How to read your Egyptian electric bill

Expats can get frustrated trying to figure out there monthly electric bill (as well as Egyptians). Thought it useful to explain by pictures. Arabic numbers are read left to right just as in english. Knowing why the cost is what it is, well that is another exercise

Knowing the numbers is fundamental










Here is an older electric bill from Sept 2008, with anotations to expain the various elements of the bill. Hopefully this help some newbies and longer term expats as well.




In picture above KW should read kWh (killowatt per hour).


Note: If you are home when bill arrives and you pay it, man will give you both halves.
If not home, he will leave small half of bill someplace. If wind blows it away - tough luck - you still are required to pay it. However, the electric man may make another attempt to find you home.

If the "current reading" has arabic writing and no numbers, if means they could not get a reading as no one was home and therefore your bill is an estimate till next time.

Important - if you do not pay the electric bill for say 3 months they will come over and cut the wires and you have a helluva time to get reconnected.

The charge/kWh will vary between houses as seems the more you use the higher the LE/kWh. I am going to do a bit of survey and see what this trend seems to be.

Airlink101 ATVC102 Digital TV Converter Box Reviews (DTV)

Product Details: The Airlink 101 ATVC102 digital TV converter box comes with a bunch of excellent features. This converter box comes with a program guide that gives you information on current and upcoming shows. This digital TV converter box also comes with a V-chip that allows for parental controls and even adjustable closed captioning. One extremely important feature for this box is that it comes with analog pass-through so you can keep channels that aren't required to make the transition yet. This digital TV converter box comes with a remote control and a signal strength meter so you can easily tune in digital channels. Finally, this digital TV converter box comes with three different language settings of English, Spanish, and French.

The Airlink101 ATVC102 digital TV converter box seems to be a great buy. Although we haven't seen any definitive tests on its picture and sound quality it does comes loaded with a bunch of features and is also the first converter box that is totally free besides shipping costs after using your government coupon. If you are looking for the cheapest solution to the digital transition then this digital TV converter box is for you.

Airlink101 ATVC102 Specs & Features - Airlink101 ATVC102 Owners Manual

Interface: RF Input, RF Output, RCA compatible Output
Size:: 182 x 118 x 36 mm (L x W x H)
Energy Star Compliant
Displays All 18 ATSC Formats
Analog Pass-Through
V-Chip Lock Parental Control Setting
Configurable Closed Captioning
Electronic Program Guide
English, French, and Spanish Language Support
1 Year Limited Warranty

What Is Included With Your Purchase?

Airlink101 ATVC102 Converter Box
Remote Control
Remote Control Batteries
RF Cable
Power Adapter
A/V Cable

Airlink101 ATVC102 Digital TV Converter Box Reviews (DTV)

Product Details: The Airlink 101 ATVC102 digital TV converter box comes with a bunch of excellent features. This converter box comes with a program guide that gives you information on current and upcoming shows. This digital TV converter box also comes with a V-chip that allows for parental controls and even adjustable closed captioning. One extremely important feature for this box is that it comes with analog pass-through so you can keep channels that aren't required to make the transition yet. This digital TV converter box comes with a remote control and a signal strength meter so you can easily tune in digital channels. Finally, this digital TV converter box comes with three different language settings of English, Spanish, and French.

The Airlink101 ATVC102 digital TV converter box seems to be a great buy. Although we haven't seen any definitive tests on its picture and sound quality it does comes loaded with a bunch of features and is also the first converter box that is totally free besides shipping costs after using your government coupon. If you are looking for the cheapest solution to the digital transition then this digital TV converter box is for you.

Airlink101 ATVC102 Specs & Features - Airlink101 ATVC102 Owners Manual

Interface: RF Input, RF Output, RCA compatible Output
Size:: 182 x 118 x 36 mm (L x W x H)
Energy Star Compliant
Displays All 18 ATSC Formats
Analog Pass-Through
V-Chip Lock Parental Control Setting
Configurable Closed Captioning
Electronic Program Guide
English, French, and Spanish Language Support
1 Year Limited Warranty

What Is Included With Your Purchase?

Airlink101 ATVC102 Converter Box
Remote Control
Remote Control Batteries
RF Cable
Power Adapter
A/V Cable

World's worst escape attempt (Video)

Two New Zealander's try to make a quick get-away ...

"We're taking Mondays back!" - Varsity Cup Fixtures Announced

Ladies, it's time to get that second TV! Super 14 is around the corner, Currie Cup not far behind, the English Football Leagues are getting into the business end, the Aussies are soon to arrive for part 2 of the test and one-day cricket series ... and now last years successful Varsity Cup is back and will take over the small screens every Monday for the next two months. Varsity Cup Champion, Francois Pienaar announced " We're taking Mondays Back!" at the announcement of the fixtures for the tournament.

The Varsity cup, with the help of buy-in from sponsors and the massive publicity it received last year (it's first), seems to have surpassed the club competitions in stature and is fast looking like it may eclipse the Currie Cup as the fans' local rugby tournament of choice. At the very least, its providing the provincial selectors with a much more realistic base for evaluating potential recruits. ... And by all accounts it's a great evening out!

