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Old 04-28-2009, 08:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
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i just bought a 2005 rv the tv gets fair reception with attenna so i bought a dtv rca converter box i am in the hill country of no ark channel search shows no signals ??? i am hooked uo to roof anttenna
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Old 04-28-2009, 08:25 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Are you driving around when searching for DTV signals or are you parked?

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Old 04-28-2009, 08:46 PM   #3 (permalink)
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can you post your tv fool plot? Is your antenna pointed in the right direction?
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Old 04-29-2009, 05:02 AM   #4 (permalink)
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if you are over 20 miles from transmitters your rv antenna will not work well.
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Old 05-06-2009, 12:19 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I suppose the zipcode changes frequently

Dya think a pre-amp will help him?
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The RV's antenna should already have an amp built-in. (there's usually a red LED telling you it's got power and a selector for 'Cable/Ant' make sure it's on ANT and the antenna is cranked up all the way. the one in my 1995 Sportsmen's Trailer was stripped so i had to get on the roof and raise it manually)

Usually those outlets with the amp fail. if so the LED won't light and you'll get nothing.
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try the lava antenna in the antenna reviews light could put up on a pole next to rv. built in rotator and pre amp
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Be cautious about digging or putting up permanent mounts or poles for antennas/satellite dishes. some RV parks won't allow that. and if you only stay awhile and then leave, why bother?
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could be mounted to the rv and then just loosen thumb screws and remove antenna
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I suppose the zipcode changes frequently

Dya think a pre-amp will help him?
With such a short run of cable from the antenna to his converter, I don't think it will. Probably wouldn't hurt to try though...
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