Replacing Crank up Antenna Suggestions?

Johno02 wrote:
Winegard makes a new control panel which helps aim the antenna, and may boost reception a bit.

Don't waste your money. It is called the SensarPro. It doesn't improve signal and just complicates aiming the antenna. If I hadn't cut a hole in the wall to mount it, I would throw it away. You need to first know all the real channel #'s of what is available in the area to make it useful.

The Jack antenna is just OK, but it absolutely does not perform as good as a working Batwing/ wingman combo. That plus there is no substation for height, and any ham or radio type reading this will back that up. IF you insist on changing out the antenna to an inferior Jack, don't make it worse by restricting its operation to the roof level.

Bottom line: Short of an omni-directional antenna, a roof mounted Jack is about the biggest step back you could take.

Never compared my Jack antenna with the newer crank up but I've had no problems getting reception on my Jack antenna. One big advantage is I don't have to worry about forgetting to crank it down.

Bill.Satellite wrote:
Do a search here for Batwing vs jack antenna. Your Batwing with an added Wingman attachment is a superior performing antenna. Being able to raise the antenna above the surrounding obstructions also make it perform substantially better.

Thanks for the information...This looks interesting

The crank up is far, far better, for many reasons.

Since it looks like your determined to replace your current crank-up antenna (maybe Winegard or another brand that looks like it), just keep in mind that the current hole in the roof and screw-holes are not a match for the lower profile Jack Antenna. Replacing the current antenna is going to cost more for labor because of the added work on the roof.

OpenRangePullen_Ford wrote:

GACamper wrote:
Been reading about the Jack Digital HDTV Antenna System. What I've read about it seems to do a good job. Just wondering what other's would recommend to use.

Its not as good as you think the crank up Jack might work better, mine is mounted directly to the roof.

So your saying, your roof mount doesn't work as good a the crank up?

Do a search here for Batwing vs jack antenna. Your Batwing with an added Wingman attachment is a superior performing antenna. Being able to raise the antenna above the surrounding obstructions also make it perform substantially better.

GACamper wrote:
Been reading about the Jack Digital HDTV Antenna System. What I've read about it seems to do a good job. Just wondering what other's would recommend to use.

Its not as good as you think the crank up Jack might work better, mine is mounted directly to the roof.

Might look at the "Jack" antenna. Although, it you have the newest Winegard with wingman, you probably can't beat it. Also, Winegard makes a new control panel which helps aim the antenna, and may boost reception a bit.