Can I attach an external antenna to this? Need it in a metal barn with poor reception.
1535656
Yes you can. It includes provisions for both an AM and FM antenna. I didn't have much luck with the included AM because of local interference.RR
627770
You can purchase external antenna additions. Both transmitter and receiver come with the antenna shown in the image.
206951
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.
1209935
At Radio Shack, for about $12-$13, I bought a wire antenna,and an adaptor to connect it to the back of the radio. You have to "fool" with it to get it in the right location, but it tremendously improves reception.
490097
Get an adapter to attach wires and plug it in. This antenna did not work well for me in a steel sided shop
1623643
Yes, but the antenna only comes with about 7ft of cable. I have my antenna mounted INSIDE on a window in my basement office, and I get about 1-2 bars improvement this way. Maybe, you could buy a coax connector and extension cable at radio shack to lengthen the cable if you really needed it to be outside.
190760
failed to mention the included antenna is crap just get you a little inside antenna such as the old rabbit ears that match the antenna connector. I got a little magnetic telescoping antenna for a couple of bucks and it works fine..
702654
Sadly no external antenna connection. Has: line in, line out, headphones jack and external power. Has built in battery charger for MmH batteries. The sound is very good, AM reception is fair and FM is good. Hooking a wire about 36 to the telescoping FM antenna work very well.
1076391
Z: put it on a mast and mount it in best location you have, even if it is attached to your tin can. Just don't ground the coax to your tin can. Your metal box will be a tiny blip in the total RF energy radiating from the antenna. Consider that there are dozens of antennas made that are suitable for mounting on RV (a smaller tin can) and they work fine. So don't worry about your metal box, just do a good installation, use the best coax you can and enjoy!
793646
There is no connector for an external antenna. The unit runs quite warm ehen it's in use ans when charging.
2029738
I have not tried connecting it to an external antenna. Mine is connected to a Cradlepoint wireless router.
1249907
External wire but no antenna but the receiver picks up well at least in my area without an actual antenna
1153713
No, you don't have to purchase an external antenna. The TV has an antenna jack on the back that will hook up to any TV cable, Direct TV cable or Dish cable.
980400
You can purchase a magnetic mount that bolts to the base of this antenna. It is a very strong magnet and worth the money.
606119
This can be done. It is similar to the use I did. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the performance and I feel that it would work much better if I had placed it higher or outside. My desire was to get an HD channel and I found it not much better than the dipole I had previously used.
1139328
A directional external antenna mounted outdoors away from trees and obstructions would help if you are trying to receive Denver stations. I would avoid purchasing an external amplifier for the antenna, as it would likely only increase noise. You probably want your radio placed near a window as well. Knowing approximately how powerful the individual stations you are trying to pick up would be helpful, as it would give you an idea of how much work you have ahead of you.
955572
You are required to use an external antenna that you qill directly screw to the routeur