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06-24-2013, 09:52 PM
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Location: Kentucky
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We have recently purchased a 2013 Lincoln and really like the design. Took possession last Wed, have it parked in an RV park in southern OH and having difficulty with TV signal strength.We are close to local TV stations so you would not think there would be an issue. It is real bad during the day and only somewhat better at night, with the fixed antenna you can not rotate for better reception. I will purchase a signal booster/amplifier to try for improvement but was wondering if anyone else has had reception issues with this new fixed antenna? Thanks for any feedback.
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06-24-2013, 10:07 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Central Texas
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From the reports of the people that have the new fixed omni directional antenna they are pretty much junk. I would complain to your dealer and Crossroads about it and see if they will swap it out for a crank up model.
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06-24-2013, 10:11 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Central Texas
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06-24-2013, 11:47 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: MS
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Is the power turned on to the Antenna?????
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2000 Monoco Lapalma
being pushed by a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Traveling with Rainbow the wonder dog and now with Sunshine the rescue Schnauzer.
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06-25-2013, 03:33 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Kentucky
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Thanks for the reply I have talked to the dealer a bit, he is contacting Crossroads for more info but sounds like it will be useless just like the antenna, will push for a crank type replacement. Thanks again for the info.
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06-25-2013, 03:35 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Kentucky
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Power booster light is on and signal drops completely when turned off. Thanks
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06-25-2013, 05:39 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Rockport, TX
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Originally Posted by Weavgolf
We have recently purchased a 2013 Lincoln and really like the design. Took possession last Wed, have it parked in an RV park in southern OH and having difficulty with TV signal strength.We are close to local TV stations so you would not think there would be an issue. It is real bad during the day and only somewhat better at night, with the fixed antenna you can not rotate for better reception. I will purchase a signal booster/amplifier to try for improvement but was wondering if anyone else has had reception issues with this new fixed antenna? Thanks for any feedback.
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Just curious where your antenna is mounted? Ours is over the hallway up to the bedroom. Would need a step ladder to crank up the Winegard antenna. My antenna is now on the back burner......trying to get more important issues resolved first.
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2013 Chevy 3500HD
2012 Rushmore 38CK
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06-25-2013, 12:34 PM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Kentucky
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With the Lincoln the living room is in the gooseneck and the antenna is on the left side back from the front ac unit.
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06-29-2013, 07:33 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Louisiana
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I have the new antenna in my ST25RB w/ no problems at all. Reception great inside and out.Edited by: Fatboy666
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06-30-2013, 12:17 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
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Originally Posted by Fatboy666
I have the new antenna in my ST25RB w/ no problems at all. Reception great inside and out.
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If the new one is the one that looks like the "bridge from the Enterprise", me too. Works great. Make sure your booster is on and switch turned to antenna not cable. Hard to read but there.
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06-30-2013, 12:18 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Kentucky
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Is your antenna the omni directional type or is it adjustable, our RF39LN is fixed with no adjustments at all? Thanks.
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06-30-2013, 12:21 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
Posts: 1,811
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Fixed. No adjustment. Gets several high def channels.
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06-30-2013, 12:22 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Kentucky
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How far are you from local tv stations?
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06-30-2013, 12:29 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
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Originally Posted by Weavgolf
How far are you from local tv stations?
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Ironically I am about 25 miles from the closest one and that is the one I don't get? The other two are maybe 40 miles. I have a big hill behind the house and that is the direction to the closest one. I also noticed on our last trip that we drove down into a large valley and was unable to get signal there.
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13 ST25RB
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06-30-2013, 01:28 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Kentucky
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By switch from cable to antenna do you mean on the remote for the tv?
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06-30-2013, 02:50 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
Posts: 1,811
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Originally Posted by Weavgolf
By switch from cable to antenna do you mean on the remote for the tv?
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No. It is on your booster switch. Mine is located above the TV.
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13 ST25RB
08 F-250 SC 6.8L XLT 4x4
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