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Old 07-04-2011, 02:12 PM   #1
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I recently purchased a 2003 sea breeze lx8311 and I can only get 2 tv stations, despite there being many more local stations. I am still using the Winegard antenna and conrol box that came with unit, and the original analog tv. I have a digital converter box between the selector (control) box and tv 1 which is the front analog tv. Even the two stations I get are very weak, going in and out. If I turn off the 12 volt power at the selector box, then I get no stations, which would seem to indicate antenna is powered. Is it possible that the antenna head is just "worn out" and the transistors are no good, or should I be looking elsewhere for problem? If it is just antenna head, can I replace the head with new version without a lot of problem? Any suggestions welcome. (TV 2 is a digital tv, and only gets same stations as TV 1)

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Old 07-07-2011, 12:11 PM   #2
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Have you tried rotating the antenna in 45 degree increments and scanning as you go?
The direction the antenna is pointing is a lot more important than it was before the switch.
If that helps you might want to go HERE to see locations channel and numbers.

This SITE gives signal strength info.

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Old 07-07-2011, 12:57 PM   #3
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Are you expecting different answers with this post than one you already posted on this same topic? ;-)

Having said that, if it does come down to either a bad head or bad booster, both can be purchased at Camping World.
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Old 07-07-2011, 06:28 PM   #4
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Sorry about the "double" post, I had meant to post to the national RV forum originally, took me a day to realize I had posted to a different forum. I had searched the forums for information, and must have started a thread while reading in this forum.
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