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I found the kit very easy to setup and use . I used a 12V double adaptor in order to power the 12V TV and power injector off the one point in a pop-top I loaned for the test . Honestly , the hardest part was hooking the bracket on the antenna mast over the pop-top roof ' s hook – and even that was very easy .
A key feature of the Winsig is that it receives signals from all points of the compass simultaneously . Because it is omni-directional , it requires no adjustment or orientation towards the nearest transmission tower .
It is also compact ( about half the size of its competitors ) and receives signals in horizontal and vertical polarity . Winsig antennas are designed to receive all TV transmissions in Australia and New Zealand , so it won ’ t have trouble picking up the older VHF and UHF signals .
Another key benefit of the Winsig is its built-in booster , which allows travellers to be a large distance from the nearest transmission source and still receive a good signal . It ’ s worth pointing out that it also contains a filter to prevent interference from mobile phone signals .
Winsig says its own testing has yielded impressive results , with a signal strength consistently 6- 12dB higher than competing products . During testing , the
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company received Melbourne TV channels while in Apollo Bay ( on Victoria ’ s Great Ocean Road ), about 160km from the nearest TV transmitter ( in Mount Dandenong ).
Now , it is a TV antenna – not a satellite dish – and as such it won ’ t work in all parts of Australia ; however , it will receive a strong signal wherever there is proximity to a television transmitter .
I can confirm that in the area I used it – about 1.5 hours outside of Melbourne , I had an excellent TV picture .
The Camping Antenna is a little cheaper than the Winsig that can be permanently mounted to the van ( or used to replace the van ’ s existing antenna , if desired ); however , it did a very good job and was easy to set-up . The mast / bracket solution is clever , too .
It appears to be an excellent way for camper trailer owners , in particular , to still watch TV while at camp .
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