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I got my new Winegard antenna and amplifier for my TT. I also got a new digital television to go with it. I hooked it up and - NOTHING! I got my VOM out to check the antenna coax. I took a long wire and clipped it to the center wire and ran it to where the cable comes out by the TV. I had continuity. I then checked the shield using the same method. Continuity again. I then checked with the VOM on the inside cable and the shield. Infinity. No leaks. I checked the cable ends and they looked good. It should work??? I then took some coax and bypassed the TT's cable and hooked the antenna directly to the amplifier box. I was amazed. The TV found 39 channels! They were crystal clear too. So my question is, why wouldn't it work with the original TT cable?



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change positions of the cables


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Electrical continuity on RF cables isn't the key. RF signals basically travel on the outside of the center conductor. A break in shielding or the insulator can change the capacitance or kill the signal.


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I guess the only logical thing to do is to try to fish new coax through the roof. Yuck! After seeing how weird this stick and staples trailer is built, I can't imagine what kind of a job that will be. Frowner



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you haver to run it inside or on the roof


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