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dockmasterdave
Explorer
Oct 20, 2019

weak antenna signal

OK, I posted the other day looking for info on an aftermarket antenna booster. My Wineguard from 2009 DOES NOT have the internal boost, at least , there is no switch and no 12v plug and no 12v wiring anywhere near it.
I took apart my connections today, put dielectric grease on them and made sure all were tight.
I discovered that from my antenna to the ceiling plate is RG59.

Would it help to switch it to RG6, and does it really just pull all the way through the ceiling to install the new?
I have visions of it disconnecting somewhere mid ceiling and requiring ripping the ceiling down to re connect.
It is in an Amerilite 21MBLE
Thanks again
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Oct 20, 2019
    The switch could be anywhere if it exists and they are normally hard wired so no plug. Replace the antenna with one that has a amplifier, add the switch etc. No need to replace RG59 unless it's defective. And no splitters between the wall plate and antenna.

    Unlikely you can pull a new coax with the old. If you need new coax just reroute it like on the roof, closet, walls etc as needed.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Oct 20, 2019
    For that short of distance, no.
    I have seen the ends put togther totally wrong. They cut all the shielding off and just used the center conductor.
    I would check for continuity from end to end and between coductors.

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