The eight universities :

• University of Stellenbosch (Maties)
• University of Pretoria (Tuks)
• University of Cape Town (UCT)
• Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
• Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)
• North West University (NWU-PUKKE)
• University of Free State (Shimlas)
• University of Johannesburg

Links

• Website : www.varsitycup.co.za
• Facebook
  
• Twitter
• YouTube Channel
  

The fixtures :
Monday, February 2:

Shimlas v NMMU, Groote Schuur Rugby Field - 2.45pm (TV)

UCT v Maties, Groote Schuur Rugby Field - 4.45pm (TV)

UJ v TUT, Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds - 4.45pm (TV)

Pukke v Tuks, Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds - 6.45pm (TV)

Monday, February 9:
TUT v UCT, TUT Stadium - 4.45pm (TV)

NMMU v Tuks, Xerox NMMU Stadium, South Campus - 6.45pm

Shimlas v Pukke, Shimla Park - 6.45pm (TV)

Maties v UJ, Danie Craven Stadium - 7.30pm
Monday, February 16:

UCT v UJ, Groote Schuur Rugby Field - 4.45pm (TV)

Tuks v TUT, LC de Villiers Stadium - 6.45pm (TV)

Shimlas v Maties, Shimla Park - 6.45pm

Pukke v NMMU, Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds - 6.45pm

Monday, February 23:
UJ v Shimlas, UJ Stadium - 4.45pm (TV)

Tuks v UCT, LC de Villiers Stadium - 6.45pm

NMMU v TUT, Xerox NMMU Stadium, South Campus - 6.45pm

Maties v Pukke, Danie Craven Stadium - 6.45pm (TV)

Monday, March 2:

Shimlas v Tuks, Shimla Park - 4.45pm (TV)

TUT v Maties, TUT Stadium - 6.45pm

UJ v Pukke, UJ Stadium - 6.45pm

NMMU v UCT, Xerox NMMU Stadium, South Campus - 6.45pm (TV)

Monday, March 9:

Maties v NMMU, Danie Craven Stadium - 4.45pm (TV)

TUT v Pukke, TUT Stadium - 6.45pm

UCT v Shimlas, Groote Schuur Rugby Field - 6.45pm

UJ v Tuks, UJ Stadium - 6.45pm (TV)
Monday, March 16:

Pukke v UCT, Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds - 4.45pm (TV)

NMMU v UJ, Xerox NMMU Stadium, South Campus - 6.45pm

TUT v Shimlas, TUT Stadium - 6.45pm

Tuks v Maties, LC de Villiers Stadium - 6.45pm (TV)

Monday, March 23:

Semi-finals: TBC

Monday, March 30:

Final: TBC

Aspirin and your Liver - Good News for ACE Club Regulars

Aspirin 'Prevents Liver Damage'

11:12am UK, Tuesday January 27, 2009

The benefits of a daily dose of aspirin have long been discussed by medical professionals - but now it seems it might even prevent liver damage.

Full article

American scientists back common painkiller to help livers

Millions of people suffering alcohol abuse and obesity could reduce their chances of harming the body's biggest internal organ with the common painkiller, according to researchers in the US.

Scientists from the Journal of Clinical Investigation said tests on mice showed aspirin reduced death caused by an overdose of acetaminophen, best known as paracetamol.

Aspirin may help prevent and treat liver damage from a host of non-infectious causes, said Wajahat Mehal from Yale School of Medicine.

He added: "Many agents such as drugs and alcohol cause liver damage, and we have found two ways to block a central pathway responsible for such liver injury.

Aspirin may help with heart attacks

"Our strategy is to use aspirin on a daily basis to prevent liver injury."

Promising drugs that have failed clinical trials because of liver toxicity might be resurrected if combined with aspirin, Mr Mehal added.

He said: "This offers the exciting possibility of reducing a lot of pain and suffering in patients with liver diseases, using a new and very practical approach."

Aspirin counteracts new mechanisms of acetaminophen or paracetamol-induced liver damage.

Overdoses of acetaminophen account for the most drug overdoses in the majority of Western countries.

Professors have already suggested women who take aspirin once a day may slightly reduce their risk of the most common type of breast cancer.

A daily aspirin is also recommended to prevent heart attacks in people at high risk of having one.

Nine recent studies have shown how aspirin can help treat heart attacks.

Doses between 75 milligrams and 325 milligrams help thin the blood, scientists have found.

The Internet - Beware

Friday SA Music Spotlight - Wendy Oldfield

As a the first spotlight of the year I have decided to feature a doyen of SA music, someone you has wowed audience's since the mid eighties and the radio waves not long after.
Wendy Oldfield began her music career in 1983 when the founder members of Sweatband, a small garage band which became one of the leaders of South Africa's 80's pack of rock bands that many swear was a golden age for this genre. Remember éVoid, Petit Cheval, Bright Blue, Tribe after Tribe and a band I always had a soft spot for, The Helicopters?
The demise of Sweatband saw Wendy pursuing a solo career and I think it would be true to say that she has purposefully ensured that her productions remain genre non-specific. Five solo albums later and one reportedly in the works Wendy Oldfield is sure to remain in the country's consciousness for many years to come.Her style has become more 'worldy' as she has matured and her music has become celebratory African.
Once known for her tireless gigging, at one stage averaging over 100 appearances a year over a 15 year period, she has so many other projects, and of course a family, so catching her live, particular here in Cape Town is now something you cannot afford to miss.
This Saturday she is performing at a special venue a little way down the road from Eishman's abode. So if you are able, I strongly suggest spending a Saturday afternoon listening to one of South Africa's musical doyens at the Cape Farmhouse in the hamlet of Scarborough.

For a taste of what to expect :


Links

• WendyOldfield.co.za
• Free downloads (if you are lucky)
• FaceBook
• Myspace
  

Wi-EX zBoost YX510 PCS/Cel Wireless Cell Phone Signal Booster/Repeater

If you are looking for a cell phone signal booster then I highly recommend anything by Wi-EX zBoost. All of their cell phone signal boosters do an excellent job of extending cell phone signals within a persons home. As an alternative you can always make some sort of homemade cell phone booster but I do not recommend it.

The YX510 repeater is a great product because it can extend the range of your cellular signal in a way that kinda of creates its own little signal station. It has the capability to make extended range to an area of around 2500 sq. ft. In my case I have the T-Mobile G1. The G1 is an awesome cell phone but in my house I don't get a solid signal. This means that when I am using some of the awesome T-Mobile G1 applications the signal often cuts out and I have to start over. Once I got a cell signal booster it was smooth sailing.

This cell phone signal booster currently sells for $285 which makes it a pricey buy. It really comes down to how annoyed you get with being restricted to certain areas within your house while trying to use your cell phone.

