tv and reception
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Check the tech forum for the thread on cable tv in the truck.
Leo Bricker, 73's K5LDB, OOIDA Life Member 677319
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Leo Bricker, 73's K5LDB, OOIDA Life Member 677319
Owner, Panther trucks 5508, 5509, 5641
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Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.
Go to a good CB shop and get a Rabbit ears from them. I got one from Trexlers near Allentown (where the old truck stop was, now torn down). The point is to have thinner, and taller V-shaped antennas
Doggie Daddy
Veteran Expediter
I know from your earlier posts that you are in a truck with an alumi-junk sleeper.If you have your TV hooked up by coax to the wall receptacle,you are hooked up to a built in TV antenna that is located in the roof of the sleeper.Believe me when I tell you that this is a very poor system,and you should look into another type of external antenna.DD.
I always had good luck with a set of Magnetic Rabbit Ears stuck to in the center of my roof.
Owner/Operator since 1979
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Owner/Operator since 1979
Expediter since 1997
B Unit Semi Retired
Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
Home is Wherever you Park.
The Price of Freedom is Written on the Wall.
Get naked and then wrap yourself in aluminum foil and stand on your truck roof. Don't attempt this during an electrical storm unless your power company reimburses you for energy returned to their power grid.
You can also use the roll of aluminum foil to send B.O.L.s. But I'm not exactly sure how.
You can also use the roll of aluminum foil to send B.O.L.s. But I'm not exactly sure how.
greg334
Veteran Expediter
Moot.... Thats... never mind....
Bambam,
This maybe too late to help you with the race but...
Let me explain first that the sleeper companies, regardless who they are, are not RF engineers. In some cases they are not engineers at all but that is for another post. Many times they just go to a catalog and pick one that will conform to thier 'design' while other times they just rig something up with a Radio Shack FM antenna (what I have with my Bentz sleeper). Most of the time they do not properly test them in areas outside of the factory and think that everyone will have the same reception as they do sitting under the TV tower.
Second the antennas that are built in are not made to last, they break.
Third, and I should have opened with this, it depends on where you are sitting to get some of the channels. Sounds stupid but it happens.
My reception is marginal at best with my "Factory" builtin antenna, even sitting in Chicago. When I arived in RIchmond, I could not get Fox. After I had my truck washed and pulled into the same spot, I got Fox without any problems, crisp picture. This morning, nothing.
Bambam,
This maybe too late to help you with the race but...
Let me explain first that the sleeper companies, regardless who they are, are not RF engineers. In some cases they are not engineers at all but that is for another post. Many times they just go to a catalog and pick one that will conform to thier 'design' while other times they just rig something up with a Radio Shack FM antenna (what I have with my Bentz sleeper). Most of the time they do not properly test them in areas outside of the factory and think that everyone will have the same reception as they do sitting under the TV tower.
Second the antennas that are built in are not made to last, they break.
Third, and I should have opened with this, it depends on where you are sitting to get some of the channels. Sounds stupid but it happens.
My reception is marginal at best with my "Factory" builtin antenna, even sitting in Chicago. When I arived in RIchmond, I could not get Fox. After I had my truck washed and pulled into the same spot, I got Fox without any problems, crisp picture. This morning, nothing.
>Get naked and then wrap yourself in aluminum foil and stand
>on your truck roof. Don't attempt this during an electrical
>storm unless your power company reimburses you for energy
>returned to their power grid.
>
>
>You can also use the roll of aluminum foil to send B.O.L.s.
>But I'm not exactly sure how.
im just trying to get tv reception not a lot lizards repuation
:7
i'lll but the rabbit ears this week end if in sitting still
by the way i have been DH again to Evansville IN aslong as im getting paid i donot mind
god bless and keep rolling
>on your truck roof. Don't attempt this during an electrical
>storm unless your power company reimburses you for energy
>returned to their power grid.
>
>
>You can also use the roll of aluminum foil to send B.O.L.s.
