TV Antenna Replacement

[@KnuckleDragginDad]

Thank you sir for the video. I need to replace my existing tv antenna and am thinking about purchasing or upgrading to this antenna. Is it as straightforward as unplugging my old antenna & installing the new one? I guess I got a little confused with the amplifier part of your video.

[@rosalyncox2942]

Very helpful, thank you for sharing.

[@KnuckleDragginDad]

These antennas sure did go up in price over the past few years eh? Seems they are now anywhere from $132 - $145 depending on who ya order from. I’ve also been looking at those $400 antennas as well since I too don’t have an adjuster inside my Rv. Also since we don’t watch much tv anyways I could see spending that type of money anyway. Thanks for the tips!

[@richardsorey8611]

I have the same antenna on my Tiffin and am about to replace it also. The old control box had two coaxial cables on the back did you use a barrel connector to join them together to get rid of the box or did you pull the amp switch plate and connect the coaxial cable to it?

[@RV4X40com]

Not sure I can answer that. I didn't use the old box at all, but just left it there since there would have been a big hole otherwise. I used the existing cables and a new control panel.

[@Thejohnnyoshow]

how does it compare to the antenna you removed, do you get any less channels with this omni compared to the antenna that was on the rv before

[@RV4X40com]

Maybe slightly less sensitive than the "batwink" type but omni directional so you don't have to aim it. Probably might be significant in a rural area but not much different.

[@bricknboxer]

@@RV4X40com Definitely less sensitive than a directional antenna like the Sensar IV aka "batwing". Many times I've compared side by side with campers who have omni antennas. Within 20 miles of a strong broadcast tower an omni works OK. Beyond that you'll get better results with a directional antenna.

[@keeganzpapa7290]

Did you have to purchase a winegard subscription for tv reception?

[@RV4X40com]

Not for over the air TV, assuming you have a suitable antenna to get those signals. Winegard makes the antennae that are often used on RVs but once it is bought it is like TV anywhere if you are watching over the air transmissions.

[@dougd9944]

Good job Jim 😎👍

[@RV4X40com]

Thanks.

[@chilidog73]

Why replace an omni antenna with another omni antenna?

[@RV4X40com]

The original equipment was not an omni. It had to be pointed to the transmitter and that was a problematic thing, very hard to adjust. And the loss of sensitivity with a modern omni antenna was a minor factor. If you want the optimum, these low self contained antennae are probably not the best solution but I did not want to deal with installing a good directional antenna. TV is always a low priority for us.

[@gregorycasson1325]

With the “human factors” reference, I have to ask… Did your former profession involve driving a larger bus - an Airbus perhaps? :)

[@RV4X40com]

No, but I spent a lot of time designing products for all branches of the service as well as commercial applications.

[@natemorgan7184]

Better off buying one that doesn’t hook up to the tv