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Rich_Mar
Explorer
Dec 28, 2019

removing antenna ??

Has anyone just removed their antenna? These things have always had the potential to leak. I now have a small leak coming down on the crank inside. Do we even need these things anymore? I ask because I am not up on all this new stuff and am thinking of just removing the whole thing and patching the hole. Do they have new gadgets out where you don't need the old crank ups anymore? I'm not talking satellites,something else. TV is not very important to us, but would like to catch the news or a program or two. What can we do to get some reception without the crank up? Behind times.

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  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Dec 28, 2019
    An indoor antenna in some situations may give similar performance when compared to an outdoor antenna but it won’t always do so. Height eliminates obstructions including those in the RV.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Dec 28, 2019
    You likely need to lubricate the o-ring on the shaft above handle to stop leak. Yes, you could remove and fill/cover hole with eternabond or similar. You could fasten a jack antenna on a pole to your ladder, and connect lead to cable in hookup.

    Jerry

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