>But I'm not exactly sure how.
im just trying to get tv reception not a lot lizards repuation
:7 i'lll but the rabbit ears this week end if in sitting still
by the way i have been DH again to Evansville IN aslong as im getting paid i donot mind
god bless and keep rolling
Packmule
Expert Expediter
What really bothers me is Moot said that with the conviction of someone who has done it, and proven that it works!
Moot, no dought you will be easy to recognize at a truckstop.
Has any drivers come over and asked if they can plug into your system long enough to catch the race or a movie? Or do you ever get people in white coats coming over and trying to engage you in conversation, telling you that you look very cold up there and they have a warm Jacket that they want you to try on?
Oh well, whatever works for you is OK by me.
Watch for thunder clouds approaching,
Danny
Moot, no dought you will be easy to recognize at a truckstop.
Has any drivers come over and asked if they can plug into your system long enough to catch the race or a movie? Or do you ever get people in white coats coming over and trying to engage you in conversation, telling you that you look very cold up there and they have a warm Jacket that they want you to try on?
Oh well, whatever works for you is OK by me.
Watch for thunder clouds approaching,
Danny
One big problem in receiving FOX via air signal's that most truck stops are far away from the stations. If you can park closer in to the city reception gets better. There are amplified rabbit ears that will help.
Car TV Antenna
Car TV Antenna
A car TV antenna will allow you to watch a variety of channels from the convenience of your vehicle. Most automobile TV tuners do not come with built-in antennas so that you can select which one will best suit your needs. Essentially, there are two types of antennas that you would consider using in your car or truck, amplified and non-amplified. Amplified antennas will be able to pick up local TV channels much easier than non-amplified type and would be ideal for moving vehicles. Amplified TV antennas also come is several different forms; flat panel, boomerang, telescoping and dipole which can all be installed in various ways. The flat panel is normally placed in the headliner of a vehicle, which would be hidden and great for custom installs. A boomerang antenna is mounted on the exterior of the vehicle and can give the vehicle a custom look. Telescoping and dipole antennas are both mounted on the inside of the vehicle, typically on the front or rear windshield. This type is less permanent and great for those who might consider removing the in-car TV system to another vehicle. Most TV antennas will increase the picture quality of your TV and is just a matter of finding the right one for you.
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Car TV Antenna
Car TV Antenna
A car TV antenna will allow you to watch a variety of channels from the convenience of your vehicle. Most automobile TV tuners do not come with built-in antennas so that you can select which one will best suit your needs. Essentially, there are two types of antennas that you would consider using in your car or truck, amplified and non-amplified. Amplified antennas will be able to pick up local TV channels much easier than non-amplified type and would be ideal for moving vehicles. Amplified TV antennas also come is several different forms; flat panel, boomerang, telescoping and dipole which can all be installed in various ways. The flat panel is normally placed in the headliner of a vehicle, which would be hidden and great for custom installs. A boomerang antenna is mounted on the exterior of the vehicle and can give the vehicle a custom look. Telescoping and dipole antennas are both mounted on the inside of the vehicle, typically on the front or rear windshield. This type is less permanent and great for those who might consider removing the in-car TV system to another vehicle. Most TV antennas will increase the picture quality of your TV and is just a matter of finding the right one for you.
http://electronics-pluz.stores.yahoo.net/acglmoamtvan.html
Pappy
Expert Expediter
The Kenworth I drive has a built in antenna that works well but I added a signal booster from Pilot that increased reception dramatically. If, however you invest in some rabbit ears, please wear them all the time so someday I'll be able to spot you. I've always been kind of prejudiced to the "BUNNIES"
Pappy
Pappy
buckeyewildman
Seasoned Expediter
put 1 foot in bucket of water hold antenna in 1 hand wait for good thunderstorm and hope it charges you up enough to get reception
Well , if she's still in Evansville they are having thunderstorms now . Maybe if she had a jacket like this http://www.steelgripinc.com/Prod_Detail.asp?ItemID=271 and pants and hat to match ....