Jack Antenna Replacement Head on an AntennaTek

I replaced the head on my existing AntennaTek antenna with a Jack Digital HDTV Antenna Replacement Head. As you may know, the AntennaTek is similar to a Winegard, but it is not exactly the same. Moreover, Jack does not list the AntennaTek as being compatible with the Jack head.

After I installed the adapter bracket that came with the unit I noticed that the top was not sitting level. This was probably due to the slight geometry differences between a Winegard and an AntennaTek. I carefully bent the top of the bracket a little bit until it was level. Then I bolted on the Jack antenna head. I used the existing AntennaTek amplifier already installed in the RV; so no wiring changes were required.

The antenna works great. Just sitting in my back yard I can tune more TV stations than I could before.

That is good to know. I have been wandering about the compatibility of the Jack. Keep us posted on how it compares to the old unit. I have never seen an actual lab controlled comparison of the Jack with the other brands. There have been mixed opinions on the RV Forum.

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