For more cell phone information check out our friends Cheap Mobile and Blackberry Phones website.

Wi-EX zBoost YX510 PCS/Cel Wireless Cell Phone Signal Booster/Repeater

If you are looking for a cell phone signal booster then I highly recommend anything by Wi-EX zBoost. All of their cell phone signal boosters do an excellent job of extending cell phone signals within a persons home. As an alternative you can always make some sort of homemade cell phone booster but I do not recommend it.

The YX510 repeater is a great product because it can extend the range of your cellular signal in a way that kinda of creates its own little signal station. It has the capability to make extended range to an area of around 2500 sq. ft. In my case I have the T-Mobile G1. The G1 is an awesome cell phone but in my house I don't get a solid signal. This means that when I am using some of the awesome T-Mobile G1 applications the signal often cuts out and I have to start over. Once I got a cell signal booster it was smooth sailing.

This cell phone signal booster currently sells for $285 which makes it a pricey buy. It really comes down to how annoyed you get with being restricted to certain areas within your house while trying to use your cell phone.

For more cell phone information check out our friends Cheap Mobile and Blackberry Phones website.

Antennas Direct DB8 Multi Directional HDTV UHF TV Antenna Review (DB 8)

Recent Feedback From One Of Our Readers - "We have used this antenna (DB-8) exclusively for 6 months now. It pulls in a very strong signal from Portland Oregon which is 50 miles south of us. The north face of the antenna is pointing at a repeating tower, and the south face points directly toward Portland. Our signal strength on our meter jumped about 40% with this antenna compared to the very good antenna we used to use. I tell my friends already to buy this antenna. It is great for people who are a long way off from the station or need amplification and gain on the signal."

Product Details: The all new Antennas Direct DB8 HDTV Antenna has been redesigned to enhance and improve its functionality. The new version is more efficient, has a higher gain, better VHF performance, and a more secure signal. The Antennas Direct DB8 HDTV Antenna was designed as one of the most powerful multi-directional antennas available on the market. With a gain of up to 15.8 db it substantially enhances your ability to pick up television signals from far away. This HDTV antenna can pick up signals from as far as 70 miles away and sometimes even further. The DB8 has a MSRP of $119 but can be purchased for at a special price of $76.99 if you follow the link above to purchase it. This would be a smart buy for anyone that is looking for a long range antenna.

Product Specifications Review:

• Range: About 70 miles
  
• Impedance: 300/75 ohm
• Flexible Aiming
  
• All-Weather Construction
  
• Very High UHF band gain
  
• Maximum Gain of 15.8 dB
• Dimensions 29" H x 42" W x 4" Depth
• Weight: 10 pounds
• Lifetime Limited Warranty
• HDTV compatible

Included With Purchase:

• Antennas Direct DB8 Antenna
• Mounting Hardware

The Bottom Line: The Antennas Direct DB8 antenna appears to be another great product from the Antennas Direct company. It comes with significant signal gain and excellent range of nearly 70 miles. If you need something slightly less powerful you may want to check out the Antennas Direct DB4 an Antennas Direct DB2. These two antennas are cheaper but also come with less gain. If the DB8 seems to be the right antenna for you then we suggest that you read more information on it at the manufacturers website before making your purchase.

Antennas Direct DB8 Multi Directional HDTV UHF TV Antenna Review (DB 8)

Recent Feedback From One Of Our Readers - "We have used this antenna (DB-8) exclusively for 6 months now. It pulls in a very strong signal from Portland Oregon which is 50 miles south of us. The north face of the antenna is pointing at a repeating tower, and the south face points directly toward Portland. Our signal strength on our meter jumped about 40% with this antenna compared to the very good antenna we used to use. I tell my friends already to buy this antenna. It is great for people who are a long way off from the station or need amplification and gain on the signal."

Product Details: The all new Antennas Direct DB8 HDTV Antenna has been redesigned to enhance and improve its functionality. The new version is more efficient, has a higher gain, better VHF performance, and a more secure signal. The Antennas Direct DB8 HDTV Antenna was designed as one of the most powerful multi-directional antennas available on the market. With a gain of up to 15.8 db it substantially enhances your ability to pick up television signals from far away. This HDTV antenna can pick up signals from as far as 70 miles away and sometimes even further. The DB8 has a MSRP of $119 but can be purchased for at a special price of $76.99 if you follow the link above to purchase it. This would be a smart buy for anyone that is looking for a long range antenna.

Product Specifications Review:

• Range: About 70 miles
  
• Impedance: 300/75 ohm
• Flexible Aiming
  
• All-Weather Construction
  
• Very High UHF band gain
  
• Maximum Gain of 15.8 dB
• Dimensions 29" H x 42" W x 4" Depth
• Weight: 10 pounds
• Lifetime Limited Warranty
• HDTV compatible

Included With Purchase:

• Antennas Direct DB8 Antenna
• Mounting Hardware

The Bottom Line: The Antennas Direct DB8 antenna appears to be another great product from the Antennas Direct company. It comes with significant signal gain and excellent range of nearly 70 miles. If you need something slightly less powerful you may want to check out the Antennas Direct DB4 an Antennas Direct DB2. These two antennas are cheaper but also come with less gain. If the DB8 seems to be the right antenna for you then we suggest that you read more information on it at the manufacturers website before making your purchase.

Winegard HA0130 Omnidirectional Hideaway Folding TV Antenna Review (HA 0130)

The Winegard HA0130 Omnidirectional Hideaway Folding TV Antenna is designed to be fully omnidirectional so that it can pick up signals from all directions without being adjusted in any away. The HA 0130 has the ability to pick up VHF/UHF/FM signals. This antenna has been specifically designed to be used with a motor home, camper trailer, boat, or mobile home. It is fold able and opens and closes like an umbrella. This antenna has an MSRP of $51.99 but can be purchased for a special price of $58.99 through the link above.

