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Enjoy FREE DTV and improve your Winegard Sensar batwing antenna's UHF performance with the Wingman.
This lightweight, sleek add-on attaches with 4 simple snap-on screws to the Sensar head to increase UHF performance up to 100% on DTV channels. Designed using advanced computer design software and 50 years of experience, the Sensar Wingman is optimized for Digital and HD programming, providing you with the ultimate DTV/HDTV antenna. Wingman is compatible with all Winegard Sensar batwing antennas. Elements are powder coated white for long lasting durability in harsh environmental conditions. Watch all your favorite local programs (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS, CW, MyNetworkTV, ION, independent channels and much more), including 24-hour local news and weather wherever your travels may take you! For those interested in HD, enjoy free, uncompressed HD programming for the clearest and purest high definition signal.

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Tech Specs

Weight: 1.45 lbs.

Dimensions: 16.5"W x 14"D x 1.4"H

Mfg Part #: RV-WING

Winegard Wingman: Customer Reviews

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Reviewed by 30 customers

By Rich & Kathy
from Augusta, KS

Doesn't Improve VHF/UHF Antenna


0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
February 04, 2010
I tried the Wingman on the later Sensar III antenna and it made no difference at all on reception strength. I tested it on 5 channels and measured signal strength on each one. All signal strength bars on the 5 channels I tested it with were the same with or without it installed. I don't see how it could work. There is no conductive connection to the TV signal cable. It is attached by plastic to plastic connectors with no antenna lead connection whatsoever. I'm surprised to see many people saw reception improvement. Maybe it helps some on the older antennas made for analog signals only.
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By Anonymous

Awesome Product


3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
October 18, 2009
This thing is Awesome, We are getting 50 plus channels with this add on, and the best thing is its Free TV!!!!! I have told all my friends to get one too......
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By jeff webb alabama
from webb, AL

SKEPTICAL AT FIRST


3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
September 24, 2009
Purchased the Wingman with many doubts as to how it would work. I followed the instructions, which were very easy and installed in about 5 mins. Took longer to get the ladder out than to install the Wingman. I purchased a new lcd tv and turned it on with the wingman and so amazed at the reception looked like cable television really impressed with this product.
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By newbie camper
from Norwood, NC

Great Product


4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
August 27, 2009
Was unable to receive any digital channels at all until I put the wingman on my existing antenna. Now it receives great. Was able to pick up channels that my chimney mount antenna wouldn't pick up. Highly recommend product.
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By Denise Jenkins
from Dallas, NC

Its amazing.


4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
August 27, 2009
This product along with the new Winegard Sensar III Antenna head made a huge difference in our reception. We now have a crystal clear picture. No more freezing pictures. It is well worth the money.
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By Spencer Bell
from Laurens, NY

This is not a gimic. Its real antenna technology. It has to work! And does!


4 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
August 17, 2009
I'm a Ham Radio Operator, K2RAY. This is a very simple modification to the existing antenna which is a VHF/UHF dipole antenna. It is able to capture signals from two directions. This may be a plus in some locations but also makes the antenna inefficent. The original 40+ year old design was an engineering compromise made to work on channels 2 thru 69 + (favoring channels 2 thru 13). The Wingman turns this antenna into a rather efficient directional UHF Yagi or beam for its size. With the new digital tv format it takes a little getting use to. If this antenna modification dosn't work a problem exists elsewhere. Either the coaxial cable or connectors are defective or the antenna amp or the power supply for it is bad. This antenna with the Wingman is not very directional, but with digital tv it really dosn't matter. With digital signals there are no more snowy pictures. Either you have a perfect picture or you have a pixilated or no picture signal at all. You can get a perfect signal of the "side" or "back" of the antenna. The farther away from the transmitter the receive antenna oreintation or the direction which it is is pointing will become more critical. The "end" of the Wingman is the "end" which should point to the transmitting antenna. For the money to add the Wingman to my existing antenna and the very short time it took its a terrific upgrade for the analog to digital changeover. I did the install while in a rv park in Fla. and I am very happy with the results. I was able to "see" an additional 6 + channels after I modifiied the original antenna. And the cost is reasonable.
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By Pam McCreery
from Fleming, OH

Wingman worked for me!


4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
August 16, 2009
It was a very easy install, less than 5 min. I went from a couple of channels to at least 14!!! I recommend the wingman because of the easy install and the low cost, less than $30. It is a must have for me.
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By bobretired95
from Ogdensburg, NY

Easy to install, and does improve reception.


