R-pod Owners Forum : Antenba Red light will not go off. https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Antenba Red light will not go off. Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:32:45 +0000 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:49:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13005 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Antenba Red light will not go off. : Just ran into this thread...my... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=128715#128715 Author: Buffalohunter
Subject: 13005
Posted: 03 Jan 2020 at 3:49pm

Just ran into this thread...my red light is on the exterior “rabbit ears” antenna. The booster must be in the utility chase above the tv on my 189 as the coax cable and the video/audio cables come out of the hole on the bottom of the chase. The chase has the solar charging controller, the furrion stereo, the inside/outside speaker control and the slide/awning lights panel. They make sure you can’t access the inside as there are no screws visible. My solar charging unit keeps the batteries charged while the red ant Anna lights up the outside. Weird design. I would post a picture but cannot figure out how. How about you...babysaph?...get er figured out on how to turn off the red light?]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:49:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=128715#128715 Antenba Red light will not go off. : You may be able to get a manual... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=126093#126093 Author: kansasfrogs
Subject: 13005
Posted: 01 Aug 2019 at 11:58am

You may be able to get a manual on line.  I printed one off for my 2015 years ago.]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2019 11:58:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=126093#126093 Antenba Red light will not go off. : Thanks guys https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125889#125889 Author: Babysaph
Subject: 13005
Posted: 22 Jul 2019 at 9:40pm

Thanks guys]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:40:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125889#125889 Antenba Red light will not go off. : Originally posted by crankster78GreetingsThe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125762#125762 Author: tcj
Subject: 13005
Posted: 17 Jul 2019 at 9:13pm

Originally posted by crankster78

Greetings 
The coax connector on the TV side of the cover is bad.  It's been crushed instead of crimped.  I'd buy another coax to replace it.  

Crankster78

Thanks for the heads up on the crushed coax connector Crankster.  It works fine but I'll go ahead and replace it.
]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:13:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125762#125762 Antenba Red light will not go off. : GreetingsThe coax connector on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125759#125759 Author: crankster78
Subject: 13005
Posted: 17 Jul 2019 at 5:58pm

Greetings 
The coax connector on the TV side of the cover is bad.  It's been crushed instead of crimped.  I'd buy another coax to replace it.  

Crankster78
]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2019 17:58:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125759#125759 Antenba Red light will not go off. : Originally posted by StephenHOR... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125727#125727 Author: tcj
Subject: 13005
Posted: 16 Jul 2019 at 7:01pm

Originally posted by StephenH

OR it was not wired through the switch.


Thanks for the idea Steven.

I have used the TV the one and only time we were hooked up to AC power for a few days.  We had the inside antenna booster switch turned on for that.  It has been turned off for the rest of our trips that were all boon-docking with no hookups.  The battery didn't run down after 4 days.

Trying to figure out if it is wired wrong is more than I'm comfortable with tackling, so I'm not going to worry about the red light on the antenna staying on. 
]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:01:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125727#125727 Antenba Red light will not go off. : OR it was not wired through the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125713#125713 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13005
Posted: 16 Jul 2019 at 1:26pm

OR it was not wired through the switch.]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:26:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125713#125713 Antenba Red light will not go off. : I suspect that the wrong cable... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125698#125698 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13005
Posted: 15 Jul 2019 at 3:47pm

I suspect that the wrong cable is going to the antenna _OR_ the amplifier may be defective.]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:47:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125698#125698 Antenba Red light will not go off. : Originally posted by mjlrpod Right... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125696#125696 Author: tcj
Subject: 13005
Posted: 15 Jul 2019 at 2:46pm

Originally posted by mjlrpod

Right where the red light is, there is a push button. That is the on off switch. You tried pushing the tiny button? The red light in the picture should go off, and the roof light will also go off. Oh and btw, I would consider updating your lap sealant, it appears to be not sealing the area.

I pushed the tiny button to turn off the booster.  The red light in the photo beside the booster switch went off.  The red light on the antenna did not go off.  The sealant if fine.
]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:46:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125696#125696 Antenba Red light will not go off. : Right where the red light is,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125693#125693 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 13005
Posted: 15 Jul 2019 at 1:20pm

Right where the red light is, there is a push button. That is the on off switch. You tried pushing the tiny button? The red light in the picture should go off, and the roof light will also go off. Oh and btw, I would consider updating your lap sealant, it appears to be not sealing the area.

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:20:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125693#125693 Antenba Red light will not go off. : Our Rpod is a 2018 180.I seem... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125691#125691 Author: tcj
Subject: 13005
Posted: 15 Jul 2019 at 12:11pm

Our Rpod is a 2018 180.
I seem to be the only one besides the original poster that has the same problem of the antenna red light on the roof not turning off with the booster switch in the off position.  The only thing I could do to get that antenna light to turn off was to pull the 12 volt fuse that powers the Stereo.  That fuse also powers the bathroom lights so is not a good remedy for the problem.

There are 4 male coax connections on the back of the booster switch plate.  There are three coax cables attached to the back side of the TV booster switch.  One black, one red, and one gray.

I disconnected the black coax and the red light on the antenna stayed on.  I disconnected the gray coax and the red light on the antenna stayed off with the booster switch in the off position and with it in the on position.  I then connected it to the 4th male coax connection you can see between the black and the gray cables.  The red light on the roof antenna stay off with the booster switch in both the off and in the on position.

I have no idea what that gray coax does besides powering the red light on the antenna.  Does anyone know?

