Gdetrailer
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babalu87 writes "Why not just tie in to your rooftop connection in the trailer?"
While this will work, you do need to know that often times there is an FM trap in the antenna preamp. This is done to reduce FM overload on the TV, the downside is the FM reception will suffer and if you want to listen to AM you will be out of luck (preamp might not pass AM), so your results may vary.
herburban1, what you have there is a style of connector that was common for many cars back in the 70's and up. I have not ever seen a commercially available matching connection. Often times for cars new coax was run into the interior.
In your case, not gonna happen since the trailer manufacturer most likely stapled the coax into place.
Not sure as to why knowone thought of this...
Cut off the odd fitting, install a crimp on "F" fitting (same as VHF/UHF TV). Then on the antenna, do the same (you can shorten the cable some).
One note though, if the coax is stranded then you will need solderless/crimpless or "quick terminating" type F fittings.
You can then join the two pieces of coax via a F fitting splice.
They look something like these...
Crimp "F" fitting
CRIMP "F" FITTING (this one is for RG-59, but you may need one for RG-6 so you might need to take a sample of the coax to the store to match it)
"F" fitting splice looks like A or B in link
SPLICE LINK HERE
These parts are available at your local Radio Shack or might even find at Wally World, Home Depot, or Lowes.
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mehwwh
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I just found this topic so I thought I'd pose my question.
What is the purpose of the radio antenna I see on top of most
RV's? Are they for AM, FM, both or for show?
The reason I ask is two-fold: (1) The manual for the AM, FM, DVD system that came with my TT (see sig) says that it should not be connected to an outside antenna. If that's the case, what's it's purpose. And (2) I'd like to replace my system with an better and easier to use one. My wife's $25.00 portable receives more stations and clearer than the one in the TT.
Any recommendations for what I should replace it with?
Thanks,
'03 Silverado 1500, Ext.Cab, Z71 Off Road, 4X4, 5.3L, 3.73 rear, AutoMeter Trans Temp Gauge, Putnam Class IV
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Possum1
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I had the same problem with radio reception, couldn't pickup a station only 7 miles away! I took my TV antenna wire that connects to the tv and put a splitter on it. Then I picked up at Wal-Mart one of the 75-OHM transformers that allowed you to connect cable tv to one of the old time tv's that had the two small screws for the antenna (not cable ready). Cost me maybe 10.00 all together. Great reception now, picking up stations 75+ miles away. Now I'm replacing the stereo/dvd unit as well.
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TOWIN4FUN
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i personally would cut and solder the two ends of wire together. easy and cheap. no need for adaptors ot to run new wires etc...
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t429p
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herburban1 wrote:My old antenna rotted at the base. I bought a car one at autozone but it won't fit because the RV one has a coax connection and not a car one. I have checked Radio Shack and a bunch on Rv sites and can't find anything. Right now I have duct tape over the hole on the roof. Has anyone else had this problem? Solution?
Some connectors:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/parts.html
there are picture to help identify what you have too
good luck
tp
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