DatastormUsers Home
DatastormUsers HomeArticles and DownloadsPlot your location on the DatastormUsers MapLook up terms in the GlossaryInformation on past and upcoming ralliesList of people attending the next rallyMember photosSupport the cost of running DatastormUsers 		Post New Topic  Post A Reply
my profile | directory login | register | search

faq | forum home

  next oldest topic   next newest topic
» Datastorm Users Forum » General Interest Forums » DirecTV/Dish » Winegard Switch Box Replacement

- UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!    
Author Topic: Winegard Switch Box Replacement
rjjourneys
Member
Member # 5332

Icon 1 posted      Profile for rjjourneys   Email rjjourneys   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Hi All,

I'm remodeling the coach('05 built in '04), with new TVs and DVD. The Winegard box has been fading away, picture wise. Tried to open and clean contacts to no avail. Replaced with other switching gear. Issue is what can I use to replace the "Ant. Power" function of the box? Lots of info out there that is confusing me. Opinions?

Rick

--------------------
Here we are: Rick & J.J. http://map.datastormusers.com/user1.cfm?user=5332
Posts: 99 | From: Anywhere, North America | Registered: Jun 2007  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Bill Adams
Member
Member # 24

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Bill Adams   Author's Homepage   Email Bill Adams   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
I recommend that you pick up the Winegard Sensar Pro. Not only will you have a new power supply for the antenna but you will have a built in meter for use in properly pointing the antenna as well as a secondary booster for the weaker digital channels.

--------------------
Bill Adams
Winegard Company
Posts: 15677 | From: Traveling the Western US | Registered: May 2003  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
TrekkerSmith
Member
Member # 55

Icon 1 posted      Profile for TrekkerSmith   Email TrekkerSmith   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Rick
Take a look at: http://winegard.com/mobile/switch.php

If this is what you currently have and are wanting to replace, Winegard has discontinued their distribution box line.
Gary

--------------------
DSL & Verizon Jetpack - formerly F1 Datastorm w/2-Watt BUC | D3 3.9.6w | HN7000s 5.8.0.82 | AMC9 - 83W/1290 H/H | 33Msps | BOW SL3 SWM HDTV | Linksys WRT54GS
See my current location
Posts: 1187 | From: Debary, Florida | Registered: May 2003  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Biker1956
Member
Member # 446

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Biker1956   Email Biker1956   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
The Winegard Sensor Pro
Posts: 1151 | From: Homestead, FL | Registered: Aug 2003  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
rjjourneys
Member
Member # 5332

Icon 1 posted      Profile for rjjourneys   Email rjjourneys   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
OK!
Thanks for the quick responses!
Gary - The box I had was even older. Had VHS & DVD sections, square buttons. Saw some Winegard tech say the newer HDMI TV stuff was too much for these boxes so they gave them up.

Bill & Biker - I thought this might be the answer but wanted better confirmation, Thanks again.

--------------------
Here we are: Rick & J.J. http://map.datastormusers.com/user1.cfm?user=5332
Posts: 99 | From: Anywhere, North America | Registered: Jun 2007  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Don - Oregon
Member
Member # 1304

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Don - Oregon   Author's Homepage   Email Don - Oregon   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
quote:
Originally posted by rjjourneys:
... Issue is what can I use to replace the "Ant. Power" function of the box?
Rick,

There are lots of TV signal amplifiers available. I did a search on eBay and 200 came up. Pricing is very low.

--------------------
Don Marr
WWW.OREGONRV.NET
541-683-5361
See where I am
Country Coach Concept 40'
F1 - D3|7000s|99W|LinkSys wireless with 1000mw WiFi amp & Ext. antenna
Posts: 3364 | From: Eugene, OR | Registered: Jun 2004  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Bill Adams
Member
Member # 24

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Bill Adams   Author's Homepage   Email Bill Adams   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
You do not want a TV signal amplifier to accomplish what Rick is wanting to do. At a minimum you need the Winegard 12V power supply and then you could add an amp if necessary. Or, with a lot less effort and a lot more function you could install the Sensar Pro with has the required 12V power supply plus so much more all in one compact box.

--------------------
Bill Adams
Winegard Company
Posts: 15677 | From: Traveling the Western US | Registered: May 2003  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
   

Quick Reply
Message:

HTML is not enabled.
UBB Code™ is enabled.

Instant Graemlins
   


Post New Topic  Post A Reply Close Topic   Feature Topic   Move Topic   Delete Topic next oldest topic   next newest topic
- Printer-friendly view of this topic
Hop To:


E-Mail DonB | DatastormUsers.com | Forum hosting courtesy of Arcata Pet Supplies

Powered by Infopop Corporation
UBB.classic™ 6.7.0