Product Specifications Review:

• Impedance: 75 ohm
  
• VHF, UHF, and FM Compatible
• Fully Omnidirectional
  

Included with Purchase:

• HA0130 Antenna
  
• 75 ohm Coaxial Cable
• Weatherproof housing including a rain cap
  
• Mounting Hardware

If you are interested in other digital antennas from Winegard we recommend that you check out the Winegard RS 1500, Winegard RS 2000, and Winegard MS 2000.

Winegard HA0130 Omnidirectional Hideaway Folding TV Antenna Review (HA 0130)

The Winegard HA0130 Omnidirectional Hideaway Folding TV Antenna is designed to be fully omnidirectional so that it can pick up signals from all directions without being adjusted in any away. The HA 0130 has the ability to pick up VHF/UHF/FM signals. This antenna has been specifically designed to be used with a motor home, camper trailer, boat, or mobile home. It is fold able and opens and closes like an umbrella. This antenna has an MSRP of $51.99 but can be purchased for a special price of $58.99 through the link above.

Product Specifications Review:

• Impedance: 75 ohm
  
• VHF, UHF, and FM Compatible
• Fully Omnidirectional
  

Included with Purchase:

• HA0130 Antenna
  
• 75 ohm Coaxial Cable
• Weatherproof housing including a rain cap
  
• Mounting Hardware

If you are interested in other digital antennas from Winegard we recommend that you check out the Winegard RS 1500, Winegard RS 2000, and Winegard MS 2000.

Winegard RS 2000 Roadstar Omnidirectional TV Antenna Review (RS2000)

The Winegard RS 2000 Roadstar Antenna is designed to be a fully omnidirectional VHF/UHF/FM antenna. It was made specifically for use while on the road but can also be used at your home. This antenna has a build in amplifier that increases gain by an average of 15-20 dB depending on whether you are tuning a VHF or UHF signal. The RS2000 has been manufactured with an aerodynamic design that is also weatherproof and UV protected. The RS 2000 Antenna on average can pick up signals from a range of 10-45 miles away. The RS 2000 sells for around $103 when following the link through our website despite having a retail value of $115.

Product Specifications Review:

• Height: 10 3/8" (inches)
  
• Diameter: 21 1/2" (inches)
  
• Weight: 5 lbs (pounds)
• Impedance: 75 ohm
  
• Maximum Amplified Gain: VHF - 15.5 dB, UHF - 19.5 dB
• HDTV compatible

Included with Purchase:

• RS 2000 Antenna
• 30 Foot 75 ohm Coaxial Cable
• 6 Foot Coaxial Cable
• Mounting Bracket
• RV-7042 Power Supply

If you are interested in other digital HDTV antennas from Winegard we recommend that you check out the Winegard RS 1500, Winegard HA0130, and Winegard MS 2000.

Winegard RS 2000 Roadstar Omnidirectional TV Antenna Review (RS2000)

The Winegard RS 2000 Roadstar Antenna is designed to be a fully omnidirectional VHF/UHF/FM antenna. It was made specifically for use while on the road but can also be used at your home. This antenna has a build in amplifier that increases gain by an average of 15-20 dB depending on whether you are tuning a VHF or UHF signal. The RS2000 has been manufactured with an aerodynamic design that is also weatherproof and UV protected. The RS 2000 Antenna on average can pick up signals from a range of 10-45 miles away. The RS 2000 sells for around $103 when following the link through our website despite having a retail value of $115.

Product Specifications Review:

• Height: 10 3/8" (inches)
  
• Diameter: 21 1/2" (inches)
  
• Weight: 5 lbs (pounds)
• Impedance: 75 ohm
  
• Maximum Amplified Gain: VHF - 15.5 dB, UHF - 19.5 dB
• HDTV compatible

Included with Purchase:

• RS 2000 Antenna
• 30 Foot 75 ohm Coaxial Cable
• 6 Foot Coaxial Cable
• Mounting Bracket
• RV-7042 Power Supply

If you are interested in other digital HDTV antennas from Winegard we recommend that you check out the Winegard RS 1500, Winegard HA0130, and Winegard MS 2000.

Winegard RS 1500 Roadstar Amplified Omnidirectional TV Antenna Review (RS1500)

The Winegard RS 1500 Roadstar amplified omnidirectional TV Antenna is another Winegard product designed to be a fully omnidirectional VHF/UHF/FM antenna. This antenna was made specifically for the road but can also be used at your home. It comes with a built in amplifier that allows it a maximum gain of 7-10 dB depending on which type of signal you are trying to pick up. Just likes its big brother, the Winegard RS 2000, this antenna is made with an aerodynamic design that is also weather and UV resistant. The RS1500 antenna picks up signals from an average of 10-30 miles away. The RS 1500 has an MSRP of $76.99 but can be purchased for just $71.99 when you follow the link above.

Product Specifications Reviews:

• Height: 8 1/2" (inches)
  
• Length & Width: 16" x 14 3/4" (inches)
  
• Weight: About 5 lbs (pounds)
• Maximum Amplified Gain: VHF - 10 dB, UHF - 7 dB
• HDTV compatible

Included with Purchase:

• RS 1500 Antenna
• Wall Plate Power Supply
  
• 15 Foot Coaxial Cable

If you are interested in other digital HDTV antennas from Winegard we recommend that you check out the Winegard RS 2000, Winegard HA0130, and Winegard MS 2000.

Winegard RS 1500 Roadstar Amplified Omnidirectional TV Antenna Review (RS1500)

The Winegard RS 1500 Roadstar amplified omnidirectional TV Antenna is another Winegard product designed to be a fully omnidirectional VHF/UHF/FM antenna. This antenna was made specifically for the road but can also be used at your home. It comes with a built in amplifier that allows it a maximum gain of 7-10 dB depending on which type of signal you are trying to pick up. Just likes its big brother, the Winegard RS 2000, this antenna is made with an aerodynamic design that is also weather and UV resistant. The RS1500 antenna picks up signals from an average of 10-30 miles away. The RS 1500 has an MSRP of $76.99 but can be purchased for just $71.99 when you follow the link above.

