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12-31-2008, 10:26 AM
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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
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Greg Merrick Last edited by OINK 1; 12-31-2008 at 10:42 AM. Reason: More data |
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12-31-2008, 10:41 AM
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I say go cable better picture!!!
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12-31-2008, 10:45 AM
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Look in the Lobby, under the post "Rave" lots of good info there
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12-31-2008, 10:53 AM
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GO HD
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12-31-2008, 10:56 AM
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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
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12-31-2008, 11:09 AM
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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.
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12-31-2008, 11:30 AM
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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 
Last edited by Carl A; 12-31-2008 at 11:43 AM. |
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12-31-2008, 12:04 PM
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I have attached a good example of placement for best weight distribution and reception.
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12-31-2008, 12:18 PM
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Well hold on now thats the ticket ---A TRUCK-- I will have to rethink my thunking.
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#10
12-31-2008, 02:00 PM
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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!
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01-01-2009, 06:38 PM
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the dish is an advantage on the roof when you have tail winds
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#12
01-01-2009, 09:23 PM
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You might be a redneck if:
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#13
01-02-2009, 01:39 AM
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One day into the new year and you guys are already skeerin me
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#14
01-02-2009, 11:32 AM
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Most of those won't work with your tv without a digital converter box.
 You need the stealth antenna: If you add the 30" wheels, you'll have directional capabilities, also. 
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01-02-2009, 12:19 PM
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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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