Digital/Analog Coax
Just switched from a MH. to a Travel Trailer. Using a Wineguard Playmaker. Coax is probably 5-6 years old. 2-25' lengths joined together with a adapter. Picture is not clear. Is there a difference ...
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It sounds like the coax going from the Playmaker to the receiver is okay. If it was bad you would have no reception or reception would come and go. The likely issue is how the signal is distributed from the receiver to the TV sets. I see that you trailer is a 2017 model, so the coax installed by the manufacturer is most likely RG-6. Even if it is RG-59 the lengths involved would make little difference in cable losses. Check all the connectors and make sure none are loose and they are installed correctly. If all looks good, then as Jeff says, you may need some amplification.
The RF output from the receiver is not the best choice if video quality is a factor. In order of best to worst picture quality:
HDMI
Component (red, green, blue connectors)
Composite (yellow connector)
RF (F-type threaded connector)
RF is the easiest and cheapest to distribute. If you opt to use HDMI you will have to run new cables if there are none already installed. You also will need an HDMI splitter. There are wireless HDMI and HDMI over coax options, but this would be a major expense.
The RF output from the receiver is not the best choice if video quality is a factor. In order of best to worst picture quality:
HDMI
Component (red, green, blue connectors)
Composite (yellow connector)
RF (F-type threaded connector)
RF is the easiest and cheapest to distribute. If you opt to use HDMI you will have to run new cables if there are none already installed. You also will need an HDMI splitter. There are wireless HDMI and HDMI over coax options, but this would be a major expense.
