Height Control & TV Antennas

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--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wayne Kotila wrote:
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> My original antenna got damaged and I had to replace it, I ordered a new
version of the Mini-state that was on my Wanderlodge originally. The new
Mini-state is supposed to be a digital antenna and bolts on where the old came
off and they still are rotating antennas. We spend time at a lake in very rural
area of northern Minnesota, in this location the new Mini-state can pick up 8
channels, a freind of mine with his new omnidirectional antenna parked next to
me can only ever pick up 1 channel.
> Wayne Kotila
> 1996 PT42
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> From: Page Britt
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Mon, October 5, 2009 9:19:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Height Control & TV Antennas
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> If I find the tower raise / lower mechanism ) actuator) to be repairable or
find a replacement actuator at a more reasonable cost and therefore decide to
retain the tower I might go this route for a new antenna head. Though I've got
to admit that as RF amplifiers have gotten better amplified omnidirectional
antennas have gotten pretty good. I have an omnidirectional Antennacraft 5MS921
(also available from Radio Shack) about 20 above ground level at our home with
premium RG-6 quad shield coax and one (and only one) high quality splitter that
passes DC on one side only (to power the amplifier in the antenna). It works
pretty well and there's no rotor involved. We even achieve a solid HD signal
from the PBS station in Pelham, GA (about 45-50 miles as the crow flies) more
often than not. Thinking about using the one of those or perhaps a Winegard
RS-2000 and eliminating the rotor mechanism AND the tower. Would not have to
remember to lower
> antenna before departure and would have usable off the air TV signal while in
motion if anybody aboard was so inclined. No doubt it would not be as efficient
as a properly functioning directional unit atop a properly functioning tower but
it might be quite acceptable and a lot simpler, not to mention lighter. The
choice of mounting location would be the most critical aspect. Anybody else go
this route?
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> --Page
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> Page & Lynda
> 1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird"
> Tallahassee, FL
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> On Oct 4, 2009, at 10:57 PM, freewill2008 wrote:
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> I took the non-functional Mini-Mate saucer antenna down years ago and waited
to see what the best option would be for digital TV. Well, DT is here now and my
best option was . . . a new Mini-Mate. It is directional and self-contained; the
remote is now wireless and I was able to use the existing cables.
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> >http://www.antennac raft.net/ HDView360. html
> >http://www.solidsig nal.com/prod_ display.asp? prod=HDMS9100
> >http://www.starkelectronic.com/5ms750.htm
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> >Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA
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> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, Page Britt wrote:
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> >> Greetings One & All,
> >>
> >> Yesterday I installed a new left rear height control valve. Note - as
> >> I'm sure some of you know, It's lots of getting the nuts started on
> >> the valve mounting bolts on the rear of a PT! ;-) Adjusted the ride
> >> height to spec (& my satisfaction) today. Another good job done, on
> >> to the next... which is the TV antenna. It's decided to remain
> >> firmly in the down position, when you attempt to raise it the actuator
> >> makes the proverbial ratatattat noise which is normally made by the
> >> actuator clutch at the end of travel. A search of the forum archives
> >> revealed that the actuator is available from Danaher for the princely
> >> some of $400 or so. Tomorrow weather permitting I plan to take a look
> >> at it. Has anybody had any luck repairing or freeing up a stuck
> >> actuator (liner drive) in their OEM TV antenna? I'm not in a great
> >> hurry to spend $400 or so on an actuator knowing that the rotor
> >> mechanism inside the "flying saucer" antenna head either needs to be
> >> repaired or the entire antenna head replaced also. If the actuator is
> >> non repairable I'm mentally leaning toward the whole thing going over
> >> the side and replacing it with something newer. Thoughts?
> >>
> >> Pushing to get a short list of DMI's (Deferred Maintenance Items) done
> >> in time for a Friday departure to spend several days at the
> >> Thomasville, GA Fly-In. Great little event for any that may be
> >> interested and in the area.
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> >> Thanks,
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> >> Page & Lynda
> >> 1984 PT-40 "Lady Bird"
> >> Tallahassee, FL
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