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05-05-2013, 10:07 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Claypool
Posts: 279
M.O.C. #9711
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booster or antenna
Can't get much on the TV and think either the booster has failed or maybe the antenna has something wrong in the head. The light still comes on when the booster is turned on, but I don't think the antenna is getting a signal.
Any ideas?
Don
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05-05-2013, 10:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,707
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I had a similar problem. Mine was a problem with the cheap coax ends on the cables. Winegard provided the following: http://www.winegard.com/kbase/upload/2452013.pdf Page 6 has some trouble shooting procedures.
Jim
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05-05-2013, 10:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
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Don,
Jim's advice about checking the coax is spot on. I have replaced most of the connectors with compression fitting ones.
Next I would guess the amplifier has failed. I have one here if you are near Klamath, Ca.
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05-05-2013, 12:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Davison
Posts: 786
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On our old coach we had a bad power supply. Light would come on, but wasn't sending 12V up to the antenna. As I remember, it's not a very expensive part. Good info from jimcol.
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05-05-2013, 04:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
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We also had a bad powerhead on the antenna on our prior Montana. It was under warranty and they just replaced the head. Easy switch.
At the risk of sounding condescending, I assume you have the tv set for antenna rather than cable and that the loop for satellite vs. antenna is set correctly. Sorry, but I've made some pretty dumb mistakes in my time so always want to mention the more obvious, just in case..
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05-05-2013, 04:16 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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Like John I've also replaced a number of cheap connectors and cable ends.
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05-06-2013, 02:33 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Claypool
Posts: 279
M.O.C. #9711
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Thanks to all for the reply. I think I will try the power supply first then work my way down the other items.
Thanks,
Don
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SOB Curt 25 K 5th wheel hitch
2012 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Long Horn
RDS 60 gallon fuel tank, air lift air bags
Wheel to wheel SS side bars
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05-07-2013, 11:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
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Let us know what you find causing the problem. It could be helpful to us in the future. Thanks.
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06-05-2013, 01:40 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Morro Bay
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #1972
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I replaced the Winegard antenna with the "Jack" antenna head. Easy installation and increased channels from 8 to 24. Only "issue" if you will was the rear part of the forward mast on the antenna head end needed to be bent over just a hair as it would bind on the crank down.
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