TV Antenna.

shekon · Guru

TV Antenna.

Olley46 · Guru

shekon wrote:
A quick question. I have a Wingard antenna at present. I am finding it harder to get a signal as more and more places start their change to digital. Depends on where I am, of course. The other thing is I can tune it in and then the next day I have lost that signal have to start again.
So my question, is it hard to change the antenna, and if not what would be the best way to go without going satellite.
And yes I know there are those that will say I don't need the tele, however travelling solo, I do like the noise in the background at times and there are shows that I really like. I am not afraid to admit I do enjoy my tele.

Hi shekon

A mate of mine just reasently changed his winguard old type to the new one that looks like two bou ties, he told me it works like a beauty, it just bolts on where the old one comes off, hope this helps, the new one Works vertical and horizontal without having to unbolt anything.

Lance C

-- Edited by Olley46 on Tuesday 15th of July 2014 10:11:41 AM

PeterD · Guru

Try adding the RV-wing to your antenna. It will give you the little bit of boost that makes the difference between the signal coming and going and a solid signal. With the band r channels being cleared the NZ-wing will be of little use, its main use is for the band 5 channels. The RV-wing works better with the band 4 channels.

deverall11 · Guru

Olley46 wrote:

Hi shekon
A mate of mine just reasently changed his winguard old type to the new one that looks like two bou ties, he told me it works like a beauty, it just bolts on where the old one comes off, hope this helps, the new one Works vertical and horizontal without having to unbolt anything.
Lance C

-- Edited by Olley46 on Tuesday 15th of July 2014 10:11:41 AM

Also known as 'Snow Flake'

Moonraker · Senior Member

Hi Shekon,
The alternative would be to use a satellite dish and VAST box. For an outlay of from $550 to $750 depending buying basic sat. finder and an expensive one. Then register as a traveller for free, you will have plenty of channels to choose from. You will be able to set up for TV in any remote location anywhere in Australia. Access Antennas in Perth or Brisbane have all you need and are very helpful, will show how it all works and how to set up. I found them very helpful, I guess there are others but check on forums as to who is good and not so good there is a lot of stuff available on most forums if considering going that way.

I also have a TV antenna which we don't use so much now. I did find it sometimes provided a better reception when folded down in the travel position so would then check reception first before raising the antenna. Worth a try!

Good luck
Moonraker.

Baz421 · Guru

shekon wrote:
A quick question. I have a Wingard antenna at present. I am finding it harder to get a signal as more and more places start their change to digital. Depends on where I am, of course. The other thing is I can tune it in and then the next day I have lost that signal have to start again.
So my question, is it hard to change the antenna, and if not what would be the best way to go without going satellite.
And yes I know there are those that will say I don't need the tele, however travelling solo, I do like the noise in the background at times and there are shows that I really like. I am not afraid to admit I do enjoy my tele.

Sharon . Have a look at this,, most areas are already digital (except obvious areas with no reception that is).

http://retune.digitalready.gov.au/

Also if you stay in 1 location and lose the signal overnight and have to retune, it is likely to be the TV not the antenna. The TV isn't retaining its internal memory.

I would get the Wingard bolt on wing, was about $76 in Qld last year, improved our reception.

EDIT: I forgot to say - make sure your antenna is getting its power supply at the correct voltage ,, see page 4 of this link.

http://caravansplus.com.au/catalog/pdf.php?pdf_id=286

-- Edited by Baz421 on Tuesday 15th of July 2014 12:52:24 PM

Olley46 · Guru

I fitted one of those winguard wing s not worth a pinch of goat poo,don't even use the winguard anymore, went a bought a Happywanderer get TV reception almost anywhere great antenna.

Lance C

Hawk7 · Veteran Member

A lot of people just wind their Windgards up and expect to get reception . A tv tech I met in Bendigo a couple of years back told me to look at the direction the fixed antenaes were pointing in a park . Where the Winegard wingy thing fixes on that is where the signal is coming from . I have put a mark on the direction knob inside the van at 3 oclock from the pointer . This method has worked well for me. Cheers !

shekon · Guru

Thanks guys, a lot of information to think about. Seems as if it might be a different antenna. That will wait until later in the year.

Knew I would get the answer from here.

Cupie · Guru

I have used a Winegard since 1999 & it has been great. I have worked out how to change the position of the 'head' for vertical orientated signals although this is rarely necessary.

With the advent of digital signals I fitted a Wingman unit with great results. Its an easy job that can be done in a couple of minutes with no tools.

The only issue that I have had was a faulty wall outlet that was easily replaced with bits purchased from Dick Smith's.

My neighbour has long had poor reception with his Winegard even with the Wingman. Turned out that a component in the mast head amplifier was faulty. Had to replace the head as he couldn't get a replacement circuit board.

The 'Snow Flake' style head needs a greater physical clearance than the earlier ones, so make sure that you check that out before purchasing one of those.

Cupie · Guru

Oops sorry double post ....

I have used a Winegard since 1999 & it has been great. I have worked out how to change the position of the 'head' for vertical orientated signals although this is rarely necessary.

With the advent of digital signals I fitted a Wingman unit with great results. Its an easy job that can be done in a couple of minutes with no tools.

The only issue that I have had was a faulty wall outlet that was easily replaced with bits purchased from Dick Smith's.

My neighbour has long had poor reception with his Winegard even with the Wingman. Turned out that a component in the mast head amplifier was faulty. Had to replace the head as he couldn't get a replacement circuit board.

The 'Snow Flake' style head needs a greater physical clearance than the earlier ones, so make sure that you check that out before purchasing one of those.

-- Edited by Cupie on Tuesday 7th of October 2014 11:16:53 AM