Here's three photos.

Antenna with red light on the roof.

Booster switch inside the Rpod.

Back side of the booster switch plate.

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:11:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125691#125691 Antenba Red light will not go off. : The New QAV antennae "... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125682#125682 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 13005
Posted: 15 Jul 2019 at 8:59am

The New QAV antennae " rabbit ears" has a red light on it up on the roof. It turns on when the booster is on. Saph, Like they've said, look behind the T.V., you should see what looks like the same cable as your cable t.v. at home. Follow that wire to where it connects to the wall. there will be a tiny button there, it should ALSO have a red light. Push the button till the light goes off. That is the antennae booster button you want to turn on if you watch t.v., or listen to the radio. Then turn it off when your done, it does infact kill the battery.]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:59:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125682#125682 Antenba Red light will not go off. : Originally posted by BabysaphThe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125677#125677 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13005
Posted: 15 Jul 2019 at 8:30am

Originally posted by Babysaph

The red light I am talking about is on the black rabbit eared antenna on top of the camoer. I know it is drawing current. 
I did not know there is a light on the antenna; at least I've never seen it. Either way, the amplifier is turned on/off by the little switch behind the TV. If you turn off the amplifier, the antenna light should go off.]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:30:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125677#125677 Antenba Red light will not go off. : The red light I am talking about... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125674#125674 Author: Babysaph
Subject: 13005
Posted: 15 Jul 2019 at 12:30am

The red light I am talking about is on the black rabbit eared antenna on top of the camoer. I know it is drawing current. ]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:30:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125674#125674 Antenba Red light will not go off. : Look behind your television,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125534#125534 Author: 1nana2many
Subject: 13005
Posted: 10 Jul 2019 at 8:59am

Look behind your television, if you have the same setup as my 2016, and I’m sorry, but I have no idea what brand it is, there is a switch plate cover right next to the outlet and your antenna cable is screwed into it. Right next to, almost invisible because it is likely the same color as the back plate, is a tiny button, it may even look like it is the light, press that. It should toggle the booster and therefore the light on and off. I had to turn on the light to be able to even see it, but it was there. Apparently, if you are trying to hook up to RV Park cable via outside hookup, you must make sure this is turned off. Same goes for your own satellite antenna if you use one. I am no expert on this since we rarely watch TV while camping. I have not figured out photo uploading on this site, but if you google RV antenna booster button, you can get a photo of one of these switches. This button is no larger than an eighth inch on that cable switch plate. Hope this helps.]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:59:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125534#125534 Antenba Red light will not go off. : Since very few people have seen... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125533#125533 Author: furpod
Subject: 13005
Posted: 10 Jul 2019 at 8:11am

Since very few people have seen or been in a 189, as it's a newer model, could you post pictures of the entertainment area and the antenna that is installed on your Pod? Thanks.I suspect you have a Furrion system, and I for one, don't have a lot experience with them.
]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:11:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125533#125533 Antenba Red light will not go off. : GreetingsThe antenna booster button... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125531#125531 Author: crankster78
Subject: 13005
Posted: 10 Jul 2019 at 7:42am

Greetings
The antenna booster button is right next to the light on a small panel.  Push the button the light will go off.  The amp draws all most no current and would take a long time to drain the battery.  Did you buy the pod from a dealer?  They should of gone over all this with you.  You do not have to go up on the roof.  The antenna does not turn, and has no controls on the roof.  To operate the TV the light should be on and you will need to go into the program and scan for stations at every location.  

Happy Poding

Crankster78
]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:42:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125531#125531 Antenba Red light will not go off. : what is the brand and name of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125530#125530 Author: furpod
Subject: 13005
Posted: 10 Jul 2019 at 7:30am

what is the brand and name of the antenna? If you know..

The antenna booster power button on every camper I have ever looked at is on the wall panel inside the camper by the television.
]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:30:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125530#125530 Antenba Red light will not go off. : The antenna is on top of the camper.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125529#125529 Author: Babysaph
Subject: 13005
Posted: 09 Jul 2019 at 11:06pm

The antenna is on top of the camper. I did not know I had to get up there with a ladder to turn off the on and off button. Poor design. Again with no owners manual how am I to know that? ]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2019 23:06:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125529#125529 Antenba Red light will not go off. : That's what a warranty is... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125428#125428 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13005
Posted: 05 Jul 2019 at 9:46am

That's what a warranty is for. This is an unusual problem; you just got the short straw.]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:46:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125428#125428 Antenba Red light will not go off. : Well this is a new unit. WTH. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125420#125420 Author: Babysaph
Subject: 13005
Posted: 04 Jul 2019 at 8:45pm

Well this is a new unit.  WTH.]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:45:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125420#125420 Antenba Red light will not go off. : The on/off button next to it does... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125392#125392 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13005
Posted: 03 Jul 2019 at 11:18pm

The on/off button next to it does not work? If not, get a new button. In the mean time, you can unscrew the little panel from the wall and disconnect the power.]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2019 23:18:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125392#125392 Antenba Red light will not go off. : Just bought a new Rpod 189 and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125390#125390 Author: Babysaph
Subject: 13005
Posted: 03 Jul 2019 at 10:25pm

Just bought a new Rpod 189 and can not hpget the red light on the antenna on top of the camper to go out. Sibpnce their is no owners manual I'm clueless. It runs down my battery. ]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2019 22:25:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13005&PID=125390#125390