Does the copper wire in this cable serve the purpose of a ground for an outdoor antenna? Others specifically say "with ground wire", this one doesn't
1499771
That's a great question. I have no clue though as I'm not familiar with whether this would serve as a ground or not...sorry.
1499772
Truthfully, I do not know. But I would not think you would have the ground come to the TV. I have always used a separate ground for lightning / static protection. If they are refering to ground in the sense of positive & ground, then it certainly does.
1499773
Well I don't know for sure, but if the copper wire is in the receptor hole you have a picture without screwing on the cable. I really think it is the wire that has the signal on it.
1499774
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.
1499775
No. The copper wire is not the ground. This cable does not have a separate ground wire attached (not that its necessary or even useful). A standard coax such as this one has 2 lines, the center copper wire "signal" and the outer shield "ground". The shield serves as the ground line for the signal, but this is not the same ground you need if you are talking about antenna installation. Antenna's need a separate heavy gauge short straight run to an actual ground (lightning protection). In my opinion, coax wires with the extra ground attached to the side are useless.
1831650
sometimes they will not connect the ground to the switch but only to the box. On older houses they sometimes wrapped the ground around the incoming cables and locked it down under the holding clamp. if either of these is the case you can connect the ground wire from the switch to the box itself and it will be grounded. these switches have electronic components which may not work as well if not grounded in some capacity. also make sure the antenna is stretched out as much as possible. I fed the wire down thru a hole in the bottom of the box so it would hang out fully.
1533813
Looking at the antenna, it's clearly designed to be 'indoors'. I guess it would work outside for a while, but longer term it might corrode - or the plastic may deteriorate.A more serious issue about putting it outdoors is the cable length - only a meter, so it might not reach the module.I bought some adapters to take the fitting to a BNC, and purchased an outdoor antenna on a long cable, but was many times the cost of the original unit.ALSO: If you are putting the module on a long (eg 4 meter) USB cable, use a high quality cable to avoid voltage drops on the cable, particularly if using the module with a baby computer like a Raspberry Pi. Looking at the antenna, it's clearly designed to be 'indoors'. I guess it would work outside for a while, but longer term it might corrode - or the plastic may deteriorate.A more serious issue about putting it outdoors is the cable length - only a meter, so it might not reach the module.I bought some adapters to take the fitting to a BNC, and purchased an outdoor antenna on a long cable, but was many times the cost of the original unit.ALSO: If you are putting the module on a long (eg 4 meter) USB cable, use a high quality cable to avoid voltage drops on the cable,... » Read More Looking at the antenna, it's clearly designed to be 'indoors'. I guess it would work outside for a while, but longer term it might corrode - or the plastic may deteriorate.A more serious issue about putting it outdoors is the cable length - only a meter, so it might not reach the module.I bought some adapters to take the fitting to a BNC, and purchased an outdoor antenna on a long cable, but was many times the cost of the original unit.ALSO: If you are putting the module on a long (eg 4 meter) USB cable, use a high quality cable to avoid voltage drops on the cable, particularly if using the module with a baby computer like a Raspberry Pi. « Show Less
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You can use it without grounding but it's neither wise nor legal. The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that every TV antenna installation be grounded. You town/city/county may also have a requirement. But that's not the only reason - it's common sense. Because the antenna is usually the highest point on the house, it is highly susceptible to lightning strikes. TYhe ungrounded system will take the massive charge right in your coax, frying your system and possible starting a fire.
718165
Coax cable does not come with the antenna. You should order GE outdoor quality quad shielded COAX with ground wire.
928920
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.
1371802
Oh yeah. But that's true of any antenna - they all should be disconnected when there's lightning nearby. It's possible a grounding wire would prevent damage, though.
1491432
I do not believe the cable is rated for outdoors, however I have installed the cable outside and I have not had any problems going on one year. Since it is the same cable on all outdoor BNC analog cameras , I do not see outside installation of this cable as a problem.
204233
This is essentially a dipole, you cannot ground the antenna, it will not work.
1528230
Yes, that is the ground. Once the wires are hooked up, it works well. We have chickens inside a fence and the electric surrounding the outside of the fence. It has deterred bad critters from getting anywhere near.
2257225
I don't know if it is rated for outdoor use and used mine for indoor use. However it is double shielded meaning that each wire is enclosed in its own plastic coating and then both wires are then covered by another one together. I would say that it should be safe to use the wire outdoors.
2065292
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!
2140095
The following link shows NEC requirements for antennae grounding if necessary due to motor noise or freqent lightning strikes. http://www.hdtvprimer.com/antennas/basics.html
1590498
The signal booster is made for outdoor antennas. I don't know if it matters which antenna you have. I use mine on my old rooftop antenna, it works for me.
1264656
This is an extension cable only to use between your receiver (base station) and an antenna. I use it for an outdoor antenna for my Sirius XM receiver which works well for all Sirius XM channels.
1824050
Not sure what the question really means, if you could further explain, but I'll give it a shot. If what you mean is if the cable is usable outdoors, mine runs through the wall and out side, and the side of the house to get to the antenna. So yes it works for external use. Hope this is helpful!
417030
I think it does not need it. But instructions say ground wire is highly recommended. My take: since there is circuitry imbedded in the unit, the ground keeps it from getting fried. I wouldn't install without ground.