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TV satellite system

Recently replaced Trac Star SV260 system with a Winegard SMW system that is HD capable.
My problem is how can I get the signal to the rear bedroom TV, since the HD receiver only has a HDMI outlet and everything else in the coach is coaxial cable?
I'm all ears for suggestions.
Thanks in advance.

P.S. Trac Star parts available for cost of shipping.
Version 7.16a
'02 U295 36'
Build #5937

 SKP#104358
Motorcade#17428

Re: TV satellite system

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Tom Endres –
Recently replaced Trac Star SV260 system with a Winegard SMW system that is HD capable.
My problem is how can I get the signal to the rear bedroom TV, since the HD receiver only has a HDMI outlet and everything else in the coach is coaxial cable?
I'm all ears for suggestions.
Thanks in advance.
I had the same problem except that I needed to get from the bedroom to the front HDTV. I bought a wireless HDTV transmitter/receiver like this one: Amazon.com: Nyrius NY-GS10 5.8GHz 4 Channel Wireless Audio/Video Sender... and it actually works!!! Except when the DW gets up to make popcorn and stands between the xmtr and the rcvr.

There are HDMI cables that are long enough but this also lets you have a TV outside if you want.

Craig
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Re: TV satellite system

Reply #2 –
Quote from: wa_desert_rat –
I had the same problem except that I needed to get from the bedroom to the front HDTV. I bought a wireless HDTV transmitter/receiver like this one: Amazon.com: Nyrius NY-GS10 5.8GHz 4 Channel Wireless Audio/Video Sender... and it actually works!!! Except when the DW gets up to make popcorn and stands between the xmtr and the rcvr.

There are HDMI cables that are long enough but this also lets you have a TV outside if you want.

Craig
This is a great tip!  Are you able to connect to the main satellite receiver and transmit HDTV down to a TV in the basement or just outside the coach?  Thinking tailgating...............

Thanks.
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Kevin

Current  1997 U295. Build #5160
Previous 1994 U300

Re: TV satellite system

Reply #3 –
Great idea, didn't know about this.
Thanks again.
'02 U295 36'
Build #5937

 SKP#104358
Motorcade#17428

Re: TV satellite system

Reply #4 –
If you are using directv then you can use a Genie up front and a miniGenie in the back.  They connect wirelessly. And then take the mini outside for that function. Different programs on each.  The Genie is a very nice box.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: TV satellite system

Reply #5 –
The ones I got connect via the RCA connectors. They are not HD but on the little 19 or 20 inch TV we have up front there is little noticeable. Most HDTVs have RCA input and most satellite systems do, too. You might look around for one that has HDMI input and output at the other end.

Craig
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."

Re: TV satellite system

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Kevin –
This is a great tip!  Are you able to connect to the main satellite receiver and transmit HDTV down to a TV in the basement or just outside the coach?  Thinking tailgating..............
I think you could do this... it's probably not going to be "HD" because it's all done via RCA connections and you'd probably have to aim it out a window to reduce interferance. In ours, anyone walking to the head causes interference in the signal.

Craig
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."