Instead of mounting this to my roof I want to mount it to the top of a pole. Like a flag pole.Would the long grounded pole interfere with reception?
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I bought the 41 foot pole and put it in the ground 1 foot then put the antenna on top. It works great, very good reception for channels 50 miles away.
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Stand alone poles (flag poles, antenna towers, re-purposed power poles, etc.) are actually better structures to mount an antenna onto for the following reasons: Better potential grounding (so lightning strikes are more likely to travel to ground rather than through your cable), generally higher altitudes in relation to surrounding structures, and potentially better locations for reception. Mounting on poles/towers requires planning and climbing, so do take care.On the note of lightning strikes: GROUND THE POLE/TOWER!!! Lightning is considered an inevitable hazard, even if it never happens. Most people would rather deal with a lightning-struck antenna tower than a lightning-touched television. Stand alone poles (flag poles, antenna towers, re-purposed power poles, etc.) are actually better structures to mount an antenna onto for the following reasons: Better potential grounding (so lightning strikes are more likely to travel to ground rather than through your cable), generally higher altitudes in relation to surrounding structures, and potentially better locations for reception. Mounting on poles/towers requires planning and climbing, so do take care.On the note of lightning strikes: GROUND THE POLE/TOWER!!! Lightning is considered an inevitable hazard, even if it... » Read More Stand alone poles (flag poles, antenna towers, re-purposed power poles, etc.) are actually better structures to mount an antenna onto for the following reasons: Better potential grounding (so lightning strikes are more likely to travel to ground rather than through your cable), generally higher altitudes in relation to surrounding structures, and potentially better locations for reception. Mounting on poles/towers requires planning and climbing, so do take care.On the note of lightning strikes: GROUND THE POLE/TOWER!!! Lightning is considered an inevitable hazard, even if it never happens. Most people would rather deal with a lightning-struck antenna tower than a lightning-touched television. « Show Less
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First of all, outstanding choice for a base station. Unless you have a giant attic, about 25 feet or so including ground plane kit, this antenia wont work. We have it installed about 10 feet above the roof line and it performs outstanding. I feel your pain..... Consider another type of attic specific antenna knowing your attic dimensions. On the up side....You will have a stealth installation. Good Luck....Mike Long Beach Ca.
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I hooked mine to a standard receiver and put it in the atic. My biggest problem was my roof has metal foil backing in the plywood so it restricts the signal. I found a spot where there was no foil and placed it there. It works fine.
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There is no problem mounting to your trailer. My friend has his mounted on a mast which is mounted on the roof of his trailer and has guy wires attached to the framework. He has NO problem receiving or transmitting. He drove a ground rod into the earth alongside his radio room so that the antenna would have a good ground. If you don't want to mount to your 'tin can' you could always install a 4" X 4" treated post alongside your trailer and mount the antenna to it. You will still have to drive a ground rod into the earth to provide a proper ground for the installation. Either way should work for you. There is no problem mounting to your trailer. My friend has his mounted on a mast which is mounted on the roof of his trailer and has guy wires attached to the framework. He has NO problem receiving or transmitting. He drove a ground rod into the earth alongside his radio room so that the antenna would have a good ground. If you don't want to mount to your 'tin can' you could always install a 4" X 4" treated post alongside your trailer and mount the antenna to it. You will still have to drive a ground rod into the earth to provide a proper ground for the installation. Either way... » Read More There is no problem mounting to your trailer. My friend has his mounted on a mast which is mounted on the roof of his trailer and has guy wires attached to the framework. He has NO problem receiving or transmitting. He drove a ground rod into the earth alongside his radio room so that the antenna would have a good ground. If you don't want to mount to your 'tin can' you could always install a 4" X 4" treated post alongside your trailer and mount the antenna to it. You will still have to drive a ground rod into the earth to provide a proper ground for the installation. Either way should work for you. « Show Less
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This would mostly depend on the quality of your antenna, it's correct orientation and how high up you can mount it. You might also try an amplified antenna. Hills, obstructions and weather will also adversely effect your reception.
