Can anybody tell me about the TV package that comes when you order the TV and antenna? We didn't even attempt to use the antenna until the end of last summer, usually are busy doing other "stuff", or if it rains we sometimes put in a DVD. We decided to turn on the antenna last fall for some reason...and we had channels! Wow! We are curious about how we are receiving the channels we get, and we can't find any info anywhere.
Sun, 03/25/2018 - 23:47
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TV package
We have a 2017 with the television package option as well. The power antenna is directional and other than scanning for OTA (over the air) television stations its pretty straight forward. Of course if you drive to another RV park you must re-scan for stations. Some RV parks can tell you which direction the best television reception can be found. In any event the power antenna should have a series of lights that depict signal strength.
As an aside we found the wall mount for the television didn't offer much protection when going down the road. The television tended to wander and knock about a bit. We added a Velcro strap between the back and side window for extra security. Not sure why it wasn't included originally as all things inside are subject to shifting around as you travel. Maybe you have found a better way to keep track of yours?
We aren't getting just local channels. We seem to be getting a variety of channels that aren't available in our area, or on cable. We are also getting a version of the local channels from our home area, even when we shouldn't be able to get them. Not things that you would get with an antenna alone. We don't have a directional antenna, and we did not scan to get these. They seem to be the same channels no matter where we go. Sorry if this sounds ignorant.
Judy
Yes they are are local. But they have 3 or 4 program feeds labeled as dash 2 or dash 3 etc. on each channel and the cable companies may or may not carry them.Terrestrial broadcast TV has a range of about 75 miles with a good antenna.
BTW, good suggestion about the velcro. We are going to fix that up this weekend. Thanks!
Judy
It is called television and was invented in the 1920s. Much like radio with pictures. In the 1950s it was upgraded when color was added and became digital just a few years ago. Marketing people have done a good job of convincing people that you need to pay monthly fees to get TV. There are hundreds of free channels, out there in the air, each showing multiple programs. Free off-air TV is a great source for local news and weather information. see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrestrial_television