4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
August 11, 2009
Since the TV went digital, I could only receive Canadian Analog Stations in our area, on our RV TV. The converter box had no signal, and I disconnected it to receive the Canadian Stations. I purchased the Wingman attachment when I was at the Nascar Race in Watkins Glen Aug 9, 2009. I installed the Wingman today Tuesday Aug. 11. I can now receive 6 TV Digital Stations very clear. I recommend the Wingman, it is cheaper than buying new Digital TV's.
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By Anonymous

Poor reception


3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
July 31, 2009
Purchased the product, price was ok. Installation went fine. Did not add anything to the reception.
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By Anonymous

Everyone Needs One!


4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
July 30, 2009
Great product, inexpensive and easy to install. While on a family camping trip we installed ours, before the trip was over two other family members purchased one. We highly recommend it.
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By Anonymous

At least it's inexpensive


4 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
July 28, 2009
We had the Wingman installed on our 2009 travel trailer and have seen little to no improvement in the reception and picture quality. We get very few stations and often lose the signal because it is weak. I am very disappointed in the results and wish I had waited for further reviews before I purchased this product.
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By Chuck Da' Camp Host
from Shelby Township, MI

This thing works


5 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
July 20, 2009
Before I installed the Wingman I was only picking up 2 analog a six digital channels. The analog comes from Canada, I'm in Michigan. Once I changed my Batwing and added the Wingman, I picked up 13 analog and 12 digital channels. With each channel coming in crystal clear. I was about 55 miles away from most of the transmitters. Wow, Winegard has a great product here.
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By Anonymous

I'm impressed


5 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
July 03, 2009
I was not expecting much from this after opening but was pleasantly surprised with performance. It took me longer to get the ladder set than to install this.
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By Anonymous

disappointed...


3 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
June 27, 2009
First make sure you have the roof space to retract it all the way. On my camper the end of the wingman hits the roof AC casing, so it has to be removed and re-installed with each use. Not that I mind that because I won't be very tempted to install it much since it gave very little increase in reception. It does help pick up some weak channels, but not enough to give reliable watching of those digital channels! "Signal too weak" was commonly found on my tv screen after picking up the other channels. Strange.
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By Karl (Huck) Fornof
from Franklin, PA

ANTENNA is 90 DEGREES OFF WITH WINGMAN!!!!!!!


5 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
June 19, 2009
I installed the wingman a few months ago and finaly got around to writing this review. I traveled across the US and then north testing it along the way. The one real problem that I have encountered is the fact that without the Wingman the batwing would pickup stations in two directions, north/south east/west. In other words, the antenna without the wingman will pickup two cities in opposite directions. But with the Wingman the antenna is 90 degrees off and only picks up the UHF stations off the side of the antenna. So, if you are a distance (40-50 miles or more) from the city with the transmitter you will not get the stations 2-13 with the wingman unless you turn the antenna back 90 degrtees and reprogram! Example: I am presently in Franklin, Pa. on the top of a hill. With the wingman I can only view TWO stations(UHF) out of Erie,Pa. and no VHF. And no stations from Pitts.,Pa. Without the Wingman I can get about Ten stations or more out of Erie,Pa. and Pittsburgh,Pa(opposite directions). so, in my opinion, it may be a good product if you are close to the City and you don't watch stations 2-13!
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By FLB
from JACKSON CENTER, OH

Wingman is an in-expensive aid for digital tv


5 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
June 03, 2009
Installed our wingman in less than 5 minutes. Previously only picked up 8 channels with the converter box. First time out with the wingman we picked up 15 channels. It helps to re-program your converter box once you arrive at your camp, even if you camp there frequently. Its amazing how much difference a few feet make when receiving the digital signal. The wingman is worth the $26 and change we spent for it.
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By m patterson
from orange, CA

easy to install and worked well


3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
June 01, 2009
It was very easy to install and I went camping over Memorial with two other families that did not have the booster. I was getting all the channels from san diego and LA, they were not. Turned out great!
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By Anonymous

WINGMAN


3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
May 30, 2009
Installing the Wingman can be done by a 5 year old, it was VERY easy. After I installed it Wingman I only picked up 2 extra stations and the highest I could get the signal meter was 72, I live 40 miles from Atlanta so I should be able to pick up several stations since it is a major market. I am hoping to get a better signal in the different places I camp. Time will tell!
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By Paul Hagar
from Portage, WI

Winegard Wingman


3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
May 27, 2009
Wingman works. Increased signal strengths on all channels I had programed plus picked up another 4 channels that I was unable to get prior.
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By eBay seller id: texas_trader_inc
from Corsicana, TX

Better than I whould have ever thought.


