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08-26-2014, 07:22 PM
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Outdoors RV Fixed TV antenna
Has anyone else noticed that the maximum stationary antenna doesn't have as good reception as the old crank up used on older rv's?
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08-26-2014, 07:52 PM
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Mine got excellent reception in Utah. We got way more channels than the campground listed as being available. And this was at more than one campground too.
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08-26-2014, 09:58 PM
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Be sure the power booster is on. Mine works just fine.
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08-27-2014, 08:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn Dave
Has anyone else noticed that the maximum stationary antenna doesn't have as good reception as the old crank up used on older rv's?
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I've suspected that but since I have never been able to compare with a crank up, I don't really know. On our prior rig we had a crank up with a 3 ft riser and a "Jack" antenna. We were happy with that. I prefer to rotate my antenna to maximize the signal strength for the channel we are watching.
How's the weather way down there in Cascade? 
Bob
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08-28-2014, 09:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn Dave
Has anyone else noticed that the maximum stationary antenna doesn't have as good reception as the old crank up used on older rv's?
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Are you talking about this type?
I get 18 channels here at home, and we haven't been to a camp ground with any reception, yet.
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08-28-2014, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BandC
Are you talking about this type?
I get 18 channels here at home, and we haven't been to a camp ground with any reception, yet.
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Yes it works. with good signal its just fine, nice not to have to raise and adjust antenna.
I live at the edge of signal! My old crank up could get a couple station stations here, this one will not pick up anything. So the range in not as good.
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08-28-2014, 02:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IdahoBob
I've suspected that but since I have never been able to compare with a crank up, I don't really know. On our prior rig we had a crank up with a 3 ft riser and a "Jack" antenna. We were happy with that. I prefer to rotate my antenna to maximize the signal strength for the channel we are watching.
How's the weather way down there in Cascade?
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Bob
The weather is about the same as yours!  Will be leaving for the Olympic national park next week. Hope your recovery is doing well.
Dave
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08-28-2014, 09:12 PM
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Bob
The weather is about the same as yours! Will be leaving for the Olympic national park next week. Hope your recovery is doing well.
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I'm doing ok, no more cane. It looks like you are ok as well. My Physical Terrorist killed our planned 2 week trip to Astoria so we are going to Boise for 5 days with the rig. Whoopie!!
Safe travels!
Bob
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09-28-2014, 06:49 PM
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We switched to a Mohu Leaf 50 HD antenna. Very flat and can easily mount just inside a window on the signal side of the TT with some small suction cup hooks. It has a 50 mile range and has a better picture than the digital cable in the house. We get about 18 channels, give or take, and picked it up on Amazon for about $50.
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