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rt749 · 03-13-2013, 06:38 PM

We are spending our first night in our new (to us) Damon Intruder. We are so proud that we got it all set up, levelled, etc. without a hitch, but very disappointed because we can't get TV!
We cranked up the antenna, switched on the booster and had both new TVs search for channels. Neither has found any, even though we have tried this 20+ times. We have them set for antenna and have searched for analog and/or digital. There are 10 motorhomes near us with the same antenna setup that have great TV. They all tell me there is a switch to change from cable to antenna. The previous owner never used it on antenna.
So, long story short, where is the switch????

Dakrism · 03-13-2013, 06:46 PM

I have a switching box in upper right cabinet which allows switching between cable,sat,ant,etc it is a simple box with labeled push buttons on the front about the size of a large phone book.

CampDaven · 03-13-2013, 06:52 PM

The BOMB

Box of many buttons.
Fooled me for a bit

Dakrism · 03-13-2013, 07:18 PM

We just bought our coach in December and we are still trying to figure out the Sat Ant. We did figure out the crank up antenna but I do know the dealer did install digital converter boxes before we took delivery so the older analog tvs would work.I don't know how old your tvs are but you may need these converters also.

tompen · 03-13-2013, 07:58 PM

My Damon Daybreak (2001) does not have a switch. When you turn on the antenna amplifier and the red light comes on you are on antenna. If you hook up an outside antenna or cable from the campsite it will automaticly switch over when you turn the amplifier off.
New TVs so I assume digital. Make sure the antenna is connected correctly and the antenna port is activated. This is in the TV setup menu. Not all TVs have this. Digital antennas are very directional. Look around and see what direction other people have their antenna pointed. Ask someone what channels are working and try some of them manually. Make sure your TVs are set for antenna or cable and not HDMI or video 1 inputs.
Of course your antenna or amplifier could be not working, but they are pretty tough.

Good Luck
Tom

CampDaven · 03-13-2013, 08:36 PM

My Jensen TVs have a Source button that lets you select modes: TV, DVD, etc.

OLYLEN · 03-15-2013, 06:56 PM

It maybe the TV it self. I installed two new different brand flat screens in the motor home and in their setup you must switch between Cable/Sat and free air antenna. For some reason they know the difference. Also sometimes the free ant is routed thru a DVD or VCR so if so you must have the TV looking for that device.

LEN