I want to install this antenna above my stereo and I have a 12 foot cathederal ceiling, so no Attic. I recently installed a 24 gauge steel roof , so will this cause loss of signal strength?
1007406
Outside is always better than inside so I would expect some signal strength will be sacrificed...test it both inside and outside and you can judge. You may realize sufficient strength with your inside option. Check the internet for your specific question...it has a World of information.
1007407
roof will definitely cause interference or possibly no signal at all. mount it definitely outside. this is a superior antenna for fm reception. all of those xtype antennas have dead spots in their receiving characteristics. especially if installed at a fringe or deep fringe area. I live in a fringe area and have this antenna installed in my attic(with non metallic roof) and receive fm from stations 100 miles away in excellent reception. I highly recommend this antenna.
1007408
The roof will reduce or block signals if the antenna is mounted closely underneath. FM are "ground waves" so you may decrease interference by actually mounting the antenna lower, below the low edge of the roof. Mounting lower increases the risk that other buildings or structures may reduce signals, but you should try to be either completely above the roof, or below the lowest edge. I assume you are using a typical FM "T" wire antenna now. An antenna such as the Britta should be an improvement, but in your situation, it is more difficult to predict. I have mine mounted internally in an attic and it works well for FM, and even HDTV to my surprise. The roof will reduce or block signals if the antenna is mounted closely underneath. FM are "ground waves" so you may decrease interference by actually mounting the antenna lower, below the low edge of the roof. Mounting lower increases the risk that other buildings or structures may reduce signals, but you should try to be either completely above the roof, or below the lowest edge. I assume you are using a typical FM "T" wire antenna now. An antenna such as the Britta should be an improvement, but in your situation, it is more difficult to predict. I have mine mounted... » Read More The roof will reduce or block signals if the antenna is mounted closely underneath. FM are "ground waves" so you may decrease interference by actually mounting the antenna lower, below the low edge of the roof. Mounting lower increases the risk that other buildings or structures may reduce signals, but you should try to be either completely above the roof, or below the lowest edge. I assume you are using a typical FM "T" wire antenna now. An antenna such as the Britta should be an improvement, but in your situation, it is more difficult to predict. I have mine mounted internally in an attic and it works well for FM, and even HDTV to my surprise. « Show Less
1312135
For that to be possible the antenna needs to, in effect, be 3 antennas. Who would want to mount 3 antennas, even if they are all in one, on their roof? Splitters are cheap anyways and can divide up the signal fairly well.
267787
It depends on the windload of the antenna you are putting on it. You could use guy wires for more strength.
606121
I never installed mine but on the roof is the best and I have had success with all sorts of antennas mounted in attics. Assume all necessary pieces are there for either 300ohm or 75ohm connections providing your receiver is so equipped.
1108666
Ray: Just go to Home Depot and purchase a 15' length of 1 1/4 " diameter aluminum pole. Any pole will do however. This antenna works best in the attic. Just mount the pole on the crossbeam somewhere and then aim it in the appropriate direction. In my case I bought a $10.00 pre-amp to give the signal a boost but I probably would not need it. It sounds like it will be outside. That's ok. Just a utility pole of some kind will work. I assume you will anchor it with a cement foundation, which is why mounting it inside(in the attic)works better. It is a Great Antenna and delivers HD pictures. You save money too. You won't need Cable or Satellite Dish anymore.
1361250
As a general rule, the higher you put it the better the results will be. If your home has metal siding like mine, the siding will actually block some signal strength, so getting it into the attic is recommended.
