Jul-27-2019 08:19 PM
Aug-02-2019 05:33 AM
Jul-31-2019 10:34 AM
marcsbigfoot20b27 wrote:
Before everyone laughs, I use an external antenna that gets me 83 channels about 90 miles from Phoenix as the crow flies, up on the Mogollon rim.
Line of sight you just see mountains but this cheap $35 amplified directional motorized antenna works awesome.
I mount it on a 9 foot pole attached to my ladder.
My GF has one in her house for free tv.
Vilso TV Antenna Outdoor Amplified - Motorized 360 Degree Rotation - Digital HDTV Antenna - 150 Mile...
Jul-30-2019 01:44 PM
Jul-29-2019 10:51 AM
Gdetrailer wrote:This is more like I would like to use but the problem with this style is that they are fragile and bulky. The only reason I got a bow-tie design is that it much less susceptible to damage and it's quite thin when the elements are in the folded down position. The bow-tie antenna picked up more channels compared to our standard Winegard. A good yagi style should be able to pick up some stations farther away depending on atmospheric conditions.
IF you don't mind carrying and setting up a external antenna that might be the better route and net you more signals.
Something like this..
Jul-29-2019 07:06 AM
SoundGuy wrote:drsteve wrote:
The King Jack omnidirectional antenna on my Coachmen is junk.
The King Jack antenna isn't omnidirectional but rather directional, which is why it needs to be rotated for best reception. The King OmniPro / OmniGo are omnidirectional.
Jul-28-2019 08:19 PM
Jul-28-2019 04:38 PM
Gdetrailer wrote:
But, MR "Soundguy" you obviously do not understand that very simple concept.
An additional concept to consider, UHF is extremely "line of sight", UHF by it's very nature DOES NOT BEND TO THE EARTHS CONTORE, instead it makes a straight line right accross the horizon and into the atmosphere the further away from the broadcast tower you are..
Jul-28-2019 04:32 PM
Gdetrailer wrote:
Regardless, the "King" has no ELEVATION when compared to the Winegard "Bat Wing".
Jul-28-2019 02:53 PM
SoundGuy wrote:Gdetrailer wrote:
OP was asking if they could replace their CURRENT "JACK" antenna which is a omni-directional antenna with a WINEGARD which is a directional folded dipole.
Once again, the King Jack antenna is NOT omnidirectional but rather directional, which is why it needs to be rotated for best reception. The Jack simply has a wider angle of acceptance than the Winegard "batwing" antenna, which is why some believe it's easier to find stations when rotating the antenna.
Jul-28-2019 01:51 PM
Jul-28-2019 01:43 PM
Gdetrailer wrote:
OP was asking if they could replace their CURRENT "JACK" antenna which is a omni-directional antenna with a WINEGARD which is a directional folded dipole.
Jul-28-2019 01:19 PM
myredracer wrote:
Last summer I tried out a 2-bay bow-tie antenna. Bought six 4' fiberglass antenna masts and had the antenna about 24' above the ground. I also used TVfool.com to figure out where to aim the antenna. Worked much better than our Winegard batwing antenna with wingman booster.
I wanted to bring it with us on our current 3 week camping trip but couldn't find the bow-tie anywhere at home. I put it somewhere so it couldn't get damaged and I guess I did a good job of it. :M
Sometimes you can't get a sat signal due to trees and obstructions and sometimes CG cable is cr@p. It's nice to be able to get some OTA channels when you can't get TV otherwise. I've found that sometimes you get some great OTA channels & shows you can't get on cable or sat.
As mentioned, an antenna amp will NOT improve an already weak signal. The amps are supposed to me mounted at the antenna and they are designed to compensate for signal loss in the co-ax from antenna to TV. We have a Winegard SensarPro signal finder but I find it doesn't help a whole lot. I find that TVfool.com is better so you know where the originating TV transmitters are located and can aim accordingly. It also tells you what the signal strength of various stations is.
I'd love to try out a large yagi style antenna but they're too big and fragile to travel around with. The antennas with a rotator that claim reception up to 150 miles are a waste if $$ and contradict antenna wave theory.
Jul-28-2019 12:40 PM
drsteve wrote:
The King Jack omnidirectional antenna on my Coachmen is junk.
Jul-28-2019 11:58 AM