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What is this? and how to remove it

I'm having some trouble getting OTA television with the JACK antenna. I think I have narrowed it down to no 12V power at the antenna. The LED light on the bottom of the antenna was not lit last night. I replaced the coax cable from the antenna to the roof and now have a few stations.

I found the connection on the roof to be a little loose and I want to tighten it. (this might be the problem)

Now my question. Anyone have one of these? It's located in the cabinet over the driver's side window. I'm pretty sure it is an access panel. I can't open it by pulling gently and I just don't want to rip it out. Are the two dimples covering screws? Should I pry them off with something flat?

Thanks
Ed

Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

Re: What is this? and how to remove it

Reply #1 –
Bingo! The two bumps are snaps that you can pry loose. Underneath each is a screw...
Don
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Reply #2 –
Quote from: Lance Camper –
I think I have narrowed it down to no 12V power at the antenna.

Are you using the "12 volt power injector" thingy that comes with the Jack antenna, or was your old antenna powered by a Winegard box or something similar?  We are still using the original Winegard video distribution box that came with our coach.  We have to turn on the Winegard power switch before we can get anything off the Jack replacement antenna.
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Re: What is this? and how to remove it

Reply #3 –
We have several of the cabinet ceiling covers, for air horn air connections.

Re: What is this? and how to remove it

Reply #4 –
Thanks Don,

Access panel alright, but not to my Jack antenna. It hides a yellow colored tube into a brass elbow. I'm guessing air horns.

Chasing all of these wires is frustrating.

Edit:  That was it Barry.

Chuck, I'm sure it had a powered batwing antenna that the PO replaced with a JACK. I'm using the OEM power. switch
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

Re: What is this? and how to remove it

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Lance Camper –
I'm having some trouble getting OTA television with the JACK antenna. I think I have narrowed it down to no 12V power at the antenna. The LED light on the bottom of the antenna was not lit last night. I replaced the coax cable from the antenna to the roof and now have a few stations.

I found the connection on the roof to be a little loose and I want to tighten it. (this might be the problem)


Thanks
Ed

This had me perplexed for a while. Using a multimeter, I tested where the cable attached to the roof and where it attached to the antenna. I had 12 volt power showing on my meter, but still couldn't get a red light on the Jack antenna. I even removed the Jack antenna on my SOB and tried it on the FT. No Joy. So I ordered a new antenna from Amazon.
Meanwhile I grabbed the 20 foot long coax cable I use to hook up to campground cable TV and ran it from the roof to the original antenna (now in my hand) and bingo it worked while I was standing in the coach door pointing it in the general direction of a TV signal.

I quickly cancelled my amazon order and purchased a new 6 foot coax cable at the local WM. All is well.
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)