Product Specifications Reviews:

• Height: 8 1/2" (inches)
  
• Length & Width: 16" x 14 3/4" (inches)
  
• Weight: About 5 lbs (pounds)
• Maximum Amplified Gain: VHF - 10 dB, UHF - 7 dB
• HDTV compatible

Included with Purchase:

• RS 1500 Antenna
• Wall Plate Power Supply
  
• 15 Foot Coaxial Cable

If you are interested in other digital HDTV antennas from Winegard we recommend that you check out the Winegard RS 2000, Winegard HA0130, and Winegard MS 2000.

Channel Master CM 3000 Amplified Omnidirectional Outdoor TV Smartenna (CM3000)

The Channel Master CM 3000 Amplified TV Smartenna is an omnidirectional antenna that picks up VHF, UHF, and FM signals. This antenna can be used with your RV, boat, or in your home and has the ability to pick up signals from all directions without needing to be adjusted. The CM3000 has a built in amplifier that allows it to increase its gain by an average of 20 dB. With its 20 dB gain it can get signals for an extra 30-45 miles away depending on which type of signal you are trying to get. This antenna does not have the same type of smart antenna technology as with TV converter boxes. The Channel Master CM3000A comes with a UV resist design. This antenna has a MSRP of $89.95 but can be purchased for $81.99 by following the link above.

Product Specifications Review:

• Diameter: 21 1/2" (inches)
  
• Signal Gain Distance: VHF- 45 miles, UHF- 30 miles
  
• Maximum Amplified Gain: 20dB
• C-UL AC Power Supply
• HDTV compatible
  

Included with Purchase:

• CM 3000 Antenna
• Mounting Bracket

If you are interested in other digital HDTV antennas we recommend you check our antenna page.

Channel Master CM 3000 Amplified Omnidirectional Outdoor TV Smartenna (CM3000)

The Channel Master CM 3000 Amplified TV Smartenna is an omnidirectional antenna that picks up VHF, UHF, and FM signals. This antenna can be used with your RV, boat, or in your home and has the ability to pick up signals from all directions without needing to be adjusted. The CM3000 has a built in amplifier that allows it to increase its gain by an average of 20 dB. With its 20 dB gain it can get signals for an extra 30-45 miles away depending on which type of signal you are trying to get. This antenna does not have the same type of smart antenna technology as with TV converter boxes. The Channel Master CM3000A comes with a UV resist design. This antenna has a MSRP of $89.95 but can be purchased for $81.99 by following the link above.

Product Specifications Review:

• Diameter: 21 1/2" (inches)
  
• Signal Gain Distance: VHF- 45 miles, UHF- 30 miles
  
• Maximum Amplified Gain: 20dB
• C-UL AC Power Supply
• HDTV compatible
  

Included with Purchase:

• CM 3000 Antenna
• Mounting Bracket

If you are interested in other digital HDTV antennas we recommend you check our antenna page.

Winegard MS 2000 Metrostar Omnidirectional Amplified TV Antenna Review (MS2000)

The Winegard MS 2000 Metrostar Omnidirectional amplified TV Antenna is designed to be a fully omnidirectional VHF/UHF antenna. It was made specifically for your home, apartment, condo, or town home. The MS2000 digital antenna's built in amplifier increases signal gain by 15-20 dB which means you will be able to pick up signals from an extra 10-45 miles away. The Winegard MS 2000 has an MSRP of $109.99 but if purchased through the link above can be bought for a special price of $72.99.

Product Specifications Reviews:

• Total Box Size: 21 3/4" x 22 3/4 x 2 3/4 (inches)
  
• Impedance: 75 ohm
  
• Maximum Amplified Gain: VHF - 15.5 dB, UHF - 19.5 dB
• Power Required: 117 VAC, 4.3 watts
• Weatherproof Construction
• Generally HOA approved
• HDTV compatible

Included with Purchase:

• MS 2000 Antenna
• 50 Foot 75 ohm Coaxial Cable
• 6 Foot Coaxial Cable
• Mounting Bracket

If you are interested in other digital HDTV antennas from Winegard we recommend that you check out the Winegard RS 1500, Winegard HA0130, and Winegard RS 2000.

Winegard MS 2000 Metrostar Omnidirectional Amplified TV Antenna Review (MS2000)

The Winegard MS 2000 Metrostar Omnidirectional amplified TV Antenna is designed to be a fully omnidirectional VHF/UHF antenna. It was made specifically for your home, apartment, condo, or town home. The MS2000 digital antenna's built in amplifier increases signal gain by 15-20 dB which means you will be able to pick up signals from an extra 10-45 miles away. The Winegard MS 2000 has an MSRP of $109.99 but if purchased through the link above can be bought for a special price of $72.99.

Product Specifications Reviews:

• Total Box Size: 21 3/4" x 22 3/4 x 2 3/4 (inches)
  
• Impedance: 75 ohm
  
• Maximum Amplified Gain: VHF - 15.5 dB, UHF - 19.5 dB
• Power Required: 117 VAC, 4.3 watts
• Weatherproof Construction
• Generally HOA approved
• HDTV compatible

Included with Purchase:

• MS 2000 Antenna
• 50 Foot 75 ohm Coaxial Cable
• 6 Foot Coaxial Cable
• Mounting Bracket

If you are interested in other digital HDTV antennas from Winegard we recommend that you check out the Winegard RS 1500, Winegard HA0130, and Winegard RS 2000.

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Memorex MVCB1000 Digital TV Converter Box Reviews (DTV)

Product Details: According to the information we compiled over the Internet the Memorex MVCB1000 appears to have excellent picture quality. Early reports show that it is a significant upgrade from analog television and that it even helped some people to get a bunch of extra channels. The sound quality for this digital TV converter box has also be reported to be very good and quite crisp.

