New! King Controls "The Jack" Off-Air Digital Replacement Antenna

[Warpath]

CRYSTAL CLEAR HDTV
With crystal clear reception of all VHF and UHF digital HDTV signals, the JACK antenna offers a much broader reception range than traditional RV antennas. Additionally, the JACK antenna provides greatly enhanced UHF reception where over 80% of the new digital channels are now broadcast. You get completely uncompressed high-definition TV signals for the absolute best picture quality available today.

SIMPLE INSTALLATION
Easily replace your existing Sensar® antenna in just 5 minutes without any special tools. The JACK mounts to the existing antenna mast with 2 removable pins. The JACK is 70% smaller and requires no additional roof space for installation. The built-in signal amplifier works with your existing antenna power switch or can be used with the provided power supply if replacing a non-amplified antenna. An indicator light shows when the amplifier is powered.

REPLACE YOUR SENSAR® WITH A JACK ANTENNA TODAY!
• 70% smaller and provides better reception
• Can be installed without hitting the AC or roof vent
• Designed for new digital signals
• Aerodynamic for less wind resistance
• Amplified with included power supply
• 5-minute retrofit to existing Sensar™ mount
• Diagnostic light to indicate +12 volt power to antenna
• 12 1/2 inches long, 16 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches high

[Click Here for More Details]

[DriVer]

This looks like something I would like to get!

[RV Wizard]

Me too! And when I do it will be from RV Upgrades for sure.

[RJay]

Has anyone done or seen a comparison between the Jack and the Wingman? Just wondering if there is enough difference to make it worth a change.

[zmotorsports]

I just saw these and we haven't put an analog to digital converter box in our coach yet because we generally use our satellite dish. I would like to have local stations when we get into an area. I don't have room in my overhead compartments for a converter box so I haven't purchased one yet.

Does anyone know if you still need a converter box with this new antenna or does it replace the analog to digital converter box. Mike.

[Bill Adams]

The TV needs a converter box no matter what kind of an antenna you use. The over the air signal is digital and the TV is analog. That's where the conversion must take place.

[zmotorsports]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Adams The TV needs a converter box no matter what kind of an antenna you use. The over the air signal is digital and the TV is analog. That's where the conversion must take place.

Thanks.

[wa8yxm]

The only comparison I've seen is King Control's web page.. which of course is a biased source so I won't quote it.

I would like to hear from users, both kinds (Happy/Unhappy)

I'm kind of wondering what's up where I"m at.. One station here is still on VHF (12) and I can not see them.. I've watched them in the past from this park, but now I get solid ZEROS on my DTV-Pal. AS THE CROW FLIES.. I'm perhaps 30-35 miles from the transmitter and I can't see it

100 miles away I can see a UHF transmitter but 30-35 miles on VHF is kind of like my back pocket.. I mean I do that kind of millage with the antenna on my mirror and a 50 watt transmitter and they are running kilowatts and not reaching me. Something is strange in VHF land.

[Gary RVRoamer]

Wonder if it will fit on other brands of antenna mounts. I've got a Concorde (Braun) motorized antenna now.

[wa8yxm]

I have now seen a "User Comparison" it's not scientific but user (in another RV forum) basically said that when he compared it to his Batwing No difference

I do not know if he had the wingman on his batwing

I may (some day when I can afford it) get one.. The reason has to do with cheap coax.

[Bob WB6ODR]

We have an open house at the local RV dealer today and my wife and I will be there to support our RV club and hope to interest a few new members.

One of the vendors is a rep for the Jack Digital antenna. I am going to pin him to the wall on the design and claim of "better" antenna. Where I live we have 2 or 3 digital stations and I want to test the claim of better reception. I upgraded the TV in our 2007 Itasca to a DC analog/digital type TV and did a search for stations in our area. Landed just 2 or 3 as I said and I want to see if the "Jack" will do any better as I know there are some more digital transponders way up north.

I'll try to let you know later...

[Bob WB6ODR]

I bought the Jack antenna today at the show. They were sold out and it will be in later in the week. I plan to roll the RV out of the barn we keep it in, place the Jack on the ladder rack and use an AB switch in side the rig. I want to see if Jack will pull in more signals than my Bat Wing and then I'll point them North to see if I can get signals from up north. More later....

[Bob WB6ODR]

So, I parked my RV in front of the house, out of the metal barn where we keep it. I put the Batwing up and I put the Jack on the ladder rack. There pulled in the the same signals. I then put the Jack up on the poles I had so it would be as high as the Batwing and away from the metal of the ladder. I got 2 new digital and 2 new analog signals. I am convinced that I have an improvement in received signals. It was a lot easier to install the Jack than it was to remove the Batwing antenna. I'll keep mine.

73, Bob

[dog_soldier]

the antenna that was on my M/H has been removed and the cable cut. will the jack still work if i put it on a pole and attach it to the ladder or do i need to find a regular antenna for the roof of the M/H?