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10-04-2019, 03:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Decatur
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 691
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No cable TV reception
our tv is unable to get cable reception. I have checked the cable hook up with my meter and it is fine, but when I reattach the cable to the Winegard power booster there is nothing. Has anyone ever had the Winegard power booster fail? I have searched for the model used in our trailer, 2015, but apparently it is no longer available. It has only one outlet, and no model number to find anywhere. Got a call into Winegard, waiting for a return call. Any help appreciated, thanks
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10-04-2019, 03:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,673
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Is the LED lit when in antenna mode? If not may be a blown fuse.
Mine has an outlet on the front panel for the local TV and one on the rear that feeds the bedroom TV cable.
Al
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2002 Classic 30 Slideout -S/OS #004
2013 Dodge 2500 Laramie 4x4 Megacab Cummins
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10-04-2019, 03:40 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Gotta turn the booster off when using the park cable.
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10-04-2019, 04:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,673
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sandlapper
Gotta turn the booster off when using the park cable.
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My question may have confused. The booster needs power to switch from antenna to cable. I was asking about the LED in antenna mode to ensure that it had power. And yes, the button needs to be pushed so that the LED is off to get cable.
Al
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“You cannot reason someone out of a position they have not been reasoned into"
Al, K5TAN and Missy, N4RGO WBCCI 1322
2002 Classic 30 Slideout -S/OS #004
2013 Dodge 2500 Laramie 4x4 Megacab Cummins
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10-04-2019, 07:08 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Al and Missy
My question may have confused. The booster needs power to switch from antenna to cable. I was asking about the LED in antenna mode to ensure that it had power. And yes, the button needs to be pushed so that the LED is off to get cable.
Al
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Al, I am confused most of the time.
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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10-05-2019, 05:38 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Decatur
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 691
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the light is lit when the power button is in the "on" mode and the saucer style antennae works, kinda. I removed the wall plate, unhooked the cable labeled for "cable" and ran a piece of coax cable from the outside cable hookup inside where I could test to see if there was any unseen problem with the connections, my meter showed that the hookups appear intact and fine. When I reattach the cable to the winegard plate and check to see if I have a good connection, the meter shows there is nothing, so I am going to assume I have something going on in the Winegard signal amplifier plate.
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10-05-2019, 06:20 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,673
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What kind of meter are you using and how are you determining good or bad?
Are you re-scanning for cable channels when you try to get cable tv?
Al
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“You cannot reason someone out of a position they have not been reasoned into"
Al, K5TAN and Missy, N4RGO WBCCI 1322
2002 Classic 30 Slideout -S/OS #004
2013 Dodge 2500 Laramie 4x4 Megacab Cummins
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10-05-2019, 06:33 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Decatur
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 691
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Al and Missy
What kind of meter are you using and how are you determining good or bad?
Are you re-scanning for cable channels when you try to get cable tv?
Al
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a multi function meter checking for resistance to determine if there is a good connection. I have a good connection when I check the cable before it is attached to the winegard, no sign of a connection after I attach the cable to the winegard.
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10-05-2019, 07:06 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,673
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So you are shorting the inside end of the cable and seeing a short from the outside and open when connected? If the amplifier has a capacitor on the input, what you are seeing could be normal.
Al
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2002 Classic 30 Slideout -S/OS #004
2013 Dodge 2500 Laramie 4x4 Megacab Cummins
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10-05-2019, 10:05 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2018 30' Classic
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 104
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Mine was broken (not that I could easily see that).. I had fought with this from the time I bought it. Finally ordered a new one on eBay and Bam! I could get cable reception. Antenna reception too.
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10-05-2019, 10:07 AM
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Sin On Wheels
2014 23' FB International
Randolph Center
, Vermont
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 17
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There’s a CG we go to in NEK Vermont that has a funky cable setup that doesn’t work as a direct connection with either Airstreams or our TV in our 2014. The owner gives us an electric eye that plugs into the cable box on the post (yes, an actual plastic cable box plugged into the 20amp and connected with coax to the cable line that comes into the post). The electric eye gets velcroed to the top of the post, and coax from the plastic box to our cable connection on trailer. The TV gets put on channel 3 or 4, and channels get changed by taking the cable remote and pointing it through the window at the electric eye. No setup scanning channels. Most SOB’s can just direct connect the cable and run through the scanning as usual. Again, not sure if an Airstream thing with this cable company or the particular Samsung TV.
