Would like to know any info on Winguard Sensar IV . Does it do what the say
RickandJanice said
04:46 AM Mar 11, 2012
If you already have a Wineguard "bat wing" antenna, you Can add the Wingman attachment for around $25, allot less than a new antenna or head. This is the attachment that was added to the Sensar IV. The purpose is basically to add more elements and make the antenna more directional to pick up more of the digital signal. I feel it does help, but you will also find you may need to adjust the antenna between channels in some areas.
Bill Adams said
03:29 PM Mar 11, 2012
If what you are wanting to do is replace your current Sensar II or III, the change to the IV is over-kill as you can add the Wingman as described above. If you are looking to add a better antenna than you current have on your coach then the Sensar IV is an excellent performer and the added height helps it outperform the other units not designed to be raised.
Bill and Linda said
06:35 PM Mar 11, 2012
The Wingman addition is a good idea for the few dollars.It will improve the reception of the UHF channels which is where the majority of the Digital TV stations are now located regardless of the channel number you see them calling themselves - like "Channel 3." (It’s complicated; please don’t ask except by PM.)
The batwings were designed mostly for VHF from the analog days.So this little addition improves the UHF reception somewhat.Remember, you won’t notice an improvement in picture quality; you’ll just get the station.With digital it’s all or nothing.The Wingman works, you just won’t notice it other than getting the station.
Remember, you still need to point the antenna towards the station.If you scan and don’t get any channels, try moving the antenna and scan again.Until the antenna “sees” the station the TV can’t tune it in during the scan.
Bill
RVRon said
12:08 PM Mar 12, 2012
I'll vouch for the Wingman too. After I first installed it on our antenna we camped with friends at a remote campground. Without the Wingman on their antenna they couldn't get even one channel. We got 7 on ours. Definitely worth the little bit it costs!
davegloria said
01:34 AM Mar 14, 2012
Thanks everyone I am sold on one Wife and myself are going to try fulltiming in dec, 1st time looking forward to it I think
Would like to know any info on Winguard Sensar IV . Does it do what the say
The Wingman addition is a good idea for the few dollars. It will improve the reception of the UHF channels which is where the majority of the Digital TV stations are now located regardless of the channel number you see them calling themselves - like "Channel 3." (It’s complicated; please don’t ask except by PM.)
The batwings were designed mostly for VHF from the analog days. So this little addition improves the UHF reception somewhat. Remember, you won’t notice an improvement in picture quality; you’ll just get the station. With digital it’s all or nothing. The Wingman works, you just won’t notice it other than getting the station.
Remember, you still need to point the antenna towards the station. If you scan and don’t get any channels, try moving the antenna and scan again. Until the antenna “sees” the station the TV can’t tune it in during the scan.
Bill
I'll vouch for the Wingman too. After I first installed it on our antenna we camped with friends at a remote campground. Without the Wingman on their antenna they couldn't get even one channel. We got 7 on ours. Definitely worth the little bit it costs!