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luvztheoutdoor1
Explorer
Apr 26, 2017

antenna works better in down position

I am a bit confused. It seems as though I have better reception of over the air channels when my antenna is in the down position. Since I like to camp away from cities, reception can be tricky. Does this mean that my Jayco 26DS is the new antenna? Any ideas on why reception is lousy when it should be better? Would this indicate loose wiring?

Thanks for any advice.
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  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Apr 26, 2017
    AS long as you have 'aimed' it in the proper direction (head of antenna towards TV Transponder towers)......it doesn't matter

    Some places we have to have antenna FULLY crankup......some place we found only half way up and some places we left it fully retracted for best signals
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Apr 26, 2017
    What is the condition of the coax cable to your new antenna. Perhaps the cable is making better contact when lowered than it is when the antenna is extended.
  • Mandalay_Parr's avatar
    Mandalay_Parr
    Explorer
    Apr 26, 2017
    Propragation and signal reflection does strange things at times. Just adjust it for the best reception.

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