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YES , NO PROBLEM . Have my unit on my roof , cord is long enough. Great product !
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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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It comes with a USB cable that connects from the small USB port on the antenna to the standard one on any computer. I would not put it on the roof, as it's not weather-proof at all. Having it sitting next to your computer pointed in the direction of the wifi signal works just fine.
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I attached mine to a 20 ft pole on the outside of my house. Like we used to attach TV antennas. Works great!
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Concur with prior comment "Michael," who states put it in the best location available. In this case, the flat metal surface on your RV roof may serve as a ground plane if you mount it directly above your RV at least 1/4 wavelength (8'.) However, you may be surprised how well it works when attached to the side of your home (again, try for 8' or more above your roof line.) Always mount an antenna so if it falls, it will not touch power lines. As a rule of thumb, mast support/tie-downs every 10-12'. Always a good idea to use a surge/lightning suppressor and ground with at least a 5' copper rod. Concur with prior comment "Michael," who states put it in the best location available. In this case, the flat metal surface on your RV roof may serve as a ground plane if you mount it directly above your RV at least 1/4 wavelength (8'.) However, you may be surprised how well it works when attached to the side of your home (again, try for 8' or more above your roof line.) Always mount an antenna so if it falls, it will not touch power lines. As a rule of thumb, mast support/tie-downs every 10-12'. Always a good idea to use a surge/lightning suppressor and ground with at least a 5'... » Read More Concur with prior comment "Michael," who states put it in the best location available. In this case, the flat metal surface on your RV roof may serve as a ground plane if you mount it directly above your RV at least 1/4 wavelength (8'.) However, you may be surprised how well it works when attached to the side of your home (again, try for 8' or more above your roof line.) Always mount an antenna so if it falls, it will not touch power lines. As a rule of thumb, mast support/tie-downs every 10-12'. Always a good idea to use a surge/lightning suppressor and ground with at least a 5' copper rod. « Show Less
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I am using the Sunsetter telescoping pole with my solar flag light with no issues. I have my pole 3/4 extended due to where it is but I do not think the light would have any adverse affect on the pole fully extended.
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I used two 8' tall 2 3/8" chain link poles bolted together to get 16 feet up (that was high enough for me to get a good signal...I did not have to use any guide wires to hold the mast as it bolted about halfway up to the eve of the house and was sturdy enough without them..I did have to bend the "U" clamps a little to get them to fit around the pole..I could not find a 2" pole which is what it I think it was designed for...I looked for an "antennae" pole but could not find one at Lowes, Home Depot or Radio Shack that I thought would be sturdy enough or tall enough for my situation. Also the outside booster was a bit larger than what I was expecting but it did not weigh much...
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It is attached to the router you receive from your cable provider. I doubt you could attach it to an antenna pole
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I used mine all over my back yard and it kept searching. I placed it on top the rv and it worked perfect. Trees and leaves will interfere with signal. Under the dome, the code must be set to the service provider dish, direct. This is a great product.
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I doubt it. I'm on the 3rd flr and I get poor reception. But I'm in Seattle and there are lots of trees and hills. I bought it because it had great reviews but it hasn't really worked out for me. The attic would be a good idea. I've heard that hanging it in the window might improve the reception.
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No, I wouldn't recommend it. I thought I had a strong, direct signal outdoors and am disappointed with my reception. I haven't reached a final decision yet, but have purchased a powered signal amplifier. I live in an apartment and bought this antenna because it could be mounted discretely outdoors. It's certainly good looking.
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I used a 20ft 3 pole mast, so I did not need to attach anything to the roof. Sorry I could not be of more assistance. I would guess you need some sort of a tripod secured to the roof. The channel master rotor attached to the tripod then use the super mast secured to the rotor and then secure the antenna to the top of the super mast pole. I think this might work.