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09-08-2017, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Eastern U.P. of Michigan
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What I did today.
I decided to figure out why the radio wouldn't bring in very many channels. And those that did were faint and poor sounding.
When I took the radio out, the antenna was coiled up right behind the radio. No wonder no signal. The antenna came out of the radio as a coax and split into two wires. I put one wire in each of the side cubbies (with the doors) held in place with washers under the screws that hold the unit in place.
The difference in reception is amazing. BTW, the reason for the lines in the 3 pic is I was using a LED flashlight.
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09-08-2017, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: SE Michigan
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There has been a few discussions on here regarding poor radio reception and it's usually due to the coiled antenna behind the head unit.
You're probably already aware of the production process with most of our units. Time is money and It shows in many of the details of the end product. The 20 seconds it takes to uncoil the antenna and secure it properly is secondary to the work flow of major assembly components. So, most coaches will have FM/AM reception issues upon delivery. Gotta love Goshen, IN.
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09-09-2017, 01:32 AM
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Location: Kansas City
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Whitewolf, thanks for sharing. I have the same radio and it has been servicable, just not great. Now I have a new winter project. Looks simple enough that even I can accomplish it without hurting myself.
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09-09-2017, 06:26 AM
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I guess I got lucky with my Cougar... The radio antenna is hooked into the TV antenna and is directional...
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09-09-2017, 06:36 AM
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Location: Modesto
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi
I guess I got lucky with my Cougar... The radio antenna is hooked into the TV antenna and is directional...
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That is the most common set up.
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09-09-2017, 06:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi
I guess I got lucky with my Cougar... The radio antenna is hooked into the TV antenna and is directional...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
That is the most common set up.
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And the Wingman UHF Booster add-on to the Winegard Sensar antenna really helps...
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09-09-2017, 09:26 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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been thinking about that upgrade, glad to hear it really helps.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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09-09-2017, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Haymarket, VA
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Hey, at least yours was connected! Mine wasn't at all - still in the plastic baggie.
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