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01-18-2015, 11:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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You don't know Jack...
Well, me neider.
But this guy seems to. I think if I put one of these baby's on, I can squeeze another 315 watt panel on my roof.. Yippee!!
http://rvroadtrip.us/library/jack_antenna_install.php
I will be doing some measuring tomorrow
BTW, any of you folks have a Jack?
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01-18-2015, 12:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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We have a jack and it works well
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01-18-2015, 12:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Charlie, do you have it mast mounted or flange on roof mount?
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01-18-2015, 12:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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The Jack seems to get mixed reviews. Some claim greatly increased channels, others no change. I changed from the BatWing with a Wingman to a Jack head and found no improvement on our Montana, so have never bothered with our SOB, plus we use Sat for most everything anyway.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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01-18-2015, 12:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Thanks Michelle and Ann, I also hardly, maybe never use the antenna, (anymore) but want to have it just in case. I only want it to make room on the roof for another solar panel if I can sneak it past Sue...
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01-18-2015, 01:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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Jim,
I removed the old antenna and installed the Jack in its place. I felt it offered better reception but the thing I liked the most is with the Batwing the old antenna was very directional, the Jack is a little more forgiving, will let me figure out where the signals are and then I can fine tune.
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01-18-2015, 01:34 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,749
M.O.C. #7560
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Ozz-- We have the Jack antenna on our rig. We got it when we had the old unit and had/have it mounted to mast where the wing went. If you are looking for more space to put your solar panels, I'd put on the flange mounting model. That way you can put a panel where the mast would comes down and rest on the roof. The Jack has our vote because it sure gave/s a lot better reception and number of channels when in use. When we were down at Q and all over our SW trip two years ago we were able to pull in about twice as many channels as those with just the batwing. Of course you get duplicates of many of the stations but that way you can pick which ever one comes in clearer too.
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01-19-2015, 05:58 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Springfield
Posts: 322
M.O.C. #13660
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We have had the Jack for over a year now and couldn't be happier. I opted for the mast mounted replacement head, I figured the higher in elevation I can get it the better plus was considerably less expensive than the flange mounted model. Took all of maybe 5 minutes to install. Tim
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01-26-2015, 05:57 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Brentwood
Posts: 196
M.O.C. #15998
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I bought a $30 Radio Shack 10db booster, turned the gain all the way up, plugged it in and went from 8 channels to 19 in my driveway. That was in our Outback 31RQS and Outback 325FRE. We have not got the Montana home from the dealers yet (its brand new) but I will be putting the amplifier in the Montana as well. Which reminds me..
I left the Amp in my Outback 325FRE! Hopefully its still at the dealers and not sold!!
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