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10-05-2019, 10:12 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Decatur
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 691
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actually someone from Winegard contacted me this morning, which really was surprising in and by itself, but after listening to my description, is sending me a new "signal amplifier wall plate" identical to the one in my unit. I must have done a better job explaining my problem and diagnosis than I have on here, and it only took a couple of minutes. Thanks Winegard
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10-05-2019, 10:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,673
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You did fine on diagnosis and explaining, I was just trying to understand exactly what you had done. Hope it works for you. Please post your results when you put it in.
Al
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“You cannot reason someone out of a position they have not been reasoned into"
Al, K5TAN and Missy, N4RGO WBCCI 1322
2002 Classic 30 Slideout -S/OS #004
2013 Dodge 2500 Laramie 4x4 Megacab Cummins
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10-05-2019, 11:40 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2006 28' International CCD
Saint Paul
, Minnesota
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 51
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similar problem: solution: on side of trailer nearest tv installed a coax input plate (Furrion). Directly opposite, on the inside of the trailer, an input plate. Coax from rv park hookup goes directly to the former and another coax directly from the inside plate to the tv. Should I wish to use our "Tailgaiter", then coax goes from TG directly to out side plate and the inside connection is made to the receiver that comes with the TG. JC did the small job and it has worked perfectly for years. The roof top antenna is still operative by switching the interior coax to the booster plate. We did make an error by having The installation come out under the dinette. you might find a more convenient location.
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10-05-2019, 01:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Following.
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10-05-2019, 02:08 PM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,744
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Hi
What kind of cable system is it?
Your TV is likely an all digital model. There are campgrounds that still are "passing out" analog cable TV.
Bob
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10-05-2019, 03:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Also try NoCable.org or the app - it will provide local listings and show the direction of the tower for broadcasting. You can change the zip code for wherever you’re traveling.
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10-08-2019, 01:45 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 26' Flying Cloud
Summerfield
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 79
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Front TV versus Rear TV/2019 Flying Cloud
I've seen other discussions about poor performance of 32 inch Samsung Front TV versus Rear Samsung TV.
Front TV with booster ON, brings in about 5-10 Air/DVT Air channels. Front TV with booster OFF, and connected to cable, NO cable channels detected.
Rear TV with booster ON, brings in about 20 Air/DVT Air channels. With booster OFF, TV recognizes 100 plus cable channels.
With all the extensive trouble shooting of members here, I thinking it's the Front TV with the problem.
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06-04-2020, 07:07 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 30' Classic
Lake Charles
, SW Louisiana
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 279
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Can't program cable channels - What am I doing wrong?
1st outing in our new-to-us 2018 Classic. Can't seem to get either Smart TV to locate and load cable channels including use of auto-programming or seeking advice on what I may be missing or doing wrong;
Here's a summary of the conditions and actions taken,
a) We're located at a new RV park in Houston, TX.
b) We're connected via external coax between the RV Park's pedestal and the Cable input on the exterior side (made certain we're not connected to Sat input)
c) RV park and other guest confirm cable is working properly
d) Changed input on both Smart TVs from Air to Cable
e) Turned antenna booster off (green light is off)
f) Auto Programming Runs its cycle but fails to locate any DTV Cable or Cable channels (on either Smart TV), i.e. Broadcasting>Cable>Auto Program
g) Auto Programming runs and completes its cycle finding no DTV or Cable Channels.
Note: previous owner had removed DVD player and used Apple TV but I have no means or idea of know if doing so affected the cabling arrangements that would prohibit the incoming cable signal from reaching each TV.
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06-04-2020, 07:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB International
Trent Woods
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 3,120
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It sounds like you are doing the right thins but hard to know what the PO did to the cable runs. If you can come up with a piece of coax, try running directly from the cable pedestal box to the TV and see what happens. Although the campground may be fine, it is not uncommon to have a problem at your pedestal. Perhaps your coax from the pedestal is long enough to run through a window, screen removed(unfortunately).
Larry
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