Even With A TV Signal Booster Digital TV Reception In Our RV Is Bad. What Can We Do?.

by Anonymous

I would like to know what the rv people are suppose to do when the tv reception is bad we cannot lock in on any signals out tv goes in and out when talking and picture is frozen some in and out what is the fix????

ANSWER Greetings thanks for submitting your question on our Ask An RV Question Page.

I am not sure what type of TV Signal Booster (amplifier) you have, but the one I recommend is the PCT 1-PORT BI-DIRECTIONAL TV SIGNAL BOOSTER. The reason I recommend this booster is because it is highly rated by people who own it. It boosts both Digital and Analog signals, It is easy to install and can be used on systems that use an antenna to receive signals as well as cable TV systems. It also supports pay-per view and video on demand. The most important factor is that it can improve signal strength by up to 32 times (15 dB).

If you have a crank-up Winegard Sensar Antenna, you can also try installing Winegard's new attachment called the Winegard Wingman. The Winegard Wingman is simple to install and attaches to your existing Winegard batwing antenna with simple snap-on screws to the Sensar head to increase db gain up to 100% on DTV channels. The Wingman should improve reception of Digital TV signals whether you are using a Digital TV Converter Box or have a TV already equipped with a built in digital TV tuner. There is a video on how easy it is to install The Wingman attachment Here.

If you have already done all of the above, I would suggest that you check all the TV cable connections in your RV. You should start at the top of your RV and check the cable connected to the antenna itself and then work your way to the cables attached to your TVs while checking all the cable connections in-between. All cables should be securely attached. Check for any breaks or cracks in the cable itself. If in doubt replace the cable.

If after you have done all of the above and you still are not receiving the digital TV signals, you are going to have to change the location of your RV to a better reception area. RVers are not the only ones that are having problems receiving the new Digital TV signals. Quite a few people who have antennas on their stick homes are having problems with Digital TV signals. The key to getting good Digital TV Signals sometimes boils down to location, location and location.

If your RV is permanently parked in a bad Digital TV Reception area, the only alternative you may have is installing a RV Satellite System.

I hope that this information has been helpful to you.

Happy RVing

RVing Al