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Wingman v/s New Jack Antenna

gjtrafl
Explorer
Explorer
I have an '07 National with the standard Winegard Batman antenna.

My question is where do you get the most bang for your buck... going with the Wingman attachment or would I be better off by replacing to the Jack Antenna?

Costs seem to range from in the $30-$40 range for the wingman and $60-$70 for the Jack.

Looking for a cheap improvement. Any thoughts and experiences?

Thanks!
2006 National Dolphin '36
Wilmington, NC
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SCVJeff
Explorer
Explorer
Bill.Satellite wrote:
Ron3rd wrote:
Bill.Satellite wrote:
Get the Wingman.


And if you add the Sensar Pro, you'll have the gold standard for RV antennas.


+1
+2
Jeff - WA6EQU
'06 Itasca Meridian 34H, CAT C7/350

Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Explorer II
Ron3rd wrote:
Bill.Satellite wrote:
Get the Wingman.


And if you add the Sensar Pro, you'll have the gold standard for RV antennas.


+1
What I post is my 2 cents and nothing more. Please don't read anything into my post that's not there. If you disagree, that's OK.
Can't we all just get along?

pa_traveler
Explorer
Explorer
Sensar4 or pro with batwing,had rv dealer compare this to jack antenna. Sensar did way better.

Ron3rd
Explorer II
Explorer II
Bill.Satellite wrote:
Get the Wingman.


And if you add the Sensar Pro, you'll have the gold standard for RV antennas.
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Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Explorer II
Get the Wingman.
What I post is my 2 cents and nothing more. Please don't read anything into my post that's not there. If you disagree, that's OK.
Can't we all just get along?

Triker33
Explorer
Explorer
On test the Wingman add on will let the Batwing outdo the Jack on distance.
And you will save you $$.

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MNtundraRet
Navigator
Navigator
For the Op, adding the Wingman to current antenna is better than the Jack.

For Sensor versus Winegard Sensor Air, I find the Air will find more stations but may have a shorter range for getting stations found in the lower VHF range (2 to 6 real RF channels) .

The best method is to add a second adjustable in -line adjustable amplifier to increase gain to maximum 20 DBS ( $30). My range is up to 110 miles day and 180 miles night or cloudy.
Mark & Jan "Old age & treachery win over youth & enthusiasm"
2003 Fleetwood Jamboree 29

wildtoad
Explorer II
Explorer II
I've had the wingman, Jack, and the new Rayzor. Of the three the Batwing/wingman combination is about as good as it gets for over the air television. That said, if you are in a remote area, surrounded by trees, TV will still be spotty.
Tom Wilds
Blythewood, SC
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n7bsn
Explorer
Explorer
Tests on those antennas link
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