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Old 09-09-2011, 08:25 AM   #1
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How to get better tv signal

I have been searching for something to get more tv channels at my rv. I dont want to do the dish or direct tv or local cable because of the prices and we do not have internet there to do the sling box option. I have the regular antenna on the roof and a booster inside but it still only picks up nbc and some other useless channel. Does anyone have any ideas to get more channels?
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Old 09-09-2011, 09:04 AM   #2
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I installed the Winegard Wing man to my standard "Bat Wing" antenna. It took five minutes to install as was very inexpensive. It seemed to improve signal on some weak channels. My rig is an '07 so I don't know if this technology is included in newer antennas but if the signal isn't there you may be out of luck unless you can move or go higher. JM2¢, Hank
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Old 09-09-2011, 09:49 AM   #3
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As Hank mentioned I installed the wingman, It does help for just $30.
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Old 09-09-2011, 12:29 PM   #4
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I PICKED UP ANOTHER ANTENNA AT WALMART WITH AN EXTENDABLE POLE TO GET ABOVE THE TREES. HOPEFULLY IT WILL HELP SOME. IF IT DOESNT WORK I WILL TRY ONE OF THOSE.
THANKS FOR THE HELP
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Old 09-09-2011, 01:04 PM   #5
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lakerat, Howdy;

You can also buy a Booster for the antenna signal. It plugs into the 120v outlet and has 2 coax male fittings on it. Get a short piece of coax to connect it to the wall outlet (coax), and attach the coax to the tv to the other.
Gives some gain to the signals.

Try this site to see if it will help;

http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/Address.aspx

good luck...

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Old 09-09-2011, 04:12 PM   #6
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When I was camping in IN, we had to go to a RV Dealer for some parts. While there I saw this TV antenna (Jack Outdoor TV Atenna) for RV's. I purchased one and installed this one on my RV. In my humble opinion this was one of the best purchases I made for the camper. See link below.
The picture was clearer and we did recieve a few more TV stations. I also use a DISH for additional channels such as the NFL, ESPN and Speed.

http://www.jacktv4free.com/

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