Does anyone know whether the antenna (not the module) is weatherproof? Can it be placed outside?
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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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It is by no means a truly weatherproof, rigged antenna. But it certainly can be placed outside while you are using the unit. BUT - about the same reception will be attained if you just place this antenna near a window.
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The antenna is not weatherproof and really is not very useful. Plan on replacing the antenna with something that will suit your usage. The antenna supplied is resonant around 1000 mHz and is not effective for amateur or most scanner use except for only the strongest signals.
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Yes, this is an outdoor antenna, it is matched fro the factory, so just hook it up and check your swr. Then talk, talk, talk!
1430037
The radio is not waterproof. It appears water resistant, but it doesnt say that in the manual.
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It will depend on where you will install it. If on the roof you want to water proof it and screw it into the rafters. You can mount it on a heavy piece of plywood and anchor it down with concrete blocks be careful if you have high winds, that they are anchored well to the plywood. On the ground, large log spikes work well. The size of the antenna you are installing on this will depend oh installation practices
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I'm sure its not rated weather resistant. The small module is just a magnet; so it would be weather resistant. The working unit (curcuit board in plastic box) must be close to the WIFI source; it could be sealed and made waterproof; yet; the more it is insulated from the weather, you may block WIFI as well.
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As long as you can ground it some how. You can mount it anywhere. If you put it on fiberglass, you will need to put a wire from the antenna to the frame to ground it.
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Doesn't matter where the radio is. The antenna must have access to the sky. I have mine sitting on the console with the antenna on the dash in a holder. Works pretty well most of the time.
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I would not leave this outside or expose it to water/high moisture conditions. I am not sure but would be surprised if it had any weatherproof indications.
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I did not use it outside, but it set up in a flash with Windows 8 and worked perfectly after signing into the local wireless network. I would agree with the other answer about keeping the USB connection safe from water. You can by USB extender cables if you need to make a longer run to your outside location. The antenna itself seemed well insulated.
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I have the antenna mounted outside on a porch roof about 15' above ground w/ excellent reception; have had other antennas in attic also w/ excellent reception so ans is - Yes
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I've had mine outside for almost a year now. I placed an empty Glad bag over the antennae and tied it with electrical tape. No issues with moisture so far.
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no it is not weatherproof, I had mine outside in the environment and it filled with water, so you need to insulate it !
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No the camera is not weather proof. It can be mounted outside however would have to be protected from moisture.
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I am more than 25 miles away from a tower, and I live in a heavily wooded area The reception I have gotten has been good. However, it does change if the weather is bad. If it is stormy or windy, reception is greatly affected. Also, as I said in a previous post, my antenna HAD to be on on outside wall. The best reception came when it was at a window. And it did vary from position to position in my home. Some locations did not work well at all even at window locations. I think if you are within 25 miles or so, you probably won't have any problems with this antenna.
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One end of the coax is fastened to the antenna on the exterior of the RV. You need to use a coax that is weather resistant.
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Absolutely.That's exactly what it's made for.I have mine mounted outside in New England and it handles our frigid, snowy winters and rainy other seasons no problem.Just mount it antennas up. Like in the pictures. Otherwise water could get in.
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I don't know the optimal location for this device. It does have a weather proof case which implies it could be used outdoors, nearer the antenna. However, I use mine inside, about midway in the 60 ft. of cable between the antenna and the nearest TV. One might expect, that if you have a signal that is weak, the sooner you add amplification the better, but my works well as it is.