Fleetwood 1998 American Tradition Owner's Manual page 149

located at great distances from broadcast facilities is probably
the result of satellite, microwave or other cable distribution
systems. The antenna on your RV is no competition for these
very expensive installations.
In addition, TV and radio frequency intelference results from
the electromagnetic fields produced by electric arc discharge.
This arcing is found in lightning, vehicle ignition systems, and
in 12-volt DC (brush type) motors used in power vents and
furnaces. Note that nearly every DC motor has brushes. Most
alternating current (AC) motors do not have blushes, and
therefore do not generate the arcing interference. This is why
this type of intelference is less noticeable in a household
environment.
As the signal diminishes with distance and geographical
features (mountains, etc.), the effect of electric arc interfer-
ence may become more and more noticeable. Eventually, the
signal will be overcome by the interference. The following
suggestions can improve reception:
»
Use the "park cable"
TV
antenna system of your
RV
in remote
areas rather than the roof antenna if the campground pro-
vides cable hook-up.
»
Turn the television antenna. Sometimes turning the antenna
will pick up a stronger signal. Try turning or rotating the
antenna throughout its range. You may find your signal in a
very unexpected direction.
»
With FM stereo signals, switch the unit to MONO, if possible.
Some of the phase and noise components of a stereo signal
will disappear in MONO mode.
»
Reduce the treble setting to reduce background noise.
Although not yielding the best high-frequency performance,
at least you may be able to reduce the irritation of the distor-
tion and noise.
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