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OINK 1 12-31-2008 10:26 AM

Digital TV/ Pontiac Gregg /HELP 1/2" stud ! where r u
 
Do I need to get a special antenna?

I want to keep the 20" CRT tv in the back of my 1968 Bonneville Station Wagon.
I have installed the correct 80 amp alternator and invertor, so we're all good in that department.
(I have it straped in a FAT childs safety seat.)

Will the Wabbit ears antenna I have on the car work, or do I need to go to a 12' full size antenna?
Does anyone know the drag coefficients of standard Rabbit ear antennas versus 12 ft. long multi-element antenna? How much should I adjust my dial in ? Will cross winds affect it?
I race up @ Douglas, Wyoming, it gets really really windy, is there a danger of the Station Wagon rolling over ?


Pontiac Gregg

Carl A 12-31-2008 10:41 AM

I say go cable better picture!!!

gto-owner 12-31-2008 10:45 AM

Look in the Lobby, under the post "Rave" lots of good info there

TransAmboy455 12-31-2008 10:53 AM

GO HD

OINK 1 12-31-2008 10:56 AM

Carl A /Pontiac Gregg
 
Carl, I HAVE tried the cable, but as it reels out the back of the car, the car gets lighter and I almost always break out !! So I switched to the antenna. Carl, you need to help me with ALL the questions !! Also, with the cable, I'd have to pay the disconnect/ reconnect fees everytime I go to a different track. Having the cable reel teched at check in time was a new and difficult problem for them, some times it take up to 5 mins. to tech it !!

Pontiac Gregg

fasteddy 12-31-2008 11:09 AM

I use the 12 footer on my GP. I put it as far back as I could. The wind is not an issue because the I have half inch cables securing it. It does make for some dandy wheel stands. Oh-I put the HD converter in the trunk next to the power inverter and battery.

Carl A 12-31-2008 11:30 AM

The new Fiber Optic Cable is the only way to go so small you can really carry a big spool
no need to rewind, now I'm just talking me now no need to rewind,I'm picking a direction and going for it and not stopping- exept for red lights;)

fasteddy 12-31-2008 12:04 PM

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I have attached a good example of placement for best weight distribution and reception.

Carl A 12-31-2008 12:18 PM

Well hold on now thats the ticket ---A TRUCK-- I will have to rethink my thunking.

MandevilleBird 12-31-2008 02:00 PM

You guys are old school. Ya gotta go with the dish. It'll work from inside the car so, no wind resistance....and you get lke 200+ channels!

mash 01-01-2009 06:38 PM

the dish is an advantage on the roof when you have tail winds:D

GR8ONE68 01-01-2009 09:23 PM

You might be a redneck if:
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by fasteddy (Post 3521398)
I have attached a good example of placement for best weight distribution and reception.

You have a UHF-VHF-FM antenna mounted on the back of your truck!

BVR421 01-02-2009 01:39 AM

One day into the new year and you guys are already skeerin me

johnta1 01-02-2009 11:32 AM

Most of those won't work with your tv without a digital converter box. :(

You need the stealth antenna:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...pictureid=1553

If you add the 30" wheels, you'll have directional capabilities, also. :D

:)

OINK 1 01-02-2009 12:19 PM

TV antenna help/ Pontiac Gregg
 
I just want to say thanks ! Great laughs, what a way to start the new year !!
Laughter, the best medicine.

We need more posts like this !!

Pontiac Gregg


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