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poorboy
Explorer
Oct 16, 2020

crank up antenna won't crank up

stayed at a campground this past week that had no cable, so I tried to use the crank up antenna. It was not cranking and not going up. What I would really like to know is, has anybody changed there's from a crank up to a fixed antenna like the ones you see on airstreams. Not interested in dishes or very expensive satellite systems (nothing that good on TV to spend that kind of money). Thanks in advance.
  • wildtoad's avatar
    wildtoad
    Explorer II
    Oct 16, 2020
    I’d try to find out why the crank up wouldn’t crank. If it’s a Winegard it’s the absolute best of a mediocre bunch. Have you lubed it lately? There is an annual maintenance procedure that should be followed.
  • IAMICHABOD's avatar
    IAMICHABOD
    Explorer II
    Oct 16, 2020
    I helped my Son In Law to do just that, he put on the Jack Antenna and to cover the hole left from the crank up antenna you will need This mounting Plate

    Worked out nicely. If you scroll down to the pictures you will see what it looks like mounted. It gets great reception.

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