4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
May 08, 2009
I read some of the other reviews and really wondered about this Winegard Wigman, but I wanted better reception without the expense of going satelite. I had hooked up a Digital Converter and was happy with the extra channels, but the quality of the reception was not all that great. I then ordered the Sensor ll and hooked it up in 15 minuets and was amazed at how much improvement I gained. I then ordered this Winegard Wigman and had 100% more quality and the reception was just like satelite but not the cost. Keep in mind, if you don't get the reception you want, move your RV a few feet. Rotate the antenna also. No one can go wrong with this item. Get a Sensor ll as well and you will be a Happy Camper again. The folks at Camping World were really helpful with all my questions. Ask them questions before you buy. They do have the answers! The only tools I needed were a ladder and a pick. Removed the rubber pads on the bottom of the Sensor and pushed in the 4 supplied plastic screws. Was watching many more channels in a matter of minutes. It's a must have add on if you watch TV.
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By Gary Knop
from Sioux Falls, SD

Easy Installation, Questionable Performance


4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
May 02, 2009
Installation was easy, but signal strength improvement questionable. I have used the Wingman in various areas throughout the country with the same results. It's installed on my Monaco Motorhome and my antenna has a senor to indicate that it is down. If your coach has a senor it needs to be readjusted.
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By Leo Grant
from HOT SPRINGS , AR

Wingman-my results


4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
April 30, 2009
I received mine yesterday and installation was simple. Before installing my digital signal was too low to get a picture. After installing my reception ranged from 56% to 83%. For some reason the only network I do not get is CBS. everything else is great. We are approx. 50 air miles from Little Rock where the stations are located. I would recommend it.
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By Anonymous

Easy Installation! No Improvement to television viewing


5 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
April 27, 2009
The installation process was great and very simple, however, we were very disappointed with the end results. This product added no value, no improvement to reception. Save your money.
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By Cindy & Mike
from Ontario, CA

free digital tv


14 out of 27 people found this review helpful.
April 24, 2009
We bought the wingman approx 1 month ago, very easy to install yourself in approx 5 min to install, no tools needed, we went from 14 channels to 83 channels and this was in an area with mult power lines overhead. helps to have a tv with hd and yes there is a big difference in digital and analog channels. would definitely recommend this to anyone.
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By James Evans
from Flint, TX

Installation + Performance ?


12 out of 28 people found this review helpful.
April 17, 2009
Installation was easy as noted in the instruction sheet. As to performance. can't tell any difference. There may be a slight improvement because that was what I wanted to happen. I have used the antenna in Brenham, Jefferson, and Tyler all in Texas and cannot tell any difference in reception at those locations before/after installation. I know it didn't hurt anything however.
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By Anonymous

No Increase in Signal Strength


11 out of 21 people found this review helpful.
April 07, 2009
Installation was easy. Before installing the unit I noted the signal strength on the received channels. After installing the unit and rechecking the signal strengths there was ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGE in any of the readings. An auto search to find any additional channels that I didn't have before I installed the unit produced NO results. The camper is parked 50+ (air) miles from the transmitters located in Baltimore and Washington DC. Not sure how close you have to be to the transmitter to get an advertised 100% (or any) increase in signal strength.
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By Pam Overmyer
from PANAMA CITY, FL

increases channel reception


4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
March 30, 2009
Quick and easy to install. Ran the channel setup after installation and received several channels I could not pick up before. Just be careful about what other rooftop items it may hit. I had to bend my radio antennae out of the way.
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By wade
from slater, IA

easy to instal


4 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
March 25, 2009
very easy to install but it didn't seem to make a big differance in reception. But it can't hurt
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By Anonymous

wingman dtv antenna


5 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
March 18, 2009
Just purchased DTV Wingman from Camping World Knoxville and added many channels, two whole networks and did not move the coach. I recommend the add on antenna.
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By Charles Masselli
from PENSACOLA , FL

Quick-Easy-Great


5 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
March 15, 2009
We are full-timers and my wife installed the Wingman on our Georgetown motorhome. Before the Wingman was installed we could only get reception for a local station in Tampa 8.1 and some channels above that. After installing the Wingman we reprogrammed our DTV box and recieved channels down to 3.1 and more channels that we did not get before. My wife was delighted with the quick installation. She said it took more time to climb up on the roof of the coach than it did to install the Wingman. We travel alot so we will do updates on the reception in the other areas that we travel.
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