If I mounted this only 6' above ground what reception could I get? I can't go higher because of Housing Association rules.
832299
I mounted it on a 6' fence post. But, I am only 5 miles from downtown. Still, it was way better than the $50 antenna I had. I've read others get good reception from 25 miles out. Hopefully you don't live in a low area/valley and not have good line-of-sight to a tower. It works great for me. Heavy-duty hardware as I said in my review. Pretty decent product.
832300
It all depends on what is between you and the TV station Antenna. When I had it behind a concrete wall and I am only about 12 miles from the TV Station Antenna, I got reasonable reception but when I moved it out side it was great, but then I moved it up about 12' off the ground.
832301
I suspect that you would get pretty good reception depending upon how open the area is around it. I'm mounted around 9 feet off the ground with houses and trees all around, but still get amazing reception (picking up stations from all major markets within 50 miles).
832302
It's one of those things you won't know until you try. You can look at terrain maps and kinda guess but until you can plug it into a tv and move it around there's no clear answer. Also you should know it's illegal for any homeowner associates to block or otherwise impair the installation of ota antennas. You can read more here: http://www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-reception-devices-rule
832303
It depends on how close you are to the tv station antennas. If you are in an urban setting you might have good luck , maybe an attic antenna would work . To test , try rabbit ears in a window , it you get signals then , you will be pleased with this antenna placed outside.
832304
Go to antennaweb.org and learn your area's reception and your rights. By federal mandate, housing associations cannot limit your right to properly mount an antenna.
1037317
I have not looked into that, but it could be possible with some bracket modification. however you're reception may be less than desirable if the ac unit is blocking.
1475693
Yep ....We've experienced the same problem...were previously told by a Lorex Rep it apparently has to do with a structural impedance to the signal. Thus, the stated 600 ft range must be based on a perfect line-of-sight scenario.
209245
I did not gnd it as my antenna was mounted in my attic. U can try to gnd to anything metal pipe which is going down to the ground
1596810
We also have homeowners Ass. And it fits my height limit. However i have 6" 4' and yours is 8 × 6 f we are not allowed to go above 7 feet
727605
Hook up your coax to your antenna and seal around with heat shrink tubing or that new seal tape that is out..Ground pole two foot in ground with ground rod if you can with a 8 foot rebar.If no Copper rod is available.If you can not go down that far due to rocks or bolder under ground. I put in a 5 ft copper rod than tied in a #4 grounding wire 5ft out at a foot deep pointing away from the house due to I had a huge bolder under ground. Hope you can go straight down. Use a electric hammer from a tool rental place or a friends. Will make life a lot easier.Antenna grounds to metal of pole.Does not need to be grounded for this antenna..Mine has been fine for months. Take your time and do it right the first time. If you can get the base of antenna up minumum 20'. 40' would be ideal.Remember to guy line tie your pole 20' and above.Use a proper antenna mast. I have a telescoping mast from channel master. Check Amazon. Cheap poles will cause havoc if you have bad weather.Do not over tighten your radials "ground plane" or antenna pierces. Snug with lock washers.No lock tight.If you are afraid they will come loose than tape around connected antennas.Well good luck. Ham operator. 73s
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I am not sure about that but I am sure you can return it if it does not work out I don't think it will be a problem you are pointing it in the direction of the signal. It may be through a window but I am sure the signal is higher than our homes. Go to Terk.com and they can help you with additional questions.
1187112
I haven't installed my unit outside yet. I have it plugged in inside the house. I rent camper spaces and the people in the camper about 500 feet away had to hook up a receiver to get good reception in there camper. I think if I had it installed outside they would pick it up fine. My neighbor has one and he picks it up good all over his farm and can get 2 bars half a mile away. He mounted his on top of his tallest barn. If you aren't able to get enough bars maybe you could put a receiver/router thing on (I don't know what they put on but it was something they already owned)
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The tiny rabbit ears I received work about as well as any. I ran coax and mounted a flat antenna on my roof and while I receive more channels, I still get some breakup in my reception. My advice is don't spent a lot, no more than $50 or so, and place an antenna as high as possible (attic?) and as free from obtacles (walls, trees etc.). Also, most antennas are somewhat directional,so keep that in mind.
1452441
My sending unit is mounted on a pole approximately 400ft from my house. To get to the receiver the signal must pass through 4 walls. It works fine under those conditions.
2216140
I live in the country as well I have my antenna 15' high. Also have a booster that has an fm trap on it. It supposedly keep the radio signals from interfering. They are not expensive and made a big difference in my case anyway.
624203
It may have a max drop of about 2-3ft at the very end, so you may have to mount at 8-9ft high minimum.
1752400
All I can say is that I have mine installed in a closet under a stairway next to the chimney. I have the antenna vertical rather than horizontal, facing the direction of the primary source of TV signals. If you can receive some signals with a regular antenna, this will improve your reception. If not, find a place where a regular antenna works and install it there.
621589
An answer is complicated. In part it depends on the house, is it long and narrow or square. It also depends on construction, does it have plaster on metal lath, foil backed drywall, aluminum siding? Is it frame or block or brick for any interior walls? Dose the lower level have a suspended ceiling with foil backed panels? If the answer to any of these is yes then you should probably get an application engineer to review your application, or you can just install it and go from there. When placing one or more antennas think about how many walls or floors the signal will pass through, because every one will lower signal strength. Also, find out how strong the signal is outdoors, because you have to have a reasonable signal level in order for the amplifier to work at all.
335442
Mounted on roof should work great just aim correctly to get best signal. Install like any other large antenna. Its light weight for its size. Having flat terrain should work even better.
1651000
That's where mine is. If your roof is wood and asphalt shingle AND you can get it high enough, it should be fine. I pull every channel that is available in my area (50 miles) which equals 36 channels. It does a very good job and my antenna is just 13'8" from ground level. Love the High Def reception
1931566
I can only answer, maybe. If the antenna is up outdoors as high up as possible.