I am using this antenna to receive clear fm radio signals. I want to mount outside. Can this be hooked up without grounding block. I am mounting on opposite side of house as electrical service, so im not at all sure as to what to use as grounding wire and how this needs to be hooked up. I am using this antenna to receive clear fm radio signals. I want to mount outside. Can this be hooked up without grounding block. I am mounting on opposite side of house as electrical service, so... » Read More I am using this antenna to receive clear fm radio signals. I want to mount outside. Can this be hooked up without grounding block. I am mounting on opposite side of house as electrical service, so im not at all sure as to what to use as grounding wire and how this needs to be hooked up. « Show Less
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I mounted mine on a metal pole. I drove a smaller pipe into the ground then placed a metal plate which surrounds the driven pipe. the pole on which the winegard is mounted should fit over the driven pipe and rest on the metal plate. this pole acts as a ground in case of lighting or static charges. Nothing that I know of will protect your equipment from a direct hit.
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This is essentially a dipole, you cannot ground the antenna, it will not work.
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Buy a static arrestor to go in line w/your coax cable and mount it low to the ground. You can get a ground rod at any home center w/copper wire and associated clamps. Just be aware of what may be underground where you are going to drive in rod. My antenna is mounted about 5 ft above roof and receives excellent HD FM!
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I have this unit mounted on my shed and is not grounded. It is only hooked up to the receiver and it works well
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doodah.., i also meant to ask if u were goin to mount this antenna on a rotor or not ?? cuz if u do buy a rotor then u'll need rotor wire/cable & if u go to buy the rotor cable, etc., the rotor cable is usually sold seperately from the rotor - or atleast it was when i bought my cable - the rotor cable which connects from the rotor & then runs down the pole along with ur coax or twin-lead antenna wire - will run into ur house & connect to the rotor control box.., etc. " that wire usually sells for $20-$25 plus tax at radio shack & is really the same thing 3 or 4 lead telephone wire and the only real dffrence is that the rotor wire say radio shack.., ebay or here on amazon even is the thickness of the insulation around the wire " & u can buy a 100ft. roll of telephone wire which is color coded & use in-place of that rotar wire.., the connections on my rotor are numbered : 1, 2, & 3 etc. & i just ran the red wire to #1 on both the rotor itself & to the control box.., yellow for #2.., green for #3 etc. . & it worked perfectly & i saved myself $16 by not buying any rotor wire.., just a thought - but u do whats best for u.. & again - good luck .. - coffeebean
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Grounding any antenna is not required for indoor use including attic installations. To reduce the chances of your antenna or mast being struck by lightning, follow the National or Local Electrical Codes to properly ground these items during installation. Grounding will eliminate static electricity, as well as protect against energy to the mast if the antenna comes in contact with live electrical wires. The National Electrical Code includes the requirements for grounding your antenna or mast in Article 810. Please consult the NEC, a local licensed electrician, or a local electrical inspector for details.If outdoor, we suggest that antennas should be grounded according to your local electrical codes.
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No. The intent of this device is to divert a surge of electricity to a legitimate ground (e.g., your water main or a lightening rod) rather than having it enter your house, should your antenna be hit by lightening. I have mine connected between sections of the coax cable that runs between the antenna and the house, and the the other connector has a length of #10 copper wire (per code) running from the device to a lightening rod. It definitely needs to be installed outside; you certainly would not want all that voltage making its way into your house!
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The mounting bracket that the antenna screws into needs to be GROUNDED..to the vehicle if not clamped to metal on the vehicle. Your answer is YES, you need a good ground on the bracket or mount that the antenna screws into! Hope this helps..Paul
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There are no special grounding requirements for this antenna. It is primarily a passive device. The amplifier that is between the antenna coax and the TV merely boost the signal. Of course as with any device that is wired into your home, if lightning strikes it is possible for it to travel down the coaxial cable. This should not be a major worry because, as I mentioned, the antenna is a passive device that merely is sensitive to radio waves. It won't attract lightening.I hope this answer is helpful.
