I'm not allowed to place the antenna outside. Can I just have it sit near a window, or will that result in no better range than the 1 watt model?
2045360
There's no doubt that you'll get better coverage with the higher wattage. However I wouldn't want to be living/working that close to an indoor antenna, constantly getting bathed in all that RF all the time.
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.
1801073
Trial and error. If you want beauty, probably won't work. Place it temporarily and see what channels you get in. Then move it again and see where you get the most channels. You can go online and see what directions the signals come from for you address. And usually the windows are the best, particularly if your building is brick. Usually the wall or window that faces the most signals. Mine is in a window and behind a room darkening shade and it does not seem to effect it.
680265
There is no provision for an additional antenna. The radio is very good at pulling in signals, including the weather stations. Positioning the receiver next to a window would probably work. It's a well engineered receiver.
191901
The antenna is rated for up to 35 miles. Which means an unobstructed shot to the broadcast antenna. So unless you are very close to the broadcast antenna and can mount your antenna to a window. You will not be able to pick up any channels. You also need to be at a window that is facing any broadcast antennas. Go to antennaweb.org to find out where your broadcast antennas are.
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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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I believe one option is to mount in attic. I am not sure what impact this will have on performance but was option on the website if I remember. I mounted mine outside and it works great on channels I receive.
1623646
If the wire is long enough that should work. They recommend placing the antenna as high up as you can. I was able to get signal in an area that no-one else could and I simply had the antenna mounted on the window, but they say the higher the better.
40996
No the Antenna it comes with does not Extend. You might find an Antenna at Radio Shack. Mine Pick up really well and the Base is not anywhere near a Window
688675
It depends on what you are trying to use it for. You will experience some signal lose, the antenna is designed to be used outside and will work the best that way.
1192137
I had the same problem and just attached an long wire (I just used light speaker wire) to the antenna and extended it high enough till the signal reached. I have it controlling my outside yard light through our kitchen window and its about 70 feet away
990090
I've found out that because it's not grounded you can't modify it, get a groundable antenna that you can tune accordingly. Big distance!
115515
Yes. This antenna is designed to plug into a sangean radio and can be put outside the building via a window however you have to take the length of the cable into consideration. If you cannot get this small antenna outside and fairly high you will not get much gain
626533
You would not need to power it outside. you would mount the antenna, connect the coax cable and run it inside. The coax would then plug into a powered connecting block. Coax in and out and a USB type power connector. Easy installation.
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I doubt it. I had it attached to the top of a window pointing in the right direction and it was still flaky. You want a clear shot and as high as possible. Antennaweb is extremely optimistic in my experience.
1371801
You should ground it. There is a grounding kit available from the manufacturer, but you can do it yourself. Another option is moving the antenna down. Mine is only 7 feet off the ground and it works perfectly. You may not need to have it up so high. Also consider an inline coax surge protector.
753239
Unfortunately not much can be done. I disconnected mine and purchased the powered flat 50 mile amazom antenna. The one you have does not state a range. I could only get 4 channels. But i am now getting about 25-35 and i am about 30 miles outside of Chicago.