Replacing TV antenna head

Clint · May 29, 2012

I have an "Antenna Tec" antenna and I want to replace the head only if I can. Does anyone know if a Winegard Sensar IV would fit on the Antenna Tec mast ?

DougAndJudy · May 29, 2012

Clint said:
I have an "Antenna Tec" antenna and I want to replace the head only if I can. Does anyone know if a Winegard Sensar IV would fit on the Antenna Tec mast ?

Yes! Just take out the pins at the top of the mast and swap heads.

Ray LeTourneau · May 29, 2012

Doug is correct but you might consider replacing it with the Jack antenna. It supposedly has better reception and a wider "beam". I know several have put one on their Heartland Rigs and are pleased with the improvement.

TravelTiger · May 29, 2012

Check the clearance around the head before replacing, we determined the Wingard would not clear the 2nd AC. The Jack TV head is a much smaller device and works great!

Erika

katkens · May 29, 2012

Ray LeTourneau said:
Doug is correct but you might consider replacing it with the Jack antenna. It supposedly has better reception and a wider "beam". I know several have put one on their Heartland Rigs and are pleased with the improvement.

Just replaced ours with the Jack antenna , simple install, the reception has been awesome. It is a lot smaller than any of the batwing type antennas.....Kenny

Clint · May 29, 2012

Thanks everyone .... you've been a big help

kakampers · May 29, 2012

katkens said:
Just replaced ours with the Jack antenna , simple install, the reception has been awesome. It is a lot smaller than any of the batwing type antennas.....Kenny

Same Here...and it fits fine on the Antenna Tec mast....

rick_debbie_gallant · May 29, 2012

Here is a link to my next "must have": The jack antenna and a signal status tester. Prices look pretty darn good also.

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/tv-antennas/tv-signal-finder.htm

mrcomer · May 30, 2012

Well thanks to this thread I now have a new Jack Antenna Head coming. Thanks for the link to PPL, that is one great price. I'll probably order the meter next but want to see how the head does by itself.

Mark

rick_debbie_gallant · May 30, 2012

mrcomer said:
Well thanks to this thread I now have a new Jack Antenna Head coming. Thanks for the link to PPL, that is one great price. I'll probably order the meter next but want to see how the head does by itself.

Mark

Oops I think you missed the price of the jack antenna. they had it also for 37 bucks!

HERE: http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/tv-antennas/rv-digital-antenna.htm

Rrloren · May 30, 2012

This thread cost me 45 bucks too. Delivery tomorrow.

mrcomer · May 30, 2012

rick_debbie_gallant said:
Oops I think you missed the price of the jack antenna. they had it also for 37 bucks!

HERE: http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/tv-antennas/rv-digital-antenna.htm

I did get it for $37.00, very happy.

CliffP · May 30, 2012

Did any of you use the signal meter on your tv and test before and after the Jack antenna? I haven't seen more than 50% signal with the factory antenna. We'll be ordering the Jack before our next trip.

mnkamper · May 30, 2012

We ordered the Jack today too....thanks for the link!

gmc · May 30, 2012

I too installed the Jack. Great product works much better than any batwing antenna.

mrcomer · May 30, 2012

Maybe Heartland will get a look at this and consider installing these at the factory.

Rrloren · May 30, 2012

CliffP said:
Did any of you use the signal meter on your tv and test before and after the Jack antenna? I haven't seen more than 50% signal with the factory antenna. We'll be ordering the Jack before our next trip.

I did check the oem antenna as it sits in my yard. Tested 4 positions then ran the scan and recorded number of channels detected and number actually viewable from the 4 positions. Will check again once the Jack is installed.

CliffP · May 31, 2012

Rrloren said:
I did check the oem antenna as it sits in my yard. Tested 4 positions then ran the scan and recorded number of channels detected and number actually viewable from the 4 positions. Will check again once the Jack is installed.

Thanks, looking forward to seeing the results!

mrcomer · May 31, 2012

Ordered mine yesterday from PPL and received it today. It came from Elkhart Indiana. Hopefully get it installed this weekend. WooHoo!

danemayer · May 31, 2012

You guys convinced me. I ordered one earlier this week - arrived today. I went over to the storage lot and installed it. Very easy. Also replaced the in-roof male-to-male junction and connectors on either side while at it. If while on the roof, you push the cable down a few inches, it's easy to get to from inside.

The TV signal strength meter has four levels: none, poor, fair and good. Before starting, I had no signal on one local channel. Afterward, the TV signal strength showed Good.

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