| Poor Tv Reception [message #251574] |
Thu, 05 June 2014 14:52  |
Galen
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Location: New Virginia, IA
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We were camping over memorial day weekend at a music festival we go to each year. I noticed my Tvs were unable to pull in any channels, and last year we were able to get 3 or 4. This place is in the sticks, but I wondered what had changed. I finally got a minute to look at it yesterday, and climbed up top and removed the connector from the head. There should be 12 vdc to power the winegard, and I was only getting 3-8 volts as the connector was corroded. I replaced the inline adapter at the bottom of the antenna, cleaned the connections, and went from 2 channels at to 17. So if you have a powered unit, it might be worth cleaning it up. I've never received more than 8-10 channels at my house.
I also lubed the pivot point. Makes it much easier adjust now. I did a quick google and found this write that covers both points: http://blog.rv.net/2008/06/tech-tune-up-your-tv-antenna/
Galen Briggs
New Virginia, Iowa
1978 Palm Beach
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| Re: Poor Tv Reception [message #251579 is a reply to message #251574] |
Thu, 05 June 2014 15:40  |
skip2
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Something I found is that some 12vdc fans like you clip to the dash area will reek havoc on tv reception especially now with being digital signals.
Skip Hartline
74 Canyon Lands, FiTech,
3.7 FD LSD, Manny Tranny,
Springfield Distributor,
2001 Chevy Tracker Ragtop Towd
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| Re: Poor Tv Reception [message #251596 is a reply to message #251579] |
Thu, 05 June 2014 19:23 |
tphipps
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Use Coax-seal to wrap the antenna coax connector at the antenna. It will help keep moisture out of the joint. Also, you can apply anti-seize to the connectors. Seal both ends of the coax cable with Coax -seal.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: Poor Tv Reception [message #251615 is a reply to message #251574] |
Thu, 05 June 2014 21:22 |
Galen
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Good point Tom. I just go done installing my new toilet, and replaced that cable from the antenna head to the base of the antenna mount since it looked a little weathered and I have the tools and cable anyway. Now I get 25 channels. Little things make a big difference.
Galen Briggs
New Virginia, Iowa
1978 Palm Beach
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| Re: Poor Tv Reception [message #251616 is a reply to message #251574] |
Thu, 05 June 2014 21:25 |
Carl S.
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Thanks for sharing that Galen. My batwing is going to get some attention this weekend.
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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