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Old 09-12-2011, 05:54 PM
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Not all HI-LO's have a Winegard Antenna, my 2209T has an Antenna Tek batwing antenna, it is crank up also but they have no add on for digital TV but it works very well, it is amplified.
Don't just assume you have a Winegard and buy the add on as it will not fit the Antenna Tek.
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Old 09-12-2011, 06:41 PM
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Just received my October issue of Trailer Life magazine. On page 61 is an article on a new type of tv antenna. According to the article, it will replace your current bat wing style antenna using existing coax and hole in the roof. What I like about it is that it has a built-in signal strength meter with LED lights. I just might put it on my Christmas list so I would have it for next camping season. It has a "space age" look to it. Thought I would just pass this info on......................

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Could you let us non-subscribers in on what brand and model the antenna is?

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For those that don't subscribe to Trailer Life magazine, here is their website:
King Controls

The antenna system is called "Jack". So click on the Jack icon on the left of the page. I did learn from their site that this antenna does not crank up and down. It is in a fixed position, but the head rotates. I am not affiliated with this company in any way. Just think this is a neat concept.

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Old 09-12-2011, 08:47 PM
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Ok, I have seen that one online. There is a model that replaces the batwing by mounting on the same mast. I wish somebody would do a controlled test on RV TV antennas to show what really is the best one.
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From what I can glean from discussions on the web there may not be much difference between the Wingman and the Jack, this comment being typical.

"Bill & Janet, I placed the Jack antenna on my ladder rack and used an A/B switch in the motor home after the amplifier/splitter. Because we don't have many analog or digital channels here in the Prescott, AZ area I can't say I found a big improvment in the number of channels I received. I suggest, if it ain't broken, don't fix it. I do like the smaller profile and at least the idea in my little head that something up there is a little better. All the best to you and yours, Bob and Linda Smith, Prescott, AZ "

I guess the best advice is if it ain't broken don't fix it! If you really want TV reception I think that a dish would be the bomb.
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