Posted September 17, 2006 From Wikipedia: A television installed and used solely for some other purpose, such as a closed-circuit monitor, video player or a games console does not usually require a licence. Does anyone have any experience with this? I can't afford the license but I want my television with me at university for playing GameCube. Am I right in thinking I can take the TV to university without an aerial and not pay the license fee? I do not intend to watch television. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 17, 2006 Its a bit of a grey area, but I took mine last semmester. thing is, its hard to claim you dont have an ariel or something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 17, 2006 *Ahem* What if I only use a TV to watch videos/DVDs/as a monitor for my games console? Do I still need a licence? You need to notify us in writing that this is the case and one our Enforcement Officers may need to visit you to confirm that you do not need a licence. Please write to us including your name, address and the reason you believe that you don't need a licence at: TV Licensing Bristol BS98 1TL Source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 17, 2006 No aerial in the tv = no license. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 17, 2006 *Ahem* *some stuff* Source. ah nice find. thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 17, 2006 I swear they still wanted you to have a lisence. Ah well nevermind I am getting mine free and want to watch neighbours anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 17, 2006 (edited) Yeah you dont need a licence, i never watched TV for a few months and just gamed on my TV. It's only if your reciving a TV signal. Your allowed to watch DVD's, play games, and porn. ________ ESSENTIAL VAAAPP Edited April 28, 2011 by fex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 19, 2006 How exactly do they enforce TV licensing? Seems quite odd to me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 20, 2006 The TV Detector van. And you get caught, just do the old "eating the telly" trick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 20, 2006 The TV detector van is a crock of shit. All it is is a laptop in the back of the van with a database of who has and hasn't got TV licences, and they work on the premise that everyone has a TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 20, 2006 The TV detector van is a crock of shit. All it is is a laptop in the back of the van with a database of who has and hasn't got TV licences, and they work on the premise that everyone has a TV. ... and everyone that doesn't have a license is a criminal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 20, 2006 Ive always wondered what they actualy use to detect the use of a TV... because now that theres LCD TV's whats to say that what they have detected isnt a LCD computer moniter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 20, 2006 They dont, they say it to scare you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 20, 2006 Here one has to physically remove the RF-unit from the tv if one doesn't want to pay tv license. Even if the TV is used solely for gaming. The law is like if there's a device that can receive a broadcasted signal, you are required to pay the fee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 20, 2006 I have a TV license, the bastards came round my house and found that i hadnt had one, shouldnt have opened the door! Its just pot luck though really, i mean, now i have a license, i still get threatening letters through the post saying i need one. Its all crap, just hope you dont get caught by a random check, i think thats basically how they catch people out. I wouldnt bother at university, they never check there in my experience, definitely not in halls anyway. At a house, maybe, if youre worried then maybe just buy one between whoever you are sharing with, then you can just say you have one and thought it covered you all, if they come round. I think its stupid the whole thing. Doesnt bother me as it isnt that expensive, i pay like £30 every 4 months or something. I guess that means it costs £120 or so a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 20, 2006 or all club together and get the license put in someones name. if they ask say that the said person owns all the tv's. they cant fine you then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 20, 2006 Can they do anything about external (USB) TV Cards? (as in the fact that they can be shoved in a drawer of socks) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 20, 2006 Can they do anything about external (USB) TV Cards? (as in the fact that they can be shoved in a drawer of socks) Probably not if they can't see it. But this brings something to mind. I read somewhere that if the building has, for example, cable tv, it's possible to see from the distribution room if someone is using a tv using an oscilloscope and/or multimeter. But it said also that it can also detect movement in the room which has the cable. While living things do cause some changes in the electromagnetic field I'm not so sure if that can be used to detect movement... The best way to avoid being caught is to only open the door to people you know are coming to visit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 21, 2006 Deny them entry to your home would be another good way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 21, 2006 Got £100 of saver stamps from my Grandma towards a lisence cashback! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 21, 2006 Can they do anything about external (USB) TV Cards? (as in the fact that they can be shoved in a drawer of socks) well the shop that sells you the tv card is supposed to pass on your details to the tv licence people so they can check up on you. It's the same when buying any equipment with the capability to receive a tv signal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 21, 2006 It's the same when buying any equipment with the capability to receive a tv signal And DVD players for some reason... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