1365047
yes that should work ok, however I would recomend if posible that you mount it outside on the roof about 25 to 30 feet off the ground. I also highly recommend this pre amp http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_7?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=lna-200+boost+xt+outdoor+digital+tv+antenna+preamplifier&sprefix;=lna-200%2Caps%2C239this will be a great addition to your new antenna. Lastly make sure your coax cable is RG6 not RG59, if you have 59 it will work just not as good as RG6. You will have more loss of signal with 59. Good luck and God Bless yes that should work ok, however I would recomend if posible that you mount it outside on the roof about 25 to 30 feet off the ground. I also highly recommend this pre amp http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_7?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=lna-200+boost+xt+outdoor+digital+tv+antenna+preamplifier&sprefix;=lna-200%2Caps%2C239this will be a great addition to your new antenna. Lastly make sure your... » Read More yes that should work ok, however I would recomend if posible that you mount it outside on the roof about 25 to 30 feet off the ground. I also highly recommend this pre amp http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_7?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=lna-200+boost+xt+outdoor+digital+tv+antenna+preamplifier&sprefix;=lna-200%2Caps%2C239this will be a great addition to your new antenna. Lastly make sure your coax cable is RG6 not RG59, if you have 59 it will work just not as good as RG6. You will have more loss of signal with 59. Good luck and God Bless « Show Less
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I don't why it will not work with your tin roof. The key is to instal it as high as possible to avoid possible surrounding objects from blocking the signal; the manufacturer suggests 30 feet above ground. It does work, I am in a really bad area ( many channels but my place, an apartment complex), is surrounded but lots of big buildings and I still get channels with an extraordinary good HD image...rain or no rain works. So, if you can install it 30 above the ground and avoid objects-buildings to block your signal, you will get good results. Go for it, it is worth a try...you can always return it if it doesn't work, but it will. Good luck. I don't why it will not work with your tin roof. The key is to instal it as high as possible to avoid possible surrounding objects from blocking the signal; the manufacturer suggests 30 feet above ground. It does work, I am in a really bad area ( many channels but my place, an apartment complex), is surrounded but lots of big buildings and I still get channels with an extraordinary good HD image...rain or no rain works. So, if you can install it 30 above the ground and avoid objects-buildings to block your signal, you will get good results. Go for it, it is worth a try...you can always... » Read More I don't why it will not work with your tin roof. The key is to instal it as high as possible to avoid possible surrounding objects from blocking the signal; the manufacturer suggests 30 feet above ground. It does work, I am in a really bad area ( many channels but my place, an apartment complex), is surrounded but lots of big buildings and I still get channels with an extraordinary good HD image...rain or no rain works. So, if you can install it 30 above the ground and avoid objects-buildings to block your signal, you will get good results. Go for it, it is worth a try...you can always return it if it doesn't work, but it will. Good luck. « Show Less
1167756
The Mohu Sky is an amplified antenna. Connecting a pre-amp to the Mohu Sky will make it worse, not better, due to noise amplification. I'm using this on a pair of non-amplified antennas (one VHF, one UHF) in my attic, approximately 30 miles from the transmission towers with no issues--but again, if you already have the Mohu Sky, this product won't help and will likely hurt your reception.
695753
Yes I have a metal roof. There is an outside antenna that the signal is transferred from.
2058340
As with any Antenna.... It is a matter of Antenna Height above the ground versus trhe number of signals in the surrounding area... Mounted on top of my Travel Trailer I received excellent reception of stations 75-100 miles away, by using the amplifier that came with this unit... Hope that helps you.....
1933479
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
575684
Antennas do not work well at all if there is any metal involved. We recommend that if you have a heat shield, foil backed sheathing, tin roof, etc. that you mount the antenna on the roof to get up and over the potential metal blockage.
1952351
I doubt it very much. I have trouble getting a good solid signal from stations only a dozen miles away. The signal strength meter jumps all over the place. If you have the antenna on the 2nd story you will have better luck.
1857239
I used the supplied antenna and mounted it on a telescoping painters rolling pole up about 12ft. above my roof. I went from zero bars to 5 bars, including any other cell phone being used within our house. I'm very happy with the results and the Booster! I suppose you can install any antenna you wish, as long as it's compatible with the booster. Good luck!
1421397
An indoor antenna probably won't work due to aluminum siding. Might have to consider a roof top antenna.
1204199
Depending on the type of roofing material you have on your roof, this should work fine in an attic. I have mine installed in a garage with a finished ceiling and asphalt shingles, and I am able to receive the major networks. I live between 20-35 miles from the transmitting towers. The antenna needs to be facing the correct direction to ensure proper signal reception.