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albow's avatar
albow
Explorer
Aug 28, 2017

Any tv antenna recommendations?

I've hated our omnidiCRAPtional antenna since we've had this trailer. Our old trailer had a crank and turn which picked up pretty good, but the ceiling would be a little high for that since this is a 5ver. Our current antenna won't pick up anything where we primarily camp. We use Directv, but it would also be nice to pick local channels up on the bedroom tv and sometimes we can't get a spot where Directv picks up. I don't want to go to the expense for something that MIGHT work. Anybody have first hand examples of improvement with change and if so, how much/what distance? BTW, I've tried a couple of antenna amplifiers and several indoor antennas as well.
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Aug 28, 2017
    Crank up winegard works just fine and unlikely to get torn off
  • n7bsn's avatar
    n7bsn
    Explorer
    Aug 28, 2017
    Winegard does make a motor driven "crank up" MA-1000W

    It can be hard to come by on the consumer market as Winegard tries to sell it only to shops that install it.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Aug 28, 2017
    IMO the batwing sensar pro is the best thing i know about

    what might be second, is the windgard 'Razar automatic"
    it looks like a Sat dome carry out, but its an auto tuning/seeking broadcast TV antenna, that gets mounted on the roof

    just push a button and let it find the best directional position
    then do the channel search on the TV
    $300 something, plus install costs
  • albow's avatar
    albow
    Explorer
    Aug 28, 2017
    ScottG wrote:
    Our new TT has a new style batwing that isn't adjustable in any way.
    It doesn't work nearly as well as the Jack Ant. I installed on our last RV.
    Fixed, not even crank up for more height, huh? At least I could get a little something with my current omni one before things went all digital.
  • albow's avatar
    albow
    Explorer
    Aug 28, 2017
    Johno02 wrote:
    Hare ti beat the crank-up winegard Sensar IV. Its good for at least 50 miles.
    Yeah, but it's a crank up, although I could stand on a stool to work it. Do you rotate it for better reception as well> Now would be the time for me to make a change since I'm getting a new roof installed. Maybe they will cut me a deal since the roof costs so much.
  • Johno02's avatar
    Johno02
    Explorer
    Aug 28, 2017
    Hare ti beat the crank-up winegard Sensar IV. Its good for at least 50 miles.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Aug 28, 2017
    Our new TT has a new style batwing that isn't adjustable in any way.
    It doesn't work nearly as well as the Jack Ant. I installed on our last RV.

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