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I have mine inside the house. If you mount it outside, especially on a metal pole, you would want to ground the pole just to be safe.
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The shielding should be grounded for maximum effect in both indoor and outdoor installations. You should be able to achieve this by grounding at the connector to the household ground. However for an outdoor antenna you should also have lightning conductor grounding by using a grounding wire at the antenna end connected through a grounding block. Search on Amazon for grounding block to see what I mean.
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You can ground it easily with a u-clamp, some 16 gage aluminum wire and a grounding rod (available at Radio Shack) but I just mounted mine to a rafter in the attic. It gets just as good reception and it's out of the wind and rain so it will last much longer.
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Ray: Just go to Home Depot and purchase a 15' length of 1 1/4 " diameter aluminum pole. Any pole will do however. This antenna works best in the attic. Just mount the pole on the crossbeam somewhere and then aim it in the appropriate direction. In my case I bought a $10.00 pre-amp to give the signal a boost but I probably would not need it. It sounds like it will be outside. That's ok. Just a utility pole of some kind will work. I assume you will anchor it with a cement foundation, which is why mounting it inside(in the attic)works better. It is a Great Antenna and delivers HD pictures. You save money too. You won't need Cable or Satellite Dish anymore. Ray: Just go to Home Depot and purchase a 15' length of 1 1/4 " diameter aluminum pole. Any pole will do however. This antenna works best in the attic. Just mount the pole on the crossbeam somewhere and then aim it in the appropriate direction. In my case I bought a $10.00 pre-amp to give the signal a boost but I probably would not need it. It sounds like it will be outside. That's ok. Just a utility pole of some kind will work. I assume you will anchor it with a cement foundation, which is why mounting it inside(in the attic)works better. It is a Great Antenna and delivers HD... » Read More Ray: Just go to Home Depot and purchase a 15' length of 1 1/4 " diameter aluminum pole. Any pole will do however. This antenna works best in the attic. Just mount the pole on the crossbeam somewhere and then aim it in the appropriate direction. In my case I bought a $10.00 pre-amp to give the signal a boost but I probably would not need it. It sounds like it will be outside. That's ok. Just a utility pole of some kind will work. I assume you will anchor it with a cement foundation, which is why mounting it inside(in the attic)works better. It is a Great Antenna and delivers HD pictures. You save money too. You won't need Cable or Satellite Dish anymore. « Show Less
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I'm not exactly sure how to answer this accept it's probably for better reception. We needed it for reception using a portable XM radio in our boat. It serves it's purpose well ... BTW we did NOT cover it with electrical wire as suggested below ... I hope this helps you
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Yes, this can be used with your antenna. That's how mine is used. It should be connected between the antenna lead and the cable leading into your house. Mount it securely to the outside of your house (2 screws do the trick)...I mounted mine to the soffitt, then run a copper wire (about 8 or 10 guage) down to a grounding rod ( I drilled a hole through a 10" galvanized spike and used that as my ground rod, you could also use a short section of rebar). You are then good to go.
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The outside antenna is mounted to the glass by an adhesive tape. it does hold very strong. Yes, an outside antenna will work a lot better. My midland wouldn't pick up a signal because we live in a rural, mountainous area. Now my signal comes in loud and clear, giving me great peace of mind and free time so I don't have to hang around the TV waiting for local weather reports.
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I agree. Look at the Firestiks or Wilson antennas if you want to thread mount it. I posted a pic of the antenna disconnected from the magnetic base if you decide to go this route.
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I've found out that because it's not grounded you can't modify it, get a groundable antenna that you can tune accordingly. Big distance!
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While I have not used mine outside I do not se any reason why you couldnt. I looked it over and it seems weather proof enough . I would probably use a little silicone grease where the antenna threads onto the magnetic base
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Get an adapter to attach wires and plug it in. This antenna did not work well for me in a steel sided shop