TV Antenna

ErnieS · 05-30-2013, 08:21 AM

I bought a 2005 Copper Canyon last year. I know nothing about TV antennas. Since my TT is 7+ years is it possible I have an analog antenna? I can not get any signal whatsoever. Where do I need to start? Any help would be appreciated.

raytronx · 05-30-2013, 08:28 AM

Is your TV a newer model that can receive digital antenna signals.
Is your antenna booster in the on position, usually a green or red light is visible.
Make sure the cable end is in good shape and the center pin is not bent over.
Run a programming scan on the TV for channels.

If that all is checked and still no signal maybe the problem is a disconnected wire somewhere. Even a analog ant will pick up digital stations if your near a city.

Ray

ErnieS · 05-30-2013, 08:33 AM

Yes the TV is new. I have connected to cable at a campground and it worked fine. I guess you answered part of my question about analog antennas. I did not no if an analog antenna would still work. I guess I have a broken wire somewhere but really don't know where to start looking for it. Thanks for your help.

ErnieS · 05-30-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ErnieS

Yes the TV is new. I have connected to cable at a campground and it worked fine. I guess you answered part of my question about analog antennas. I did not no if an analog antenna would still work. I guess I have a broken wire somewhere but really don't know where to start looking for it. Thanks for your help.

And I did have the booster on.

rode2nowhere · 05-30-2013, 09:28 AM

I am not trying to hack your thread but wondering if I got a better antenna would really make a difference as far as reception and the number of channels? My keystone is a 2011 and has the usual cheapo antenna up there...

raytronx · 05-30-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rode2nowhere

I am not trying to hack your thread but wondering if I got a better antenna would really make a difference as far as reception and the number of channels? My keystone is a 2011 and has the usual cheapo antenna up there...

I added a extra digital antenna piece on my analog batwing and it did help, especially in the fringe reception areas.

Check my blog for photos of it
Wingman RV-WING UHF Add-On
It's a 5 minute job to install on an existing one.

Ray

raytronx · 05-30-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ErnieS

Yes the TV is new. I have connected to cable at a campground and it worked fine. I guess you answered part of my question about analog antennas. I did not no if an analog antenna would still work. I guess I have a broken wire somewhere but really don't know where to start looking for it. Thanks for your help.

First thing I would do is check the antenna connection on the roof, who knows maybe a tree limb damaged it or moisture, something like that.

webslave · 05-31-2013, 06:18 AM

A couple of things come into play, but, your antenna is good. There are no "strictly" analog and digital antennas. The digital signal is in a different part of the spectrum, so, the additional elements of the Wingman helps, or, the change to a new antenna (I like the Jack) that is specifically "tuned" to the new frequencies will help draw fringe stations.

You didn't say where you "tested" the system and got no signals...maybe there weren't any or the tuner on your television isn't sensitive enough. One of the problems with digital signals is that there is no "I can get the station, but, it is all snowy with static...". With digital signals, you either have enough signal for a fairly good picture or you don't and all you get is blue screen. Nowadays, the tuner in the television is more important than the antenna. Two different televisions can "receive" a different number of stations when connected to the same antenna; a product of the tuner's sensitivity...

Another issue with the digital enabled televisions and a lot of people don't know or don't remember is that you have to "rescan" each time you change a location or re-aim your antenna; the television doesn't automatically scan and add the channels. There should be a menu item in the television's setup pages to do that.

Of course, as mentioned above, you may have a connection issue at the antenna; corrosion or a bad connector that is preventing the antenna from passing the signal.

Lots of "stuff" to consider and check...any one or combination of them could be the culprit.

**hankpage** · 05-31-2013, 06:57 AM

If you used the tv last on cable, you have to reset the inputs to ANT or OTA and rescan channels. Go to Antenna Point enter your zip code and they will tell you the direction for the strongest stations. Your antenna booster must be on. Most of the digital channels are broadcast on UHF which is "line of sight". If there are mountains or tall buildings in the way aim your antenna towards a different channel. If this does not work it's time to check wiring.

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