edited on 9/16/15 at 9:11 am
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:10 am to Randald2
I could go the route of hooking my laptop to it. Is it easy to get wifi near the buildings. I'm a student and can use the eduroam wifi.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:14 am to KingBeingking
I am not sure about getting the WiFi signal, that's why I think a cell would be your best option. Well up to an hour before kickoff anyway!
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:16 am to Randald2
A cell?
Also, what's the best power source? We have a generator. Might go get a smaller one. But is there a cheaper route for just powering a TV and a laptop?
Also, what's the best power source? We have a generator. Might go get a smaller one. But is there a cheaper route for just powering a TV and a laptop?
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:19 am to KingBeingking
There was a thread about this earlier in the week. The general consensus was that the wifi is unreliable on game day and that WatchESPN is too much for a cell phone hotspot. Your best best is to buy a cheap satellite and find someone who has directv or dish and get a box added to their account for the football months.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:22 am to KingBeingking
A tv with a $10 antenna will get all of the major network games in HD.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:26 am to ULSU
I can pick up the Ole Miss - Alabama game after our game? I think it's on ESPN.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:32 am to KingBeingking
Buy a long cable and tap into someone else's satellite? We had satellite trouble for McNeese and tapped into neighbors.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:36 am to LSUGoose
I have U-Verse and downloaded their app. Went to Best Buy and bought a $50 A/V adapter and a $10 HDMI cord and hooked it to the TV. Can use Wi-Fi or over cellular and projects in 1080. Looks great. If you just want the major channels, just use a wireless antenna.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:37 am to KingBeingking
No dude. You need cable for ESPN. An antenna will get the major networks, which means ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox. You said you just wanted any old football game on. Bama ga me will require you to use other technology.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:40 am to KingBeingking
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But is there a cheaper route for just powering a TV and a laptop?
Deep cycle marine battery and an inverter will run the TV for several hours. Probably run you about $100 for the battery and $30-$50 for a good inverter
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:42 am to LSUGoose
some people have the big dome that is wireless
if someone near you has it and doesn't mind you connecting, go for it...I'd offer up some food and beer of course
if someone near you has it and doesn't mind you connecting, go for it...I'd offer up some food and beer of course
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:51 am to KingBeingking
I have satellite and the whole nine yards now, but when we started tailgating about 10 years ago we used....
TV
Car Battery
Inverter
$10 antenna
Was able to get at least 4-5 hours of power at least, never ran out because all it was used for was to watch some of the Jefferson pilot game and the 2:30 cbs game before heading in the stadium.
If you don't want to buy a seperate battery, use your vehicle battery and crank your car up every so often.
TV
Car Battery
Inverter
$10 antenna
Was able to get at least 4-5 hours of power at least, never ran out because all it was used for was to watch some of the Jefferson pilot game and the 2:30 cbs game before heading in the stadium.
If you don't want to buy a seperate battery, use your vehicle battery and crank your car up every so often.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:24 am to Fight4LSU
I like the idea of the battery. Any particular size battery that works best? Or inverter? I'm new to the concept entirely.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:25 am to KingBeingking
Don't waste your time with Wifi, just buy an HD antenna
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:30 am to Cap Crunch
quote:
Don't waste your time with Wifi, just buy an HD antenna
This. Plus if you stream a game you will be WAY behind people who are watching it around you via antenna/satelitte.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 12:40 pm to KingBeingking
quote:
I like the idea of the battery. Any particular size battery that works best? Or inverter? I'm new to the concept entirely.
You'll get longer life with a marine battery, but a regular car battery works fine.
A TV doesn't pull much power, so any size inverter will do. Just make sure it comes with + - clamps.
This post was edited on 9/16/15 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 9/16/15 at 1:21 pm to Fight4LSU
Appreciate the help.
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