TV-HELP!
Lizczerewaty
Member Posts: 7
Just purchased a 2015! Can't seem to get a picture on the TV after air auto scan. No cable....
Do I need to make a connection (HOW?) to the antenna? Thanks, I'm really not good at this!
Do I need to make a connection (HOW?) to the antenna? Thanks, I'm really not good at this!
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What antenna do you have connected to the outside jack?2020 Tiffin Open Road2020 Nissan Versa Toad
Alan & Patty
Southern Az -
You will need an external antenna and be within range of an over the air transmitter.
- Hash T@B Fun
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Would like to hear some suggestions for a really good external antenna.Stancil Campbell
2011 T@B
Rockingham, NC
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If you search on "tv antenna", there are several discussions.John, Judi, Guinness & OD in PDX
T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner -
I've had good results with the Mohu Leaf antennas and like them because they suction cup to the side of the trailer. If you have local TV channel access and are not out 40-50 miles from a large city with coverage you should be able to pick up channels after running the scan on "air scan." They are thin, easy to store and some can be purchased with a 110V amplifier for added reception but I have used them without the amplifier and am amazed at what I get and even use one here at the house.

Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ -
Stancil Campbell
2011 T@B
Rockingham, NC
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@Estancio, we ran into trying to get local TV signals in Why, AZ either from Tucson or from Phoenix. Either of those towns had small mountain ranges in the way, plus they were close to 100 miles away. You pretty much need line of site to receive over-the-air TV signals. Those who spent a lot of time in the Coyote Howls Campground, had 30'+ tall poles with guy lines with their antennas on top of the poles. I never did ask any of the residents how many channels they could receive.
The only way I could receive local channels last year was to purchase the local channel package on my portable pay-as-you-go satellite dish. I decided the cost wasn't worth it this year.Verna, Columbus, IN
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck” -
What you really need to know for broadcast TV is where the station's transmitters are located. You "aim" your antenna at the transmission tower. I live 40 miles or more from the transmission towers, and the Mohu leaf has worked just fine for me. There are many online tools for finding where the transmitters are. Here is a good example:
https://www.antennasdirect.com/transmitter-locator.html
2017 Outback
Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi -
Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller. ~John Geddes
2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim.
TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. -
Anyone know if these HDTV antennas work in Canada?
2017 White with Black T@B Outb@ck, Max S ( rec'd on May 2nd, 2017)
TV is a 2017 White Honda Ridgeline, Detroit Auto Show North American Truck of the Year Love it.
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The US and Canada both use the ATSC standard for over-the-air TV broadcasting. So, any of these antennas sold to US customers should work in Canada. Here is a Mohu Leaf page on Amazon Canada.
https://www.amazon.ca/Mohu-Leaf-Indoor-HDTV-Antenna/dp/B00APPDX86
Here is the ATSC wikipedia page if you like the technical description:
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/ATSC_standards
2017 Outback
Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi -
Very interesting. Thanks pthomas745.
2017 White with Black T@B Outb@ck, Max S ( rec'd on May 2nd, 2017)
TV is a 2017 White Honda Ridgeline, Detroit Auto Show North American Truck of the Year Love it.
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