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    Posted: 08 Dec 2017 at 2:27pm
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Like you, TV is not a big deal for us.  I'm not pursuing the issue at full speed but I'll let you know what I decide to do.
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I’ve had good luck with the below.  I have one in my Rpod and larger travel trailer.  Much better than OEM.  The output is 12v to the antenna same as the OEM.  A big plus is that it gives you an audible signal as you rotate the antenna so you can hear as it gets a stronger signal.
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Larry-D,

Good stuff, issue is those of us with older PODs do not have a rotation antenna. We have a simple batwing. Signal strength is what we got and not adjustable with azimuth, I thought about it and concluded I can't change it anyway.
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I see now.  Maybe an overall antenna signal booster such as below.  Although it has an a/c adapter the operating voltage is 12vdc up.  25db gain is a lot.


The user manual:
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Larry-D,

I think for the older PODs the only way to positive effect is to upgrade the system, directional versus Omni and ability to fine tune. Possibly a satellite mobile or fixed. Haven't seen a lot of feedback from the folks with new systems, and every year technology gets better. I'm reasonably assured mine is amped as much is it can amp with present antenna.
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