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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-27-2017, 01:14 AM
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Posted By Ron in BC
Thanks for the insights you've gained from your...

Thanks for the insights you've gained from your experience.

You've confirmed my observations about some aspects.

You're using the factory set-up and I'm using the SureLock signal finder. ...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-13-2017, 10:26 PM
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Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
Glad you dodged that horrible weather. So I...

Glad you dodged that horrible weather.

So I take it that you are powering the meter with the King Jack power injector. Once the rain stops I'll take my stuff down to the same place where I tested...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-13-2017, 12:47 AM
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Posted By Ron in BC
Well that's good to know. Since I borrowed this...

Well that's good to know. Since I borrowed this one from a friend and it didn't have any instructions etc. with it, if it squeals when I put in 12 volts from the power injector I won't think that...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-12-2017, 09:25 PM
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Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
Thanks Doug, when the torrential rain stops, if...

Thanks Doug, when the torrential rain stops, if it ever stops :rolleyes: I'll try it with the power injector.

I wonder why the meter squeals?

Ron
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-12-2017, 04:55 PM
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Posted By Ron in BC
If I'd have read previous comments more closely,...

If I'd have read previous comments more closely, in among all those OT comments :rolleyes: I would have seen Doug's comment.

Myron, do you have the King Jack power injector hooked up the satellite...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-12-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
Honestly, this thread needs a cleanup. :) For a...

Honestly, this thread needs a cleanup. :) For a person researching the King Antenna there's a bit of other stuff to wade through.

Anyway, back to the topic; antennas. Since my Surelock results...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-05-2017, 03:04 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
Also, even if you could there's the matter of...

Also, even if you could there's the matter of should you? I'd wonder about the heat build-up of a continuously on solenoid.

Ron
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-05-2017, 03:02 PM
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Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
Good idea not to try it when you don't feel...

Good idea not to try it when you don't feel prepared. But it's handy to be able to adjust your brakes. If I was doing mine as a security measure I'd just do it with the wheels on the ground and...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-05-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
That'll kill the battery. :nonono: Yah, my...

That'll kill the battery. :nonono:

Yah, my old satellite system would do the same for weather. When a storm and heavy rain was coming in from the SE, but not yet at my house, the tv picture...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-05-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
In Myron's case I agree. He's a large guy. I,...

In Myron's case I agree. He's a large guy. I, by comparison, can slide under the trailer, even under the stairs, without too much difficulty. But more importantly, I've been adjusting brakes since...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-04-2017, 10:03 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
OK, now that we've covered the antenna part a...

OK, now that we've covered the antenna part a couple of thoughts on security.

I put some faith in my alarm system for folks breaking into my trailer and I live in a good area where many neighbors...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-04-2017, 09:50 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
Well, this being a tv antenna thread :) I'll...

Well, this being a tv antenna thread :) I'll update my findings.

Today I went down to a nearby mall that has a parking lot with a clear view of the local mountain that has several tv transmitter...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-02-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
I was wondering if Doug, with all his channels,...

I was wondering if Doug, with all his channels, hadn't just left his source as his satellite dish. :confused: But now, with others claiming to get reception there it seems like a challenge to go...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-02-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
Wow, it was like Xmas today. 3 parcels :) One...

Wow, it was like Xmas today. 3 parcels :) One was my shiny new replacement SureLock signal finder, plus a coiled 12 V cord for the TV and a DC-DC converter for my ultimate rear view camera project....
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-22-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
I've gotten along for years without one. But, as...

I've gotten along for years without one. But, as was the case in Eugene, in torrential rain, you don't want to be outside repeatedly tweaking the antenna direction. For my 4 bay, which was very...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-21-2017, 09:45 PM
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Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
Whew, glad to hear that you went with the $7...

Whew, glad to hear that you went with the $7 option. Tested mine again on the weekend and a different problem cropped up. First it went to 2 blue lights regardless of the setting and direction and...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-17-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
OK, problem solved. Apparently when the internal...

OK, problem solved. Apparently when the internal 9V battery only has 1.9V it's not happy. :)

Put in a new battery and all's well. There's also a provision for using 12V and since I have 12V...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-17-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
Hi Myron. I haven't had a chance to remove mine...

Hi Myron. I haven't had a chance to remove mine and take a look at it. Don't know about the reviews. But to me there's just two important aspects. One, does it do the job. Answer to that one,...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-14-2017, 10:40 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
You're right Mike. The antenna isn't the...

You're right Mike. The antenna isn't the problem, the signal strength meter isn't working. But I'm getting reception with the antenna.

I'm thinking that your way of mounting the antenna is what...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-10-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
OK, the juries not in yet. No chances to use the...

OK, the juries not in yet. No chances to use the antenna in Baja.

Here in Quartzsite Myron has struck out using his folding antenna on a pole. I was disappointed to get absolutely no lights on...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-16-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
OK, just had my first on the road actual use of...

OK, just had my first on the road actual use of the antenna. I'm in the Rolling Hills Casino parking lot and aimed it back towards Corning and got 3 lights on the signal strength meter. Moved it a...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-23-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
Yes, it does seem quite happy to run on 12 volts....

Yes, it does seem quite happy to run on 12 volts.

I ran a wire, along with several others for a rear light and back up camera out back. Originally I was going to put the signal strength meter...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-20-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
OK, now that I established that the King Jack...

OK, now that I established that the King Jack antenna does a good job, the next step was to make it easy to hook up.

At first I considered putting the signal meter and power injector inside. ...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-13-2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
Oh, you folks in Alberta are so cruel to us...

Oh, you folks in Alberta are so cruel to us living out here on the Wet Coast. :) But the pain is dulled somewhat when I think of us out on the water in January, in a winter race, sun shining and...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-13-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,477
Posted By Ron in BC
Yes, I did a double take on that also. Might...

Yes, I did a double take on that also. Might have been better if they'd said "moving" RV.

I cross pinned my solar panel mast and it's been fine with the pin. Much more secure than relying on a...
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