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tvfrfireman
Explorer
Oct 16, 2013

Problem with motorized Winegard 1000 Antenna

During an early morning rush to get to a dealer for warranty work, I forgot the antenna was up. I ordered the new top and two square pieces that make up the tower. All is well except it will not rotate when the rotate buttons are pushed. The antenna raises to an upright position but the red light does not come on signaling it is up. It also rotates about 245 degrees after becoming upright. It took the top off and everything looks ok. The troubleshooting guide says the antenna will not rotate if the antenna is not upright. I am wondering if something is telling the antenna it is not upright when it is. I called winegard and the folks on the phone just read trouble shooting item from a guide and have probably have not seen one. They no longer make this motorized version and have gone back to the hand crank. I would be grateful for any help. Thanks, David
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Oct 16, 2013
    Does the 'stow' light come on when down?
    Does the 'motion' light come on when raising/lowering etc.?

    On backside on control panel are two connections......power cable connection and a control cable connection. Unplug them then plug back in and make sure connection is tight,

    You may have damaged the cable connection inside the turret top when you whacked the antenna.
  • tvfrfireman's avatar
    tvfrfireman
    Explorer
    Oct 16, 2013
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Does the 'stow' light come on when down?
    Does the 'motion' light come on when raising/lowering etc.?

    On backside on control panel are two connections......power cable connection and a control cable connection. Unplug them then plug back in and make sure connection is tight,

    You may have damaged the cable connection inside the turret top when you whacked the antenna.
    Thanks for writing. Yes the power light, stow light, in motion light work. Only the raised (red ) light doesn't work. When the antenna goes up, it turns and rotates about 245 degrees and ends up pointing perpendicular to the curb/door side. Then, when I try to operation the rotation feature I get nothing.
  • tvfrfireman's avatar
    tvfrfireman
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2013
    Looks like not many are familiar with this antenna with only one response. I will keep my fingers crossed. Thanks, David
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Oct 17, 2013
    On backside on control panel are two connections......power cable connection and a control cable connection. Unplug them then plug back in and make sure connection is tight,

    You may have damaged the cable connection inside the turret top when you whacked the antenna.
  • dougrainer's avatar
    dougrainer
    Nomad
    Oct 17, 2013
    tvfrfireman wrote:
    Looks like not many are familiar with this antenna with only one response. I will keep my fingers crossed. Thanks, David


    10 years ago I worked on them but when they discontinued them and there are NO parts available, nobody works on them anymore. They are Boat Anchors when they malfunction, since no parts are available. That is why you are having a hard time finding help and info. Doug
  • tvfrfireman's avatar
    tvfrfireman
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2013
    dougrainer wrote:
    tvfrfireman wrote:
    Looks like not many are familiar with this antenna with only one response. I will keep my fingers crossed. Thanks, David


    10 years ago I worked on them but when they discontinued them and there are NO parts available, nobody works on them anymore. They are Boat Anchors when they malfunction, since no parts are available. That is why you are having a hard time finding help and info. Doug
    If I have to replace it, the only one available is the manual crank up. I would need a step ladder to reach the area it is located in.
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    tvfrfireman
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2013
    Someone on the Escapee's forum told me to replace the top of the antenna with a Jack antenna that is supposedly Omni directional. If I find this is true, it is a fifty dollar fix. I thought I would share this with you folks. If anyone knows how to fix my rotating one, please let me know. Thanks.
  • Tom_M1's avatar
    Tom_M1
    Explorer
    Oct 18, 2013
    tvfrfireman wrote:
    Someone on the Escapee's forum told me to replace the top of the antenna with a Jack antenna that is supposedly Omni directional. If I find this is true, it is a fifty dollar fix. I thought I would share this with you folks. If anyone knows how to fix my rotating one, please let me know. Thanks.
    The Jack antenna is NOT omnidirectional. It does have a broader pattern than the Winegard Batwing so it can be a little easier finding stations.
  • tvfrfireman's avatar
    tvfrfireman
    Explorer
    Oct 18, 2013
    I have been tinkering with this antenna. Now, after it goes into the raised position, all three lights (raised, in motion, and lowered) blink off and on about three time and then go off. Try as I have, I am unable to find a trouble shooting manual or get any help from Winegard. Does anyone know why the three lights blink and go off?

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