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Re: King Controls Jack TV Antenna

Reply #50 –
Quote from: Steve & Michelle –
The Jack contains a powered amplifier; you feed it 12V via the existing coax.  We aren't using the antenna boost switch to feed it, which I think is just 12V power - we don't recall it being attached to a device of any kind, but it's been so long since Steve rewired that entire cabinet, he can't recall what was original.  We use the "boost" switch just to power a 12V fan used to cool the electronics in the cabinet now.

The aftermarket kit for the Jack includes a separate 12V power supply should you need it, with warning not to use if if you already have 12V on the coax feeding the Jack, as this could damage the Jack's amplifier.
 
No.  We use the OTA signal strength meter built into our Dish Vip211k receiver or our new bedroom TV.
Thanks again! ^.^d  I'm off to purchase one of those Jack head units.  :) I have a dish722 receiver so I'm not sure if I'm currently wired to use any signal strength capabilities it may have.  I'll start with just the Jack head unit.  I do know through some investigations that I've already done for the Winegard signal strength unit that the OEM antenna boost switch is connected to a small amplifier just behind the switch inside the TV box.

Thanks again!
Ron Sedgley
Former 2002 U320 - Custom 38' Owner
            (2007 to 2021)    Build No. 6001

Re: King Controls Jack TV Antenna

Reply #51 –
Quote from: Steve & Michelle –
No.  We use the OTA signal strength meter built into our Dish Vip211k receiver or our new bedroom TV.
Whoa, you just lost me.  Are you saying that the Dish 211k receiver has a OTA tuner in it, and that you use that for your OTA TV reception?  Do I have that correct? 
1994 U225
build #4514

Re: King Controls Jack TV Antenna

Reply #52 –
Quote from: Steve & Kathy B –
Oh man.  I just paid $125 for a Winegaurg Sensar IV antenna from Camping World and I'm not pulling in stations very well at all.  You think this Jack antenna will be better?
Hate to tell you this, but all the reviews and individual comments that I have read say the Jack has it all over the Sensar.
1994 U225
build #4514

Re: King Controls Jack TV Antenna

Reply #53 –
Quote from: PatC –
Whoa, you just lost me.  Are you saying that the Dish 211k receiver has a OTA tuner in it, and that you use that for your OTA TV reception?  Do I have that correct?

Yes, the 211k has an OTA tuner and signal meter capability (and will load the "Guide" schedule if the digital OTA channel broadcasts it).  It will scan for locals and you can save them into the guide.

Steve has our Jack set up so its coax is wired into the "antenna in" on the separate switchbox and also to the 211k so we can either use the 211k's tuner or the TV's tuner to watch OTA content.

-M
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: King Controls Jack TV Antenna

Reply #54 –
Quote from: PatC –
Hate to tell you this, but all the reviews and individual comments that I have read say the Jack has it all over the Sensar.

And in a much smaller footprint that plays nicer with other things on the roof (like our satellite dish).
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: King Controls Jack TV Antenna

Reply #55 –
I found my on ebay.  "   OA-8000 JACK DIGITAL TV ANTENNA, ebay # OA-8000 JACK DIGITAL TV ANTENNA | eBay - Price: US $28.50 + 9.50 shipping"  They had a couple left, but this seller does not have the greatest rep if he runs out of stuff.  Only a 97.5%.  His listing says he has more than 10 left, for what its worth.  Is RV Parts Express out of Indiana.  edit:  But my order was shipped from Clearwater, Fl???
1994 U225
build #4514

Re: King Controls Jack TV Antenna

Reply #56 –
Just got done installing my new OA-8000 Jack TV antenna.  It doubled my reception here at the stick house.  3 channels to 6 channels.  And I live south 60 miles south of Buffalo with lots of hills between me and the different towers.  I am quite pleased with it.
1994 U225
build #4514