This digital TV converter box comes with the standard ability to converter digital signals for viewing on an analog television. This converter also comes with an electronic program guide, a sleep timer, adjustable closed captioning, parental controls, 3 language supports, and its own remote control.

Although we only found very limited information when doing this DTV converter box review project all the info that we did find was very positive. At a price of about $65 this converter box seems a bit expensive. If you are interested in it we recommend you follow our purchase link above to check out more details about its rating on the Amazon website.

Memorex MVCB1000 Pro Features & Specs

Displays All 18 ATSC Formats
Analog Pass-Through
V-Chip Lock Parental Control Setting
Configurable Closed Captioning
Electronic Program Guide
Energy Star Compliant
English, French, and Spanish Language Support

What Is Included With Your Purchase?

Memorex MVCB1000 Converter Box
Remote Control

Memorex MVCB1000 Digital TV Converter Box Reviews (DTV)

Product Details: According to the information we compiled over the Internet the Memorex MVCB1000 appears to have excellent picture quality. Early reports show that it is a significant upgrade from analog television and that it even helped some people to get a bunch of extra channels. The sound quality for this digital TV converter box has also be reported to be very good and quite crisp.

This digital TV converter box comes with the standard ability to converter digital signals for viewing on an analog television. This converter also comes with an electronic program guide, a sleep timer, adjustable closed captioning, parental controls, 3 language supports, and its own remote control.

Although we only found very limited information when doing this DTV converter box review project all the info that we did find was very positive. At a price of about $65 this converter box seems a bit expensive. If you are interested in it we recommend you follow our purchase link above to check out more details about its rating on the Amazon website.

Memorex MVCB1000 Pro Features & Specs

Displays All 18 ATSC Formats
Analog Pass-Through
V-Chip Lock Parental Control Setting
Configurable Closed Captioning
Electronic Program Guide
Energy Star Compliant
English, French, and Spanish Language Support

What Is Included With Your Purchase?

Memorex MVCB1000 Converter Box
Remote Control

Spica AT2018 Digital TV Converter Box Reviews (DTV)

Product Details: The Spica AT 2018 is a widely unknown and rather unpopular digital TV converter box. When attempting to do this TV converter box reviews we were not able to find very much information on it. The only retailer we could find that was selling it was Amazon. Our only though was that this DTV converter box was manufactured as the request of Amazon and for their exclusive sales rights.

If you are interested in reading more about the Spica AT2018 digital TV converter box and seeing if it is right for you we suggest clicking through the purchase link above and checking out the customer reviews on Amazon.

Spica AT2018 Digital TV Converter Box Reviews (DTV)

Product Details: The Spica AT 2018 is a widely unknown and rather unpopular digital TV converter box. When attempting to do this TV converter box reviews we were not able to find very much information on it. The only retailer we could find that was selling it was Amazon. Our only though was that this DTV converter box was manufactured as the request of Amazon and for their exclusive sales rights.

If you are interested in reading more about the Spica AT2018 digital TV converter box and seeing if it is right for you we suggest clicking through the purchase link above and checking out the customer reviews on Amazon.

Dish Network DTVPal DVR Digital TV Converter Box Reviews (DTV)

The Dish Network DTVPal DVR is another great digital TV converter box among a long line of Dish Network converter boxes. It is the first DTV converter box available that combines the powers of both a Digital Video Recorder and a Converter Box into one product.

Product Details: The DTVPal DVR is just like the DTVPal, DTVPal Plus, and TR-40 CRA in regards to its picture quality. It is essentially the same converter box with the added DVR feature. It's picture quality rates near the top out of all currently available converter boxes.
The Sound Quality for the DTVPal DVR is also quite excellent. If you are looking for crisp clear sound similar to cable or DVD quality then you will get it with this converter box.

The Dish Network DVR comes with more features than any other TV converter box on the market. First and foremost it comes with all of the standard features of a TV converter box including a top notch program guide, parental controls, adjustable closed captioning, analog pass-through, VCR timers, its own remote control, 3 aspect ratios, and much much more. Since it is a DVR it also comes with the following other features: HD and SD resolutions, a DVR tuner, two built in digital tuners, ability to record to broadcasts at one time, the ability to record up to 150 hours of video, and also DVR trick modes such as pausing a show and skipping ahead.

This TV Converter Box/DVR is very expensive at $286 but is also a one of a kind product. If you are looking for a both a DVR and converter box then it might be better just to buy them in tandem as one product. As a stand alone converter box this is one of the better in rated ones in the industry and the DVR also appears to function quite well. If you are planning to shell out the cash to get a converter and a DVR then you might as well knock out 2 birds with one stone and get the Dish Network DTVPal DVR combo.

Dish Network DTVPal DVR Digital TV Converter Box Reviews (DTV)

The Dish Network DTVPal DVR is another great digital TV converter box among a long line of Dish Network converter boxes. It is the first DTV converter box available that combines the powers of both a Digital Video Recorder and a Converter Box into one product.

Product Details: The DTVPal DVR is just like the DTVPal, DTVPal Plus, and TR-40 CRA in regards to its picture quality. It is essentially the same converter box with the added DVR feature. It's picture quality rates near the top out of all currently available converter boxes.
The Sound Quality for the DTVPal DVR is also quite excellent. If you are looking for crisp clear sound similar to cable or DVD quality then you will get it with this converter box.

The Dish Network DVR comes with more features than any other TV converter box on the market. First and foremost it comes with all of the standard features of a TV converter box including a top notch program guide, parental controls, adjustable closed captioning, analog pass-through, VCR timers, its own remote control, 3 aspect ratios, and much much more. Since it is a DVR it also comes with the following other features: HD and SD resolutions, a DVR tuner, two built in digital tuners, ability to record to broadcasts at one time, the ability to record up to 150 hours of video, and also DVR trick modes such as pausing a show and skipping ahead.

