New radar automatic local antenna

n7bsn wrote:

rk911 wrote:
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correct. that's what prompted me to call them. I was told that product is sold only to installers. maybe the person I spoke with was making that up, maybe not. pls let me know what you find out as I'm looking to have one installed on our new class A.

You could be correct, I just checked and Winegard updated the manuals in Jan of this year. When I last looked for it (~2 years ago) I can't recall if I found the manuals, but the fact the updated them implies you are right.

I found two web-sites that claimed to have the MA-1000W in stock, one wanted ~$260, the other $450

we're in the process of shopping for a new RV and will want the Jack antenna that comes from the factory replaced with the powered Winegard at the dealer. Once we get that far i'll post the results.

rk911 wrote:
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correct. that's what prompted me to call them. I was told that product is sold only to installers. maybe the person I spoke with was making that up, maybe not. pls let me know what you find out as I'm looking to have one installed on our new class A.

You could be correct, I just checked and Winegard updated the manuals in Jan of this year. When I last looked for it (~2 years ago) I can't recall if I found the manuals, but the fact the updated them implies you are right.

I found two web-sites that claimed to have the MA-1000W in stock, one wanted ~$260, the other $450

Camping World and Amazon say they will have them tomorrow.
$400.00

n7bsn wrote:

rk911 wrote:

unless there's been a change Winegard told me a few weeks back that the motorized is available but only to installers. maybe your dealer can order one for you?

I'll check on that, last time I looked it wasn't even on their web-site any more

correct. that's what prompted me to call them. I was told that product is sold only to installers. maybe the person I spoke with was making that up, maybe not. pls let me know what you find out as I'm looking to have one installed on our new class A.

rk911 wrote:

unless there's been a change Winegard told me a few weeks back that the motorized is available but only to installers. maybe your dealer can order one for you?

I'll check on that, last time I looked it wasn't even on their web-site any more

n7bsn wrote:
I actually just touched on this in another forum.
In general, no.
There is no "magic" that is going to make a lower, smaller antenna work better then a higher, bigger antenna.
These "auto" antennas mount directly on the roof, they will work no better (and maybe no worse) then any other antenna mounted directly on the roof (eg, Jack)

Probably the best RV Antenna is the old Winegard "Batwing" with the "Wingman" add on.

I just wish Winegard hadn't dropped the motorized "crankup".

unless there's been a change Winegard told me a few weeks back that the motorized is available but only to installers. maybe your dealer can order one for you?

RoyB wrote:
What is model number number you are talking about here...

Rayzar Automatic Amplified HD Antenna #84070

I actually just touched on this in another forum.
In general, no.
There is no "magic" that is going to make a lower, smaller antenna work better then a higher, bigger antenna.
These "auto" antennas mount directly on the roof, they will work no better (and maybe no worse) then any other antenna mounted directly on the roof (eg, Jack)

Probably the best RV Antenna is the old Winegard "Batwing" with the "Wingman" add on.

I just wish Winegard hadn't dropped the motorized "crankup".

What is model number number you are talking about here...