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Get the Ultimate in Satellite Television with Winegard

TRAV’LER® Automatic Multi-Satellite Antennas

LOUISVILLE, KY – (December 2, 2008) – Satellite TV in your RV is now as easy, flexible and enjoyable as it is in your home with the Winegard TRAV’LER® Automatic Multi-Satellite Antennas. Now you can get it all - All satellites, All channels, on All TV’s, at the Same time, All the time! Unlike dome, portable and crank-up antennas that view a single satellite at a time, TRAV’LER antennas view as many as five satellites at the same time to provide you with the ultimate and most comprehensive television viewing experience available! TRAV’LER antennas feature unmatched signal strength, the lowest travel height on the market, maximum HD capabilities and easy to use functionality to outperform all dome antennas on the market.

Today, satellite customers have over 1,000 channels of programming to choose from, including up to +100 HD channels, spread across 3 – 5 satellites and now on 2 separate frequencies (KA band for DIRECTV customers). It’s no wonder RVers are getting confused and frustrated when it comes to satellite TV!

With the Winegard TRAV’LER Multi-Satellite TV Antenna, confusion, frustration and compromising are all things of the past. TRAV’LER antennas are easy to use and operate. With the touch of a button, the unit will automatically raise, skew and lock onto all satellites simultaneously. Everything is already programmed in, eliminating any worries about satellite provider settings, complicated check switches, interface controllers, etc. No more toggling or moving between satellites either since the antenna is locked on all satellites all the time.

Perhaps the greatest advantage with the TRAV’LER antennas is the ability to watch any programming, any time, on any TV in the RV, at the same time, on any frequency. Unlike dome satellite antennas that only view one satellite at a time, TRAV’LER multi- satellite antennas view up to five satellites at the same time (depending on the model). For example, Dad can watch the game on ESPN HD, while Mom watches a cooking show on Food Network and the kids their favorite cartoons, all at the same time even if the shows are on different satellites. All dome antennas are unable to provide this luxury due to the fact that they are equipped with a single LNB that limits TV viewing to programs located on the single satellite the antenna is receiving signal from. Another benefit with TRAV’LER antennas is they support multiple receiver configurations including DVRs, providing RVers the freedom and flexibility they are used to getting at home.

“Ever wonder why you don’t see dome satellite antennas on homes? The simple answer is they don’t meet performance specifications and requirements for DISH Network® or DIRECTV®,” said Aaron Engberg, director of Winegard’s mobile products division. “With a larger, certified and approved reflector antenna and no dome between the antenna and satellite to reduce the signal, our TRAV’LER automatic multi-satellite antennas provide the highest gain for maximum signal strength of any other mobile satellite system on the market.”

Engberg also noted that dome antenna reflectors are much smaller in size compared to approved and certified DISH and DIRECTV home antennas. “That smaller size equals a compromise in performance,” he said. “With the TRAV’LER automatic multi-satellite antenna series, RVers can now have the same great advantages of the latest home satellite systems while they’re on the road.”

Whether you are looking for HD or standard programming, there’s a TRAV’LER to meet your needs. If HD is important to you, TRAV’LER antennas are HD Ready and do not require any add on accessories other than an HD receiver and HDTV, sold separately. TRAV’LER antennas are compatible on all RVs and can operate +/- 5º off level.

TRAV’LER antennas are built on a completely re-engineered mechanical platform for a rigid reliable mount, which provides a stable base for uninterrupted signal acquisition, and allows the dish to endure strong winds and withstand adverse weather conditions. They are compatible on all RVs, and feature a low travel height as low as 9.75”. All TRAV’LERs are for stationary use only.

TRAV’LER DIRECTV SLIMLINE KU/KA, SK-3005 DIRECTV’s ultimate reflector dish used for home systems, delivering ALL DIRECTV HD to your RV. This stealthy antenna receives signals from 5 satellites at the same time (KU-band 101º, 110º and 119º) and (KA-band 99º and 103º) to provide complete coverage of all DIRECTV standard and HD programming channels. Winegard is proud to be the first to provide RVers with the only solution for maximum DIRECTV HD programming. Unit weight: 53 lbs. Travel height 9.75”. Dimensions: 44”L x 34”W. MSRP $1,899.00

TRAV’LER DIRECTV TRIPLE LNB, SK-3003 Ideal for DIRECTV customers interested in receiving DIRECTV’s standard programming package, not HD. This antenna simultaneously receives programming from KU-band satellites 101º, 110º and 119º. Unit weight: 43 lbs. Travel height 9.75”. Dimensions: 40”L x 24”W. MSRP $1,499.00

TRAV’LER DISH 1000, SK-1000 DISH Network’s premier reflector dish used for home systems. Equipped to receive all DISH Network (110º, 119º and 129º) and Bell TV (82º and 91º) standard and HD programming. Unit weight: 45 lbs. Travel height 9.75”. Dimensions: 42”L x 26”W. MSRP $1,499.00

NEW! TRAV’LER STAR CHOICE, SK-7002 mount and SKA-722 reflector & LNB The solution for Canadian RVers. Provides complete standard and HD Star Choice programming. Receives programming from 107º and 111º simultaneously. Unit weight: 54 lbs. Travel height 11.75”. Dimensions: 48”L x 38”W. Must order both models for complete unit. MSRP $2,099.00

About Winegard

Winegard Company has been manufacturing quality television and radio reception products for more than 50 years. Headquartered in Burlington, Iowa, Winegard enjoys a worldwide reputation that is based on many industry “firsts,” including the all-channel “Yagi” TV antenna, 82-channel antenna, antenna mounted preamplifiers, antenna amplifiers, the anodizing process, perforated aluminum satellite antenna and the RV television antenna, among others.

Winegard Company currently manufactures and markets four distinct product lines:

 Mobile Television Reception Products: Recreational vehicle, truck, marine, and automotive applications. Digital and HD satellite TV antennas ranging from manual crank-up models to fully automatic stationary and in-motion systems with GPS/DVB. DTV and HDTV bi-directional and omni-directional over-the-air antennas. Ground Antenna Mounts and Accessories.  Satellite TV Antennas and Mounts: Residential antennas ranging in size from 46 cm to 1 meter, including mounts and accessories.  Over-the-Air DTV/HDTV Antennas: DTV and HDTV VHF/UHF/FM TV Antenna Systems, Distribution and Preamplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories.  Telemetry: Medical and Data Antenna Systems, Distribution Amplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories.

For technical product questions, contact Winegard Customer Service at 800-288-8094 or visit www.winegard.com; for additional downloadable press releases and images, visit Winegard's online pressroom, www.editorpressroom.com/winegard.

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