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TenOC's avatar
TenOC
Nomad
May 07, 2014

Jack Antenna Blue Lights ???

On the Jack TV antenna there is a "power" switch.

Does it do anything except turn on the blue signal strength lights?

Does it turn on an built in signal amplifier?

It does make a good night light. . . . :S

My TV reception does not seem to improve with the power on. I get signal strength of 3 on 1 off.
  • TenOC's avatar
    TenOC
    Nomad
    May 09, 2014
    Craig P. wrote:
    If you are talking about the switch at the base of the antenna, I had the same question after installing my Jack Antenna. The owner's manual was vague, so I emailed King Controls and here was their response:

    "The switch only turns on the the LED lights for the signal finder, it does not turn the amplifier power on or off in any way. It is meant to be turned off after you lock in your strongest signal."

    Craig


    Thanks, Yes this is what I wanted to know.
  • Gadget_Man's avatar
    Gadget_Man
    Explorer
    May 08, 2014
    If you are talking about the switch at the base of the antenna, I had the same question after installing my Jack Antenna. The owner's manual was vague, so I emailed King Controls and here was their response:

    "The switch only turns on the the LED lights for the signal finder, it does not turn the amplifier power on or off in any way. It is meant to be turned off after you lock in your strongest signal."

    Craig
  • Chris_Bryant's avatar
    Chris_Bryant
    Explorer II
    May 07, 2014
    The blue light just shows that the amp in the antenna head is getting power.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    May 07, 2014
    It turns on the amplifier. When you turn it off the signal just goes straight through. There's a switch on the side of the housing with the blue lights that just turns those off.

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