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Old 03-29-2016, 11:27 AM   #1
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newbie with a Question , go figure lol

i have a question about this, is this an antenna or a satelite dish, never had one with this an i m wondering any help would be appreciated!
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Old 03-29-2016, 11:31 AM   #2
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It is an antenna.

Looks like this one does but it may not be the same.

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=...%2685344670206
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Old 03-29-2016, 11:32 AM   #3
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RV's normally come from the factory with an antenna.

ETA: Just saw the pic- it does look like a satellite to me. Did you buy the rig used? It might have been installed by the previous owner.
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Old 03-29-2016, 11:33 AM   #4
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trying to figure out pics
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so do i need a reciever or just hook straight to tv?
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Old 03-29-2016, 11:38 AM   #6
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so do i need a reciever or just hook straight to tv?
IF it is a dish you will need the receiver.
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Really like the cable ran in the vent pipe..lol..whatever works.
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Old 03-29-2016, 11:44 AM   #8
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Really like the cable ran in the vent pipe..lol..whatever works.
I have read here where that has been done, I would not like it that way.
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Old 03-29-2016, 11:48 AM   #9
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I wouldn't do it myself, but I don't really see an issue that would be a cause of concern. Again assuming that the hole inside is sealed.
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Old 03-29-2016, 11:58 AM   #10
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Looks like a 360 multidirectional antennae.
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Old 03-29-2016, 12:13 PM   #11
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That is an antenna for ota broadcast reception.
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Old 03-29-2016, 01:01 PM   #12
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i bought this unit used at an estate sale, the son of the owner couldnt tell me much of anything about it, his father mainly used it for hunting an fishing trips, but thanks for all the responces!!!!
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Old 03-29-2016, 01:06 PM   #13
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i have a question about this, is this an antenna or a satelite dish, never had one with this an i m wondering any help would be appreciated!
I think I have seen one of and was told it was a HD antenna.
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Old 03-30-2016, 01:01 PM   #15
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Just as Ford Idaho said, it picks up signals poorly in any direction. BTW if you have any other questions it would help if you tell us what kind of RV it is (make, model, year).
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Im sorry

It looks like a bird bath? I couldn't help myself
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Old 03-30-2016, 02:49 PM   #18
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It looks like a bird bath? I couldn't help myself
thats what the wife said!
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i have a question about this, is this an antenna or a satelite dish, never had one with this an i m wondering any help would be appreciated!
looks like the winegard 3000 that i removed and replaced. Tv antenna and compltely useless without power. Mine was so but even with power that i trashed it.
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