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wa8yxm
Jul 19, 2014Explorer III
Oldgrape wrote:
I have read at "http://rvtvstereo.com/rv-tv-antenna-amplifier" that batwings older than 2009/10 are not actually designed to work well with HDTV signals.
First, let me say this about what I quoted BULL!!!!
The older Batwings (mine is a 2005) work just fine with digital TV in the VHF band, but they are a bit anemic in UHF, HOWEVER this is very easy to fix, The "WIngman" fixes it, this brings the UHF performance up to the same level as the VHF
The newer Sensar IV.. The Wingman comes in the box.
Second the Sensar Pro, can be installed BETWEEN the antenna and the switch box, it is the exception to the rule NOTHING Between antenna and switch box.
However you have identified the problem.. When the Prior Owner installed the digital converter he changed some wires behind the switch box. STEP ONE is returning them to orgianal hookup.
Sadly, This can be a bit involved.. You need to identify the lead that runs up to the roof and connect it to the jack labeled ANT.
THEN try again.
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