Am I right in thinking that it should have its own licence or was someone pulling my leg?
IIRC if the TV is not connected to the mains then it does not need a separate licence.
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Roger
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From the TV licencing website
"If you watch or record TV programmes in a second home which is a touring caravan or vehicle, or a boat, you do not need a separate TV Licence; you will be covered by the TV Licence for your main residence."
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If you only use a TV set powered by its own internal batteries, you do not need a separate TV Licence.
www.tvlicensing.co.uk/information/secondhome.jsp
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Am I right in thinking that the regulations define a TV as featuring a cathode ray, rather than LCD screen, and therefore any modern system is completely outside the scope of the regs anyway?
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No, I think they'll still get you.
I suspect, however, that a laptop computer with a USB TV tuner would be classed as a portable television. Would be interesting to here the TV licencing official view on this.
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I suspect, however, that a laptop computer with a USB TV tuner would be classed as a portable television.
This is straying off topic now, but to answer your question:-
www.tvlicensing.co.uk/information/detectionandpena...p
"Q. What happens if I don't have a TV Licence?"
"A. Using a TV or any other device to receive or record TV programmes (for example, a VCR, set-top box, DVD recorder or PC with a broadcast card) without a valid TV Licence is against the law and could lead to prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000, not to mention the embarrassment and hassle of a court appearance."
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You are right David.
Banned from vehicles where they can be seen by driver, directly or by reflection are television recieving apparatus of those of the cathode ray tube variety.
Con and Use has yet to be amended to cater for the new variety..
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Does need a license if you do not have a TV at home (i.e. it is your only set.
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