digital tv reception

BillMFl wrote:
The newer model RVs have a slightly different crank up antenna for digital reception. You can buy a cheap add on part at camper world that solves the problem.

It isn't because they are digital, but because many of the new station frequencies are in the higher UHF spectrum frequency range while the older antennas were designed mainly for VHF spectrum frequencies. So in the case of the Windgard Sensar the have come out with the Wingman UHF booster. It pulls in the stations above the old channel 12 frequency range better. Many of the new stations are above the the old channel 12 frequency range.

The newer model RVs have a slightly different crank up antenna for digital reception. You can buy a cheap add on part at camper world that solves the problem.

Does the Winne have an antenna amplifier that needs to be turned on?
One of my 3 TV outlets has a tiny unlabeled switch that seemed to do nothing more than turn on a small LED that was right next to it. I finally figured out that it turns on the amplifier in the antenna. I get 10 or so channels on the HDTV with the switch off, but with the switch on I get about 30 (regardless of which outlet the TV is hooked up to.

bob_b wrote:
I just replaced both of my TVs with a 24" flat screens. Since I managed to ruin the Winegard antenna by leaving it up while driving (again), I removed it and replaced it with the RV Jack digital antenna. It has a signal meter on it and it is amplified. I love it. I now have 36 channels and no more cranking up the antenna (nor forgetting to crank it down). I also got rid of some obsolete technology. The cable and over-the-air is automatically switched when the amplifier is turned on or off.

I now have a cleaner and easier installation.
No more VCR.
No more DVD.
No more converter box and separate remote.
No more selection box for the cable/antenna/vcr for front and back.
No more cranking up the antenna.

Can you provide a link to what you bought and where, along with a price?

I just replaced both of my TVs with a 24" flat screens. Since I managed to ruin the Winegard antenna by leaving it up while driving (again), I removed it and replaced it with the RV Jack digital antenna. It has a signal meter on it and it is amplified. I love it. I now have 36 channels and no more cranking up the antenna (nor forgetting to crank it down). I also got rid of some obsolete technology. The cable and over-the-air is automatically switched when the amplifier is turned on or off.

I now have a cleaner and easier installation.
No more VCR.
No more DVD.
No more converter box and separate remote.
No more selection box for the cable/antenna/vcr for front and back.
No more cranking up the antenna.

I assume you have checked that the booster is on in both units. Are they the same antenna make and model? Wiring in good shape? If so, it could be the TV in the Winnie. I have two HDTV's that are used in my MH. Two different brands (both low end). One is permanently mounted to the dash the other I use outside from time to time. The one outside acquires fewer stations than the inside TV. I have tried hooking them both to the same antenna feed with the same results. They may have different spec's in regards to what signal strength is acceptable in order to be acquired during the channel search.

As a second input, I swapped out the original Winegard Batwing (12 yrs old at the time) for a Jack. Big improvement. Did not alter the fact that one TV picked up more.

whporwil wrote:
We bought a 2006 Winnebago Tour last summer, when we first got it I had it parked next to my 2008 Jayco Desinger. Using the air antenna I can get more stations in the trailer than in the winne. They both have flat screen tv, should I change something else? I'm thinking that's about the time the switch to digital came about.

Thanks

Flat screen or not, are they both HDTV's and do they both have amplified antennas?

Had the same type problem on our 2005 Gulfstream. Could pick up only a few close channels on the antenna, and those were flakey. Thinking that the antenna may have gone bad as the MH had been cooked in the sun before we got it. Checked all cables and connections, everything was good. I replaced the antenna head with a new WG Sensar IV with Wingman. Results were fantastic!! Signal as indicated by TV is doubled, and lots of channels just about everywhere that signals are available! Cost about $125 including installation. If you are able, installation is an easy DIY job for 15 min or less.

My 2007 Winne had analog TV's. Had to use a converter box until I replaced them