Can I use this off the coaxial wall connector inside my house (where it goes from wall to TV)? Or does it have to be installed outside?
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It can be mounted anywhere inline, but it must be grounded. It is best to be grounded straight to a grounding rod outside.
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I placed mine inside on an outer wall. Be careful not to connect it upside down. It has inside/outside antenna ends. I ran a ground wire for it out the wall.
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it should be used outside at the point of connection to your home from the cable service. it also needs to be properly grounded to your electrical system to be funcitional. the cable company will have grounded their initial attachment, remove that ground and connect it to this device. make sure you have the cable feed from the company connected at the end that (i believe from memory) says "service", the other end will say something like "customer", that's where you connect the line that goes into the house. i also recommend securing this to the house structure via the mounting holes provided. make up your connections wrench tight to help prevent oxidation of the copper center which carries the signal. best of luck to you. remember, connect it outside at the point of attachment and ground it.
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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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I have it in the house where the cable enters. cable guy said it wasn't needed and i should not have it but after testing it he said it didn't harm the internet signal. I had a storm take out my modem and the switch and the router so their protection wasn't clearly enough (I have full UPS on those devices so it had to be the cable.) This NEEDs grounding but it can be done inside; the cable company should have their grounding already but that is just for severe stuff; this wouldn't save you from lightning, that is what their grid is designed for- this supposedly will help from the left over surges. I've not had lightning hit the cable line again in the area so I guess I'll find out if it works then. I have it in the house where the cable enters. cable guy said it wasn't needed and i should not have it but after testing it he said it didn't harm the internet signal. I had a storm take out my modem and the switch and the router so their protection wasn't clearly enough (I have full UPS on those devices so it had to be the cable.) This NEEDs grounding but it can be done inside; the cable company should have their grounding already but that is just for severe stuff; this wouldn't save you from lightning, that is what their grid is designed for- this supposedly will help from the left over... » Read More I have it in the house where the cable enters. cable guy said it wasn't needed and i should not have it but after testing it he said it didn't harm the internet signal. I had a storm take out my modem and the switch and the router so their protection wasn't clearly enough (I have full UPS on those devices so it had to be the cable.) This NEEDs grounding but it can be done inside; the cable company should have their grounding already but that is just for severe stuff; this wouldn't save you from lightning, that is what their grid is designed for- this supposedly will help from the left over surges. I've not had lightning hit the cable line again in the area so I guess I'll find out if it works then. « Show Less
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I am not using mine for that (mine is hooked up to a tv and satellite), but I would not see why it wouldn't work. The coaxial is also protected. They are excellent and give you peace of mind over your electronics. Hope this helped!
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If you have an antenna, you can plug the coax cable directly into the TV. I have used the antenna on my RV, as long as you are close enough to the station transmitters. Line of sight is best, but you can also get a bounce, but not as reliable. You can also plug it into cable that is available at RV parks.
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The kit comes with an extension cable that connects both ends of the outlet. That cable is approved for running behind the wall. Your "power cables" would remain outside the walls. The one from the TV goes into the top outlet and a separate power cable goes from your electrical box to the bottom outlet.
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I didn't either, and that was a concern of mine before I bought the product. The antenna comes with a standard coaxial connection, just like a cable box does. It's a simple screw in to the TV. I recommend having a wall outlet nearby, since you have to power the antenna with either a usb (which is not an option for you) or a 110 volt outlet.
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No the cable is adquately sheilded . Unless the building code where you live requires the use of conduit . If you want to not see the cable you can use the hdmi recepticle plate and run the excess cable in the wall.
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Trial and error would be your best bet. If you have a previous cable provider you can connect the antenna in to the input and send the signal throughout your home of course that would mean mounting it outside. I did this and it worked great.
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I am no techie but since it has a connection for an indoor antenna, I assume it it will somehow connect to an outside antenna. The TV is great. I own 2.
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Thanks, Stan! Yeah, I've since checked w/ my local building dept. and it's definitely a no-no to run any AC power cord inside of a wall in any size, shape or form. Period. Will try adding a receptacle behind the TV because I loathe any kind of visible conduit, however discreet it might look. Hopefully, one of the two existing receptacles in the area are the last on a line. Otherwise, I think I'd have to bring an electrician into the picture. [Groan!]
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The cable is quite long. I use mine in my home, I mount the antenna outside and run the cable in through a window. You could use the antenna inside as well.
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no, it is installed into the wall, hooked up to the electricity that way and the wires run as they do in the walls to a wall switch. Electrician may be able to do this for you. You can ask.
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I believe so. That was my intention when I hung it through a hole in the ceiling and wanted to put the wires running through the attic. My electrician didn't want to do that so I ended up having to do it myself just through the walls. Also, if you're using a cable box, the box has to be within sight so those wires from the screen to the box wouldn't be hidden anyway.
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You can install this outside on your roof, or inside in your attic space. It hooks up to your tv with a regular coax cable. It's a very strong antenna. If you live out in the boonies, you might need a signal amplifier too.
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I live in a in-law or basement. I have the same set up, my tv is in the opposite side of the window and to answer your question, it can be put anywhere in the house you will just have to toy with it. It is posibble to put it on your tv stand but if you dont get a signal you will have to move it around. I have mine hanged on the wall like a picture frame as it comes with a pin hole for that same purpose. This is one of the best if not the best anntena i've had. Highly recommended.
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You can swap out the outdoor antenna with your Yagi antenna. It is the standard coax size. The indoor is the smaller coax that you see on usb antennas. You can get cables that convert between the two but I don't know if you would want that much power directed inside the house. When I have mine turned on, I have coverage throughout the entire house with the small antenna.
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Not sure what you are trying to do there. A wall plate wouldn't cover it, but the connections are in the back so you can't see them anyway. I have mine set up under my TV and the wires all come from behind it so they're out of view.
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I use a simple RCA HD antenna that has a co-axial connection to go between it and the TV. No need to connect cable to the wall outlet.