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08-14-2015, 06:06 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Agassiz, British Columbia
Trailer: 2016 5.0TA
Posts: 2
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Which OTA Antenna?
We are working our way through the build sheet and we would appreciate advice on which antenna pkg, the Winegard or the Jack antenna. We will get the cable hookup but we would like to get OTA stations also.
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08-14-2015, 06:44 PM
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#2
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Olathe, Kansas
Trailer: 2015 21ft Escape "Spirit of the Plains", 2014 GMC Sierra with max tow package
Posts: 1,100
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Hi Rick and Jill. I think another member on this forum has stated that they get more stations with the Jack antenna. We had questions on this too and ordered the Jack so we will find out what we have in a couple of weeks. Loren
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08-14-2015, 06:44 PM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
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I've been told the Jack gets better directional reception but have yet to use it. The only thing about it I don't care for is it sticks out the very top of the trailer, it's just waiting for a tree branch.
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Bob
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08-14-2015, 07:41 PM
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#4
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Middle, Tennessee
Trailer: 2017 Escape 19' #2
Posts: 1,441
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We have the winegard and it works ok for us. I like that it is lower profile and not as noticeable. The Jack probably does work better to bring in distance stations.
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08-14-2015, 09:06 PM
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#5
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 - "Felicity"
Posts: 2,945
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Jack is fantastic in my book. Places where I got 2-3 channels I now get 8 or more. The directional tuning lights are a huge help pointing in the right direction. Beats my prior Whine Guard (on a Casita) hands down.
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08-14-2015, 09:30 PM
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#6
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tractors1
Jack is fantastic in my book. Places where I got 2-3 channels I now get 8 or more. The directional tuning lights are a huge help pointing in the right direction. Beats my prior Whine Guard (on a Casita) hands down.
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Hi: tractors1... After having both types of antennas... The King Jack is truly KING!!! Sorry Elvis. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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08-14-2015, 09:47 PM
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#7
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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I have a TV, but no antenna, since there is nothing worth watching anyway.
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
- Bertolt Brecht
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08-14-2015, 10:53 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Olathe, Kansas
Trailer: 2015 21ft Escape "Spirit of the Plains", 2014 GMC Sierra with max tow package
Posts: 1,100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
I have a TV, but no antenna, since there is nothing worth watching anyway.
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I would have to agree with this but is is kind of nice to catch a little local news. Especially with the crazy fire season this year. Loren
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08-14-2015, 11:02 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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I'm already in trouble for logging in to the forum while camping.
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
- Bertolt Brecht
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08-14-2015, 11:34 PM
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#10
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Agassiz, British Columbia
Trailer: 2016 5.0TA
Posts: 2
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Thank you all! Our first post and we get amazing replies. Think we'll go with the King Jack.
R&J
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08-15-2015, 12:23 AM
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#11
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 - "Felicity"
Posts: 2,945
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Just consider all the advice on the forum worth every single penny you paid for it....................
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Need custom storage to your design? Don't drill holes!
www.RVWidgetWorks.com
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08-15-2015, 11:14 AM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Trailer: Escape 19 26/May/2014 Sold New trailer 2016 Bigfoot 25B21FB
Posts: 449
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
I'm already in trouble for logging in to the forum while camping.
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OMG you didn't 😱
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08-15-2015, 01:06 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tractors1
Just consider all the advice on the forum worth every single penny you paid for it....................
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The same goes for advice from anyone who is selling anything: you pay for the product, but the advice is free and worth every penny of that (but often not much more).
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