This TV Converter Box/DVR is very expensive at $286 but is also a one of a kind product. If you are looking for a both a DVR and converter box then it might be better just to buy them in tandem as one product. As a stand alone converter box this is one of the better in rated ones in the industry and the DVR also appears to function quite well. If you are planning to shell out the cash to get a converter and a DVR then you might as well knock out 2 birds with one stone and get the Dish Network DTVPal DVR combo.

Zentech EZTV DF2000L Digital TV Converter Box Reviews (DTV)

Product Details: As stated before this digital TV converter box comes with the most important features, analog pass-through. This converter box also comes with three different language options including Spanish, English, and French. This converter box comes with its own remote control for your convenience and also an electronic program guide that gives you upcoming show details up to a week in advance. This DTV converter box also comes with parental control settings so that you can monitor what your children watch. Finally, this TV converter box comes with adjustable closed captioning and is energy star compliant.

If you are looking for a mid rated digital TV converter box that will get the job done but don't want to spend a ton of money then you can't go wrong with the Zentech DF2000L. It's clear that there are other converter boxes out there that are better but at the same time our review showed that this one will get the job done. At a price of about $50 this converter box is pretty cheap after using your government issued coupon.

Zentech DF2000L Features & Specs - Zentech DF2000L Owners Manual

Displays All 18 ATSC Formats
Composite Video Jack
Stereo Audio Jacks
75 ohm RF Video/Audio Jack
Electronic Program Guide
Configurable Closed Captioning
Parental Controls
Analog Pass-Through
Energy Star Compliant

What Is Included With Your Purchase?

Zentech DF2000L Converter Box
Remote Control

Zentech EZTV DF2000L Digital TV Converter Box Reviews (DTV)

Product Details: As stated before this digital TV converter box comes with the most important features, analog pass-through. This converter box also comes with three different language options including Spanish, English, and French. This converter box comes with its own remote control for your convenience and also an electronic program guide that gives you upcoming show details up to a week in advance. This DTV converter box also comes with parental control settings so that you can monitor what your children watch. Finally, this TV converter box comes with adjustable closed captioning and is energy star compliant.

If you are looking for a mid rated digital TV converter box that will get the job done but don't want to spend a ton of money then you can't go wrong with the Zentech DF2000L. It's clear that there are other converter boxes out there that are better but at the same time our review showed that this one will get the job done. At a price of about $50 this converter box is pretty cheap after using your government issued coupon.

Zentech DF2000L Features & Specs - Zentech DF2000L Owners Manual

Displays All 18 ATSC Formats
Composite Video Jack
Stereo Audio Jacks
75 ohm RF Video/Audio Jack
Electronic Program Guide
Configurable Closed Captioning
Parental Controls
Analog Pass-Through
Energy Star Compliant

What Is Included With Your Purchase?

Zentech DF2000L Converter Box
Remote Control

Tobogganing in Cape Town

Yesterday I visited Cool Runnings in Bellville, Cape Town for the first time. I have known of the existence of the steel version of the sport for some time, but have never given it a try.
What a blast!!
There is a 821m steel half-pipe that twists itself down a Bellville hill that sends you careening down on cleverly designed bob sleds. The sleds and pulley system (that gets you up the 429m worth of hill with no effort) was actually designed and in 1976 and 1978 respectively and there are now over 300 sites all over the world. It'easy to see why, the systme is simple ... and fun!
Sitting on the lift going up the hill, there as a great feeling of anticipation as you watch others speeding down the pipe and once you get to the top, the easy to use sled design allows you to enjoy the ride at a pace you desire ... or the person in front of you does.
The premises is extremely well managed and the staff helpful and I appreciated the system of transferrable tickets, something very refreshing. What this means is the tickets you purchase that are valid for multiple rides, remain valid for future days should you not use them all on the day of purchase, and can be given to others to use. This makes what initially seems as an expensive afternoon's entertainment suddenly becomes very, very reasonable.

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• Website
• Facebook Group
  

Cool Runnings

RCA ANT1550 Multi Directional Flat Amplified Indoor Antenna

Product Details: If you are looking to get an Flat Multi Directional Amplified Digital Antenna then the RCA ANT1550 is a good one to consider. The RCA ANT 1550 is a digital antenna and it has been designed to receive all digital television signals that come uncompressed. It comes with RCA's patented design that allows it to receive signals from all directions without any need for adjusting the antenna. This indoor amplified TV antenna is also unique because of its flat design that allows you with many placement options. It can either be laid flat, hung on a wall, or be setup to hang from the ceiling. The amplifier on the ANT 1550 is removable with could come in handy at times. With the ANT1550 you should be able to get a clearer and more crisp picture of the current channels you have and there is a pretty good chance its increased signal strength will also allow you to pick up new channels. This antenna allows you to pick up any UHF or VHF HDTV or Digital channels. The RCA ANT 1550 comes with a coax cable, power adaptor, antenna stand, and hardware for mounting.

RCA ANT1550 Features & Specs

Type of Antenna: Flat Indoor Amplified Digital Antenna
Wave Band: UHF & VHF
Features: Standard and HDTV Compliant
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Weight: 3 lbs (pounds)
Size: 2 x 10.6 x 14 (in inches)

The Bottom Line: The ANT1550 is another great antenna just like we have come to expect from RCA. This Indoor Digital Antenna comes with a good number of features and the special patented multi-directional flat design. The best thing about this along with many other RCA Antennas is that you will never have to move or adjust it because it can pick up signals in a 360 degree radius. The ANT 1550 is also a great buy through our site at a price of $46.99 which is well below the MSRP of $84.99.

If you are interested in other digital TV antennas you can check out the RCA ANT1500, RCA ANT806, RCA ANT1450, RCA ANT1400 and RCA ANT2000.

