KING OA8300 Jack Replacement Head HDTV Directional Over-the-Air Antenna - White
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The antenna does not need to be powered directly; however, it must be connected to the antenna booster, which requires 12 volts.
This antenna was created to receive signals from a wide range of distances and without restriction. Placing it in your attic would be restrictive from the start; I know, it appears to be a good deal; however, you might be disappointed. Marathon produces a bidirectional antenna that can receive signals up to 125 miles away. It is more expensive. Amazon charges $170 for this item. I hope this has been of assistance. Give it a shot at a lower cost than the King. Perhaps it will be of use to you. No guts.. No glory
The biggest pole you can use is 2 1/4" outside diameter, but it adjusts to fit anything smaller. The device itself isn't particularly heavy, weighing only a pound or two. Hopefully, this has provided you with the information you require.
Yes, but I didn't notice much of a difference.
Selected User Reviews For KING OA8300 Jack Replacement Head HDTV Directional Over-the-Air Antenna - White
When I bought my RV, it had a Winegard Batwing that was not working, so I cleaned up all connections and tested to see if it was broken, which it was, so I replaced it with a new bat wing and ran a Channel Scan, which left me disappointed with the number of channels I received. br>br>I then went out and purchased a Wingman add-on, which increased my channel scan to 87, but I had a clearance issue with the Wingman sensar IVbr>br>So I decided to install a Jack, which increased my channel scan to 174. This thing is far superior to any Winegard I've ever used, and it's also significantly less expensive. Don't be fooled by the techies who claim that this antenna isn't as good as the Winegard. This is a real-world solution. It's simple to set up and receives UHF and VHF television signals better than any other device I've tried. It appeals to me.
What a leap forward. I had a Winegard wingman with a UHF attachment, but with the amplifier turned on, I only got 7 channels. Three of them occurred on a regular basis. I now have 29 channels after replacing the King replacement head. Despite the fact that installation was simple and straightforward, I had a question and needed to order something else, and their customer service was courteous and accommodating. In two days, I received the part I ordered.
I was on the fence about getting this antenna at first, but now that I've done so, I can't say enough good things about it. I could get about 15 channels at my house before the installation, but several of them would break up in the wind or due to people walking through the RV moving the antenna. I increased to 20 channels after the installation, all of which are crystal clear and completely stable, shaking the RV all over the place. I'll update once I've used it at my campsite, but my first impression is very positive. br>For those curious about the mounts that come with it, here they are. It includes both a direct mounting bracket for the WIneguard Sensar mast and a universal mounting bracket for use at home. It includes a voltage "injector" that you install in your coaxial line to supply 12vdc to the head, as well as a 120V-compatible power supply. A 12V wall adapter is required. I didn't have to add anything to my wiring for the application with the wineguard sensar replacement because I used the original 12v supply for the sensar. These components are optional for me, but they would be required if you wanted to use it as a home antenna.
When analog television was phased out, I replaced my original Winegard Batwing Wingman with a Winegard Sensar IV w/Wingman HDTV antenna a few years ago. It's worked fine (for the few times we watch TV), but we haven't been able to bring in as many stations recently due to bad weather. As a result, I did some research to learn more about the King Jack and decided to try it out. br>br>First, I ran four separate directional channel scans (N, E, S, and W) with the Winegard Sensar IV, noting the number of stations each scan brought in (aux. turn on the power); The King Jack OA8300 was then used in the same way. The King Jack didn't fare well, with the Winegard receiving more channels in all four directions. Despite the fact that the Winegard Sensar IV w/Wingman is smaller, sleeker, less expensive, a simple retrofit to the Winegard posts, and 'new school,' the Winegard Sensar IV w/Wingman provided better channel reception (not by a large margin, but clearly more - between 3 and 5 > Depending on the antenna direction, there are up to ten more channels available. br>br>So, if you don't want to spend more money on omni-channel radio, My choice for directional HDTV antennas is the Winegard Sensar IV with Wingman!.
You will not be dissatisfied with your purchase. On my fifth wheel, I swapped out the stock "batwing" antenna. The stock antenna didn't work very well at all. I could only bring in three or four stations, and the quality was inconsistent at times. The stations would stutter and/or become unresponsive. As a direct replacement, I put in the King Jack. It's dead simple to set up. I already had an amplifier, so I didn't need the one that came with the unit. It was a great match-up. I was expecting some improvement when I turned on the system, but its performance astounded me. The signal was strong and numerous stations came in clear. There will be no freezing or dipping temperatures. Replaces stock RV TV antennas and is highly recommended.
Updated on 11/11 11th Update- Customer service contacted me and apologized for the lack of service, and they immediately sent me a new antenna, which I am very pleased with. So far, I've improved to a 5 star rating; however, if I encounter the same issue again, I'll update again. However, I will give customer service an opportunity to correct the situation. br>br>The original post was published on October 18th. The King Jack replacement head antenna appeals to me because of its slim design, light weight, and improved channel performance. However, I believe the unit's head assembly screws were insufficient for use in an outdoor environment. So, since I bought them in June 2018 and the product comes with a one-year warranty, I contacted King customer service to ensure that the warranty would be honored. br>br>Customer service agent "Ricky" informed me that they would not provide a warranty for that issue because it had no bearing on performance. I inquired if you had received similar complaints in the past, speculating that they may have received a bad batch of hardware. I would have been satisfied with just returning the unit and replacing the hardware. I also suggested sending the hardware to me and I'd be able to handle it. He informed me that we would simply send you the same hardware, and that it would happen again. "Faceplant" is such a pain in the neck. br>br>So, I guess you'll have to decide for yourself, but this antenna has left rust marks on my roof. I'll almost certainly find a way to clean and coat the hardware. I would not recommend this to my friends or fellow RVers because it was a very simple problem that King had no interest in addressing. I've bought more expensive King products and have yet to need to use the warranty. If those discussions come up, I'm not looking forward to them.
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