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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Installing coax. And should I keep original antenna. [message #293307 is a reply to message #293302] |
Fri, 01 January 2016 20:39   |
rvanwin
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BobDunahugh wrote on Fri, 01 January 2016 18:55This is my weak point. With the land cable service. And my roof antenna. What do I need to do to feed a TV with one cable going to the TV. As the normal splitters can't be used. As I'm not splitting a signal. Bob Dunahugh78 Royale
Bob,
Normally, the original antenna has an amplifier that accepts the OTA signal from the antenna and a second coax from a land service provider. When the amplifier is on, the antenna is active to the coax to the tv and when it is off, the land coax signal is active on that same coax to the tv.
That is the way the GMC outfitted coaches worked. I'm not sure how the Royales were set up. If you don't have that amplifier it can be obtained at an RV store or an RV salvage place. It is powered by 12v and many have a 12v cigarette lighter socket.
We are enjoying our time in CA although not as sunny and warm as we would like...
Randy & Margie
'77 Eleganza II '403'
Battlefield, MO
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Installing coax. And should I keep original antenna. [message #293349 is a reply to message #293307] |
Sat, 02 January 2016 20:43 |
rvanwin
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rvanwin wrote on Fri, 01 January 2016 20:39BobDunahugh wrote on Fri, 01 January 2016 18:55This is my weak point. With the land cable service. And my roof antenna. What do I need to do to feed a TV with one cable going to the TV. As the normal splitters can't be used. As I'm not splitting a signal. Bob Dunahugh78 Royale
Bob,
Normally, the original antenna has an amplifier that accepts the OTA signal from the antenna and a second coax from a land service provider. When the amplifier is on, the antenna is active to the coax to the tv and when it is off, the land coax signal is active on that same coax to the tv.
That is the way the GMC outfitted coaches worked. I'm not sure how the Royales were set up. If you don't have that amplifier it can be obtained at an RV store or an RV salvage place. It is powered by 12v and many have a 12v cigarette lighter socket.
We are enjoying our time in CA although not as sunny and warm as we would like...
Bob, I'm not sure what type of antenna you are going to use, but most RV antennas need to have an amplifier in order to pull in good TV reception (or any reception at all). That is the reason I suggested the amplifier: http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-RV-7042-White-Plate-Supply/dp/B000GGL4CG?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAIN5HK5BFVBOCQQZQ&tag=weluma-us-20&linkCod e=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000GGL4CG&ascsubtag=5688883c0cf244.59271674
Because you are redoing everything, you might want to consider a Jack antenna. It comes with an amplifier that functions as I described and makes for a good streamlined look on top of the coach. Plus, you don't have to remember to put the antenna down, although it looks better if it is turned to the travel position. In my experience, the reception is equal to the original batwing. http://www.adventurerv.net/king-controls-jack-over-the-air-digital-antenna-white-p-27192.html?gclid=CjwKEAiAh560BRDu-aD93r-J_zoSJACrxZG2hoxDFRtTDA5d3x XTSuoEmxugVANw3cmjdaFOfgSJnhoCPCrw_wcB&utm_campaign=partsfeed_ppc&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=Froogle
Randy & Margie
'77 Eleganza II '403'
Battlefield, MO
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Installing coax. And should I keep original antenna. [message #293354 is a reply to message #293349] |
Sat, 02 January 2016 22:36 |
emerystora
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The RV-7042 does not have an amplifier. It is to be used with a Winegard antenna with a built in amplifier.
The RV-7296 contains an amplifier and is used with a Winegard antenna that doesn't have a built in amplifier. It will also amplify the RV park cable if one is using the A/B splitter.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On Jan 2, 2016, at 7:43 PM, Randy Van Winkle wrote:
>
> rvanwin wrote on Fri, 01 January 2016 20:39
>> BobDunahugh wrote on Fri, 01 January 2016 18:55
>>> This is my weak point. With the land cable service. And my roof antenna. What do I need to do to feed a TV with one cable going to the TV.
>>> As the normal splitters can't be used. As I'm not splitting a signal. Bob Dunahugh78 Royale
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>> Bob,
>>
>> Normally, the original antenna has an amplifier that accepts the OTA signal from the antenna and a second coax from a land service provider. When
>> the amplifier is on, the antenna is active to the coax to the tv and when it is off, the land coax signal is active on that same coax to the tv.
>>
>> That is the way the GMC outfitted coaches worked. I'm not sure how the Royales were set up. If you don't have that amplifier it can be obtained
>> at an RV store or an RV salvage place. It is powered by 12v and many have a 12v cigarette lighter socket.
>>
>> We are enjoying our time in CA although not as sunny and warm as we would like...
>
>
> Bob, I'm not sure what type of antenna you are going to use, but most RV antennas need to have an amplifier in order to pull in good TV reception (or
> any reception at all). That is the reason I suggested the amplifier:
> http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-RV-7042-White-Plate-Supply/dp/B000GGL4CG?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAIN5HK5BFVBOCQQZQ&tag=weluma-us-20&linkCod e=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000GGL4CG&ascsubtag=5688883c0cf244.59271674
>
> Because you are redoing everything, you might want to consider a Jack antenna. It comes with an amplifier that functions as I described and makes for
> a good streamlined look on top of the coach. Plus, you don't have to remember to put the antenna down, although it looks better if it is turned to the
> travel position. In my experience, the reception is equal to the original batwing.
> http://www.adventurerv.net/king-controls-jack-over-the-air-digital-antenna-white-p-27192.html?gclid=CjwKEAiAh560BRDu-aD93r-J_zoSJACrxZG2hoxDFRtTDA5d3x XTSuoEmxugVANw3cmjdaFOfgSJnhoCPCrw_wcB&utm_campaign=partsfeed_ppc&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=Froogle
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>
>
> --
> Randy & Margie
> '77 Eleganza II '403'
> Battlefield, MO
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| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Installing coax. And should I keep original antenna. [message #293365 is a reply to message #293349] |
Sun, 03 January 2016 14:01 |
Carl S.
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I'll echo what Randy said about the King Jack antenna. I replaced my leaky old bat wing with a Jack last year and it works very well. It also takes up less real estate on the roof and looks more modern.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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