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07-18-2014, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
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Radio reception in the 8289 WS!
We cannot figure out, why our radio reception is crap, in our RV!
It is the Genesis surround sound, and it just seems like the antenna is not connected.
Has anyone else had issues?
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07-18-2014, 05:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Northeast Tennessee
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Hello and welcome to the forum! More than one owner has found that the antenna was not connected to the back of the Genesis. You have to pop off the trim plate and then you will have access to four screws that hold the unit in. Pull it out and see if the antenna cable is laying behind it not hooked up.
If the antenna is hooked up and you still get poor reception, it might be the nature of the beast. I take along a portable radio and it usually picks up better than the RV unit. Some of the power converters have a hum that interferes with radio reception. Temporarily flip off the converter circuit breaker and see if your radio reception improves.
Good luck and I hope you find the forum helpful.
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2014 Rockwood 8285-IKWS
2006 Ford F250 6.0 Diesel 4x4
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07-18-2014, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
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We also have a new 8289WS, and yes, join the club...radio sucks! Big time! When I am at home and want to catch a local AM station to catch a ball game, it's got a lot of static...the tiny little antenna on the dining room slide outside flips and extends a couple inches and that's it...it helped when, just for fun, I attached a clothes hanger to it, then it worked pretty good. But we have been 60 miles from home and can't get anything on the trailer radio, yet go out to the truck, and I can get all kinds of stations from here clear as a bell. They should have gone to a roof mounted antenna, works much better.
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2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax
2016 Rockwood 8289WS, Diamond Pkg.
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07-22-2014, 10:29 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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We got one and yes ours sucks too! I just play my I-pod
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07-23-2014, 01:26 AM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
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Check out Posts #17 and #19 in this thread
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...s-36212-2.html
RodeoGeorge
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2013 Rockwood 8289WS
Mods: Central Vac, PI EMS-HW50C, 2025RV, (2) SCS225 Trojans, PD9260, Awning Remotes & LED Lights, Eliminators, External Water Filter,, Intellijacks
2008 RAM 3500 Cab&Chassis Hauler Bed, B&W Companion Hitch
All My Modifications are at this link:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ons-36212.html
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08-13-2014, 02:31 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Weatherford
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I trie d everything on mine, finally brought it back to the dealer the GENESIS had to be replaced,,,no problem now !
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2014- 8289 WS Rockwood Signature
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08-16-2014, 04:04 PM
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jammer 16
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Joplin, Mo
Posts: 101
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Got the same problem eve after the factory had a chance to work on it. What type or brand of radio did they replace it with?
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08-16-2014, 09:17 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Weatherford
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same unit a CONCERTO
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2014- 8289 WS Rockwood Signature
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08-20-2014, 08:51 AM
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AKA: 'tiredTeacher
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Richmond, Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodeoGeorge
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I followed ol' Rodeo's advice and used the television antenna and booster to pull in radio stations with my Genesis. Works great!
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(with Fitz and Lizzie, the camping kitties)
Richmond, Va.
2010 Tundra 4X4 5.7L V8
2014 Rockwood 2604WS
Life is a cruel teacher. She gives the test first; the lesson then follows.
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08-20-2014, 10:55 AM
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jammer 16
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Joplin, Mo
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Miss out on how you hook up the radio to the tv amp. Can to explain?
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08-20-2014, 12:18 PM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
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See the LINK in Post #5 of this thread.
RodeoGeorge
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2013 Rockwood 8289WS
Mods: Central Vac, PI EMS-HW50C, 2025RV, (2) SCS225 Trojans, PD9260, Awning Remotes & LED Lights, Eliminators, External Water Filter,, Intellijacks
2008 RAM 3500 Cab&Chassis Hauler Bed, B&W Companion Hitch
All My Modifications are at this link:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ons-36212.html
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08-20-2014, 12:24 PM
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jammer 16
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Joplin, Mo
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I did that has nothing to do with the radio and I don't see any link to posts 17 or 19. Can't figure this out either
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08-20-2014, 12:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rlschurman
Miss out on how you hook up the radio to the tv amp. Can to explain?
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See this thread:
Check out Posts #17 and #19 in this thread
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...s-36212-2.html
However, this will not work for us because we use the BR & outside TV hookups.
I would be interested in a third party antenna solution - anyone out there seen or heard of one?
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08-20-2014, 04:19 PM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HSVBamaBob
See this thread:
Check out Posts #17 and #19 in this thread
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...s-36212-2.html
However, this will not work for us because we use the BR & outside TV hookups.
I would be interested in a third party antenna solution - anyone out there seen or heard of one? |
Just replace the existing splitter with one that has an additional output. WALA. Status quo on the existing system with an additional output for the radio.
RodeoGeorge
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2013 Rockwood 8289WS
Mods: Central Vac, PI EMS-HW50C, 2025RV, (2) SCS225 Trojans, PD9260, Awning Remotes & LED Lights, Eliminators, External Water Filter,, Intellijacks
2008 RAM 3500 Cab&Chassis Hauler Bed, B&W Companion Hitch
All My Modifications are at this link:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ons-36212.html
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09-14-2014, 10:22 AM
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Grandpa
Join Date: Sep 2014
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My 8289ws radio reception is horrible to. My camper is brand new, don't FR test these things? Why would they keep using the same crappy antenna. My dealer is supposably working with FR for a solution.
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09-15-2014, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grandpa001
My 8289ws radio reception is horrible to. My camper is brand new, don't FR test these things? Why would they keep using the same crappy antenna. My dealer is supposably working with FR for a solution.
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Agreed. See previous post -RodeoGeorge has a good idea - perhaps your dealer could do that for you?
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| 2017 Berkshire XLT 43A with Ultrasteer Tag | Blue Ox Avail + KarGard II |
| SMI AF-1 Air Brake | 2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland TOAD | Pedego Bikes |
Nights Camped: 2013 - 24 • 2014 - 42 • 2015 - 56 • Jul 2016 - Fulltime •
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09-15-2014, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
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The TV antenna and amplifier will work on FM and possibly on Weather Radio at 162.4 mhz but AM will not work or very poorly. I have the same issue, I am looking for a larger AM compatible external antenna, lead in would have to kept short for AM to work. A regular rod style antenna without an amplifier is best.
Where i camp I get 1 station only of manually tuned and there is no TV whatsoever.
Brian
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2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
2013 FR Rockwood 8289WS 5th Wheel
2012 FR Rockwood 2703 SS Travel Trailer
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09-17-2014, 10:27 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B and B
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Where i camp I get 1 station only of manually tuned and there is no TV whatsoever.
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Roughing it Canadian style! 
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| SMI AF-1 Air Brake | 2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland TOAD | Pedego Bikes |
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09-17-2014, 08:08 PM
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Grandpa
Join Date: Sep 2014
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My radio reception is bad too. The tv reception is great. My dealer is replacing the antenna and the Genesis reliever. It's on order from FR. I will keep you posted.
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11-05-2014, 09:21 PM
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jammer 16
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Joplin, Mo
Posts: 101
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Seems like the poor to no radio reception is a trademark for rockwood and genesis. Hope a new radio helps it didn't with mine.
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