RCA ANT1550 Multi Directional Flat Amplified Indoor Antenna

Product Details: If you are looking to get an Flat Multi Directional Amplified Digital Antenna then the RCA ANT1550 is a good one to consider. The RCA ANT 1550 is a digital antenna and it has been designed to receive all digital television signals that come uncompressed. It comes with RCA's patented design that allows it to receive signals from all directions without any need for adjusting the antenna. This indoor amplified TV antenna is also unique because of its flat design that allows you with many placement options. It can either be laid flat, hung on a wall, or be setup to hang from the ceiling. The amplifier on the ANT 1550 is removable with could come in handy at times. With the ANT1550 you should be able to get a clearer and more crisp picture of the current channels you have and there is a pretty good chance its increased signal strength will also allow you to pick up new channels. This antenna allows you to pick up any UHF or VHF HDTV or Digital channels. The RCA ANT 1550 comes with a coax cable, power adaptor, antenna stand, and hardware for mounting.

RCA ANT1550 Features & Specs

Type of Antenna: Flat Indoor Amplified Digital Antenna
Wave Band: UHF & VHF
Features: Standard and HDTV Compliant
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Weight: 3 lbs (pounds)
Size: 2 x 10.6 x 14 (in inches)

The Bottom Line: The ANT1550 is another great antenna just like we have come to expect from RCA. This Indoor Digital Antenna comes with a good number of features and the special patented multi-directional flat design. The best thing about this along with many other RCA Antennas is that you will never have to move or adjust it because it can pick up signals in a 360 degree radius. The ANT 1550 is also a great buy through our site at a price of $46.99 which is well below the MSRP of $84.99.

If you are interested in other digital TV antennas you can check out the RCA ANT1500, RCA ANT806, RCA ANT1450, RCA ANT1400 and RCA ANT2000.

RCA ANT1500 Multi Directional Flat Indoor HDTV Antenna Review

Product Details: The RCA ANT1500 Flat HDTV Antenna is another excellent innovation brought to you uy RCA. This multi directional digital antenna it able to pick of television signals from all directions without the need to move or adjust it. It is know as a omnidirectional antenna and it can receive both VHF and UHF signals. Our review revealed that the ANT 1500 has also been designed to pick up all digital signal frequencies. The great thing about this pancake flat antenna is that it can be laid down flat, attached to a wall, or even hung from the ceiling. It's new flat design gives owners several different placement options. RCA claims that the ANT1500 has the ability to greatly improve your television viewing experience by providing viewers with a clearer and more crisp picture.

RCA ANT1500 Features & Specs

Type of Antenna: Flat Indoor Digital HDTV Antenna
Wave Band: UHF & VHF
Features: Standard and HDTV Compliant
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Weight: 3.2 lbs (pounds)
Size: 14.2 x 11 x 2 (in inches, W x H x D)

The Bottom Line: Once again RCA has come out with a killer product to help improve free over the air broadcast television. This antenna would be a great addition to anybody's home whether they are watching standard definition or high definition television. Through our website you can get the RCA ANT 1500 for as low as $38.99 which is well below its MSRP of $59.99.

If you are interested in other digital TV antennas you can check out the RCA ANT 1550, RCA ANT 806, RCA ANT 1450, RCA ANT 1400, and RCA ANT 2000.

RCA ANT1500 Multi Directional Flat Indoor HDTV Antenna Review

Product Details: The RCA ANT1500 Flat HDTV Antenna is another excellent innovation brought to you uy RCA. This multi directional digital antenna it able to pick of television signals from all directions without the need to move or adjust it. It is know as a omnidirectional antenna and it can receive both VHF and UHF signals. Our review revealed that the ANT 1500 has also been designed to pick up all digital signal frequencies. The great thing about this pancake flat antenna is that it can be laid down flat, attached to a wall, or even hung from the ceiling. It's new flat design gives owners several different placement options. RCA claims that the ANT1500 has the ability to greatly improve your television viewing experience by providing viewers with a clearer and more crisp picture.

RCA ANT1500 Features & Specs

Type of Antenna: Flat Indoor Digital HDTV Antenna
Wave Band: UHF & VHF
Features: Standard and HDTV Compliant
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Weight: 3.2 lbs (pounds)
Size: 14.2 x 11 x 2 (in inches, W x H x D)

The Bottom Line: Once again RCA has come out with a killer product to help improve free over the air broadcast television. This antenna would be a great addition to anybody's home whether they are watching standard definition or high definition television. Through our website you can get the RCA ANT 1500 for as low as $38.99 which is well below its MSRP of $59.99.

If you are interested in other digital TV antennas you can check out the RCA ANT 1550, RCA ANT 806, RCA ANT 1450, RCA ANT 1400, and RCA ANT 2000.

RCA ANT806 Indoor Outdoor HDTV Amplified TV Antenna Review

Product Details: The RCA ANT806 Indoor Outdoor amplified HDTV TV Antenna is another great product that we are use to seeing from RCA. This antenna is specifically designed to be mounted in either an indoor or outdoor location. There are not many antennas out there that can be used in both situations. The ANT 806 HDTV antenna has been specifically designed to increase your signal range by as much at 10db. This means that you will get a clearer and crisper signal that includes boosted UHF and VHF signals. Another great thing about the RCA ANT 806 is that it is dually compatible. This means that it can work with either a standard definition television or a high definition television. This antenna has also been designed to give off an ultra quiet noise that makes it much more convenient that your everyday antenna. Besides being a great way to boost your television signal the ANT806 reviews revealed that you can actually paint this HDTV antenna to match your indoor or outdoor decor.

RCA ANT806 Feature & Specs

Type of Antenna: Indoor Outdoor TV
Wave Band: UHF, VHF
Antenna Signal Gain: 10 dBi
Features: Standard & HDTV Compliant
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty

The Bottom Line: The ANT806 is another great TV antenna that we have come to expect from RCA. If you are looking for a standard or HDTV antenna to greatly increase your television signal range for a clearer and crisper picture then the RCA ANT806 would be a great choice. The ANT806 can be found at a very reasonable price of only $53.99 through our website despite having a MSRP of $84.99.

If you are interested in other digital TV antennas you can check out the RCA ANT1500, RCA ANT1550, RCA ANT1450, RCA ANT1400 and RCA ANT2000.