Omnidirectional TV Antenna
We were recently on a trip to a somewhat remote campground where we had electricity so we decided to try to get a TV signal. I have a newer 5th wheel with an Omnidirectional 360 degree (non telescopi...
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Tom_M wrote:MFL wrote:For the typical RV this will not work. The Jack needs 12 volt DC fed up the coax to power the amplifier in the antenna. The cable TV connection does not supply any power.
Yes, I connect to the cable tv fitting, which is right around the corner from my ladder. When you order the Jack head, it comes with about 10 ft of coax. I just use a couple stretch cords to fasten mast to ladder, screw on coax fitting, and done.
Jerry
I do the same thing but I have an A/B switch that switches between the standard roof antenna and my mast mounted antenna.
Not sure what you mean by typical, but my RV works just fine. The Jack power source powers up the cable coax, and even the satellite coax, if you want. YMMV
Jerry
