Cable wall plate

[Dennisnbrandi]

Can someone please explain what the wall plate is with cable outlet, on/off switch and what looks like a 12v outlet.....I do not have a power antenna I have the hand crank winegard, I want to know how it works and is all cable plates tied in to that as we'll? Thanks

[BurbMan]

Let us know how you find out

[Dennisnbrandi]

I will try it when I get home, makes a lot of sense!!!!!

[D_E_Bishop]

dennisbrandi, Here is what Winegard says about the plate,
"Twelve volt DC power supply for Roadstar or Sensar antennas in a flush mount wall plate. Includes on/off switch with LED, 12V DC receptacle, input for cable or antenna, built in splitter for second TV and second F jack for an outside TV source such as cable".

There is a second wall plate that looks the same but includes an amplifier for 75Ohm Winegard non-amplified antennas.

I use the receptacle for my 12V DC TV. It is always hot, even when the antenna is turned off.

Hope this helps.

[Dennisnbrandi]

Oh ok now it makes sense, 12v accessory plug for TV when you're primitive camping......thanks for the replies I really appreciate it

[prichardson]

The 12V DC port is just that; access to 12V DC power. However; depending on the manufacturer, it may be slightly smaller than the standard cigarette lighter type plug.

[CA_Traveler]

Dennisnbrandi wrote:
Just turning switch on gives the amplifier power? What's the purpose of 12v hole then?

Yes DC is supplied on the coax to the amplifier in the antenna head when the switch is on. When the switch is off the cable coax which is usually found on the rear DS is used. The plug can be used for a small 12V TV.

Our 04 did not switch the two coax cables so check yours.

[Dennisnbrandi]

Ok I gotcha.....what is the round 12v deal used for?

[lawrosa]

12 volt hole is for if you have a 12v TV. I use a inverter 100watt stanley. Has a modified sine wave and not a square wave. I use it when boondocking. TV uses only 25 watts..

http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-PC1A09-Power-Inverter-Outlet/dp/B001U04MYE

[ChooChooMan74]

The switch also switches between antenna and cable. There should be 2 wires coming into the back...one from the cable inlet on the side, one for the antenna. So, with the switch on, it turns on the amplifier and your tv gets signals from the antenna. With the switch off, your tv gets signals from the park cable inlet.

[Dennisnbrandi]

Just turning switch on gives the amplifier power? What's the purpose of 12v hole then?

[rbtglove]

Turning on that sws provides 12v power to the antenna. There is a amplifier in the antenna head. Should work for all cnnections. It will not be compatible with satellite, need a separate connection for it.