Tailgating
I've refined the tailgating D* experience over the last 4 seasons ,now finally to a fine art. If you ,indeed, are serious in obtaining the best experience ,the right equipment is essential. At the present time a fully loaded Sequoia heads to the "Loveliest Village on the Plains" each home football friday to set up a Tailgate TV Extravaganza. Adequate power is essential and there is nothing lighter or quieter than a Honda 2000 watt generator. Past seasons got by on 1000 watts but no more. An AT-9 on a modified tripod is essential for reception of all the HD football goodness available. 4 receivers usually accompany me ,all HD capable, and usually 1 or 2 DVR's to record for instant replay and late night rehash by all armchair QB's. The main TV is an Olevia 37 " LCD. The LCD's allow HD viewing in most light situations other than direct sunlight and 37'' is about as big as can really be called portable. A pair of 23" LCD's give either, other corners of the tent a view or additional games as needed. With baseball playoffs in full swing , a concession to the baseball viewers is appropriate. After dark a strand of LED rope lights can also be accomodated and the blow-up AUBIE stands ready to welcome passer-bys. With a birdog meter and about 30 to 45 mins it can all be setup, tuned ,cables connected , neatly routed and covered , with receivers booted, all by 1 or preferably 2 people. My goal is to be ready for ESPN Game Day as it starts at 9AM central. This IS tailgating in central Alabama.