What is exactly the Null Zone?It says the area under the outside antenna where it radiates the least. What does this mean? Is it safe to be under it?
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My wife and I spent a great deal of time studying the instructions and several hours setting the unit up. It did not work for me. Sent it back. Installed an ATT Microtel. Problem over. Good luck! Cannot recommend this product.
2049055
It is safe to be under it. Null zone is the area where there is no usable signal.
24327
Antenna's position is The Key!!!And I use this Antenna:Philips SDV1225T/27 Indoor Passive Antennahttp://www.frys.com/product/6640864?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PGSometimes I get almost 90ch but most are foriegn! (Spanish Asian)
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It is not secured by login as it merely received and repeats the 800mhz and 1600mhz cell signal bands. But the signal repeated by the indoor antenna really only enhances the indoor signal, it doesn't penetrate the camper walls very much. On the other hand if other campers also benefit that would be a good thing. It doesn't use your minutes or degrade your connection to have others using it.
201152
That's actually exactly how it's designed to work. You set the station to where it's all fuzzy and static. And it works flawlessly. Hope that helps. :)
1893937
First response I think of is whether there is adequate signal and if the lights light up quicker if you move the antenna to a different direction?Next thing I think of is a loose connection from the side mounted switch to the antenna power line at the antenna itself?It is good to test the connection before sealing it all up, but I really don't want to go there!Good luck!
1139327
It depends...mountains can make reception tough.....best chance of reception later at night...the RCA will pick up a signal if it exists so you can be assured if you get no reception it is because there is no signal...you certainly may wish to use an external antenna...Best of luck and have fun with this radio
209450
Environment is everything. If you have a lot of metal or tree interference it tends to drag your range to nothing, on any radio. Short antennas work best for these area. I know that's counter intuitive but that's the way it works.
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Since over-the-air transmissions travel in a straight line, anything between the broadcast tower and your antenna will affect the received signal. Mountains will definitely block a signal. Trees aren't as much of a problem unless the are very close to your outdoor antenna.Digital transmissions aren't like the old analog signals. With analog, if your signal was weak, the result was a snowy picture. Digital, on the other hand, you either have a signal or you don't.
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I noticed that some folks suggested using PVC or at least a PVC adapting sleeve to complete the connection.THAT"S A NO-NO!All antennas, including satellite dishes, need to be grounded to drain off static electricity. The PVC insulates one part from the other, thereby breaking the ground path.You are running a ground wire, aren't you?
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I'm not an expert but 1st ,did you verify if your switch is on ? then you go on line and find where is the closest tower in your area and with a compass that you can download on your phone you will be able to direct your antenna with the closest tower location that you found on line, example 42 degree North East ect., with your cmpass this is where you would line up the antenna.Hope this help.
1932903
It's all in the wiring ....the antenna should go up and down when the radio is switched on and off..not if the car is on or off. If the antenna deploys when the car is on and the radio is of..it's wired wrong.
1195684
Well I can't really answer that as I'm in Alaska. We have a radio antenna of the local am public radio station about 300 feet away and I have trouble getting that in until after 10 am for some unknown reason. I only get a few other stations here in this part of Alaska. It's really a lovely radio with good sound but I'm not located in a spot to tell you more sorry.
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Weather antennas are very low power and may be more distant than your AM and FM radio towers. Visit: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm for frequencies and power out of the antenna in your area.
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I am not an expert on this. I did look up my info also on the antennaweb.org site and then took into account the area I live in,. IE buildings heights, mountains and other possible blocking objects.
885462
Make sure you have power to the antenna, and then rotate it 90 degrees and do a channel search. Do a channel search every 90 degrees until you have went 360 degrees. I know it says Omni-directional but it does have a blind spot. If you still can't get a good signal your to far away from the stations or the antenna is defective.
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I think it depends upon a lot of factors: where the signal originates from, any natural barriers to the signal (buildings, trees, etc) and where you are using the antenna (indoors, outdoors, near a window, etc.). You just need to play with your setup & find that "sweet spot" for placement.
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My antenna gets signals from a station that is north of us just as well as it receives signals from the south. The station to the north is closer though... As far as re-configuring it, I have no experience with this.