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Johno02
Explorer
Feb 13, 2017

Sensar vs. Rayzar???

Some time ago, a knowledgeable technician with the proper equipment conducted and posted the actual reception characteristics of various RV antennas, especially comparing the Sensar and the King Jack. I would really like to see some comments ad facts about the new Winegard Razar, and how it compares to the Sensar. A friend purchased a new trailer equipped with the Razar, but we have not had time to compare yet. I have the Sensar IV with the Sensar Pro panel, and am very well pleased with our setup, but I do know that the question about the new Razar will come up, and would like to see some actual results.
  • Chris_Bryant's avatar
    Chris_Bryant
    Explorer II
    Feb 13, 2017
    Keep in mind the Razar has changed- it was a flat panel that I thought worked quite well for a number of reasons. The current Razar is more like the Jack. I'm installing one tomorrow, but I don't have a rig with a Sensar available to do a comparison, though I know what we usually receive here.
  • Johno02's avatar
    Johno02
    Explorer
    Feb 13, 2017
    I can get over 60 mile range with our Sensar IV(flat country).
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Feb 13, 2017
    Assuming you are talking about the Winegard Rayzar automatic (dome style) the Rayzar is nothing like the Jack.
  • stevekk's avatar
    stevekk
    Explorer
    Feb 13, 2017
    I think he is talking about the new Winegard Rayzar Z1.
    Looks like the Jack.
    Got mixed reviews on Amazon, but a low number of reviews.
  • Johno02's avatar
    Johno02
    Explorer
    Feb 14, 2017
    Yes, talking about the new one that looks a lot like a Jack. I wonder about it being so close to the top of a rig. But I did notice that they have a replacement that fits on an existing mast. If it outperforms the Sensar IV, its gotta be pretty good. Besides that I think the Batwind looks really cool.
  • Johno02's avatar
    Johno02
    Explorer
    Feb 14, 2017
    Out here in the sticks, everyone used to have a 100' tower with a 15' antenna and rotator. and we still couldn't get the Opry until Monday. Now, with modern satellite and stuff, we get it on Sunday, sometimes if the weather is right.
  • Chris_Bryant's avatar
    Chris_Bryant
    Explorer II
    Feb 14, 2017
    Bill.Satellite wrote:
    Assuming you are talking about the Winegard Rayzar automatic (dome style) the Rayzar is nothing like the Jack.


    No- the new one. IMHO, a marketing mistake by Winegard- every new antenna is a Razar, from stick on the window sheets to the auto dome. Now the flat Razar (Sensar replacement) is gone- I liked it, as it acted like an omni when flat, bi directional raised, but with decent gain either way.

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