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02-13-2017, 06:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Winthrop Harbor
Posts: 1,831
M.O.C. #8160
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Replacement antenna
Looking for a replacement antenna for our OEM. Not sure what to get or what to look for. Any help would be appreciated. Thx
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02-13-2017, 06:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Willow Spring, NC
Posts: 992
M.O.C. #13909
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Winegard has a number of improvement to the original bat wing antenna. It's all about money and features. I like the new ones that do not have to be raised. Keystone says their test show the same signal strength as the bat wing. Make sure it's not near the front A/C
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02-13-2017, 07:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,707
M.O.C. #7992
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Dick, We upgraded our stock winegard with the Jack about three years ago. Much better reception and we get many more channels. Easily installs on the old winegard mast in about 10 minutes. Jim
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02-13-2017, 07:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Winthrop Harbor
Posts: 1,831
M.O.C. #8160
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Which model Jack did you get? Does the installation interfere with the front a/c?&
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02-13-2017, 11:34 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Dick, you just remove the pin that holds the OEM antenna on and slip the Jack antenna on, replace the pin and you're set to go. We put ours on about four years ago and pull in about two to three times more channels when on antenna. Extremely happy with it! It takes up less space on the roof than the OEM and folds down with no problem.
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02-14-2017, 06:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Winthrop Harbor
Posts: 1,831
M.O.C. #8160
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Is there a specific model Ron?
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02-14-2017, 08:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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It is called a jack antenna replacement head. CW references model number 68415 and their cost used to be $45.
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02-14-2017, 09:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Winthrop Harbor
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M.O.C. #8160
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Thank you
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02-14-2017, 05:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Winthrop Harbor
Posts: 1,831
M.O.C. #8160
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Bought the new Jack antenna head at CW. Because I am not able to climb I had a friend install it for me. I was not able to receive any more channels but the reception seems to be better. Should find out in about an hour because that's usually when the problems start. Thx all for your help.
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