No More Crankup Antenna!!!!
After looking at some newer RV's I see they are using the King Jack antenna without a crankup. Looked at there web site to see the newer units that just turn and are on a short Stantion. So I figured...
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FLY 4 FUN wrote:
I would for sure like to hear updates when you are using it to determine how you feel the reception is with the Jack vs the previous Wineguard. I really hoped my new rig would have a more modern antennae but it seems most manufacturers still rely on the good old standby.
And for good reason - the "good old standby" Winegard Sensar IV is still the best available in terms of a compact antenna suitable for use on an RV, as evidenced in these tests by SCVJeff. Certainly my own Sensar IV, coupled with a Winegard SensarPro, is about as good as it gets and I wouldn't change it unless something demonstrably more sensitive comes along. Regardless, any antenna will work better the higher off the roof it is so I to would see reducing that height as a negative not a positive.
