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D_E_Bishop's avatar
D_E_Bishop
Explorer
Feb 09, 2017

OTA TV reception at "Q"

Our rig has a 32" Sharp FSTV in the LR and a Insignia 19" in the bedroom. We had a badly damaged Winegard Batwing which I replaced with a older batwing with a mfg date of 1989. All "F" type connectors have been replaced and at home I get 185 channels on the rear TV and 190 on the front(not all are really stations, bounce suspected), they range from Riverside on the East, Santa Barbara on the North and San Diego on the South.

My TVs in our old rig had built in signal strength meters, these do not. Just randomly turning the antenna to get the best picture, then do a new search for best signal.

So during the show in "Q" last month we were at Hi Jolly CG and I could get three stations to tune in at best and only one was reasonably good with very little pixilation.

Is this pretty much how it is there?

I can live with it, if that is what it is. I'm not into buying a SensarPro, I may upgrade to a Integrated Sensar VI replacement head in the near future, the DW hasn't really complained so it isn't a requirement.

I am just asking, I know SCJeff was/is there and hope he may answer too.
  • Okay so I'm about on a par with everyone else. Gonzo I'll try that app and just keep it around.

    I guess I wasn't clear that I have digital flat screen TVs, and my antenna does pull in over 100 clear channels at home and a lot of marginal channels.

    So thanks for the info on "Q" area reception.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    If you currently have the wingman I'm nto sure how much of an "upgrade" the Sensar IV would be

    The Sensar Pro though.. BIG DIFFERNECE.. I'm doing good if I can get one station without it.. Several with, where I'm parked.

    Note: if the towers are not there, you can't see them.