Do you need an antenna if you already have one attached outside to the roof?
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Do you have wiring into your house from the roof-mounted antenna? If so, by all means connect the roof-mounted antenna to the DTA-800B1, do a channel scan and see if you can receive the local channels you'd like to watch. If for some reason you don't get any channels or only get a few, check all of the wiring and connectors between the roof-mounted antenna and your interior to make sure nothing is loose, disconnected or damaged. In very rare cases you might need a different antenna, but it's not likely. An outdoor roof-mounted antenna is the best way to obtain strong signals from local channels.
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Julie, that is why I installed the product. With a metal roof, I had no signal. This is supposed to extend/boost the signal. After I had mine installed, I have signal in my basement! Now there was an app " Open Signal" that I used to find where to install the antenna to get the best strength. So, I would say he didn't install it correctly. Mine works well and so does my sons and one of my clients installed his in a shop with a metal roof to get a signal. Have him come back to install properly!
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I purchased an indoor antenna for $30 and use that since I did not have access to Comcast. I get about 6 to 12 channels on what is called Free TV. I am sure you could use a rooftop antenna but you have to have the correct cord and connection to the TV. It does not come with the TV.
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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.
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Negative. You need to provide your own. It is the antenna and mounting hardware only. It works great.
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Yes, 3/4' hole in the roof. You could buy a NMO magnet mount antenna base from a ham radio supply store and it would work fine. But tree limbs can knock it off.
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This is a directional antenna. you need to point it in the direction where you want to get the signal. This is regardless if in the attic or on top of the roof.
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If you have an existing antenna, mount in existing hole of old antenna, if not you need to drill a new hole whear you need the antenna to be and attacha to radio.
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Yes you do, but its not a big deal. 2 small holes for the mounting bracjets and 1 sightly larger hole for the wire (ab I ut as thick as an extensiin cord. Make as small of holes as possible for best waterproofing and durability. Use silicone caulk around the where the wire meets your roof for more waterproofing, and around the base of the feet. Smooth caulk with finger and youre good to go!
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The antenna that comes with is is an indoor antenna. You will need outdoor antenna for outdoor use. The antenna supplied will not hold up to the outdoor elements. The system works flawless. It has exceeded my expectations.
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Yes. I have mine attached to a leaf antenna which is in the upstairs master bedroom. I have the signal direct into the channel master and then split to the master bedroom tv and the lower level tv. With the channel master, I gained only 1-2 additional channels. However, the signal for all the channels I got prior are solid. No more spotty reception. I will add that I am in an apartment community. Therefore, an outdoor antenna was not an option.
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No, the metal roof blocks all signal. to be effective this antenna needs to be out in the open and above all interference.
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Yes, but you need to check to see if it has a antenna. otherwise you will have to install one.
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It is by no means a truly weatherproof, rigged antenna. But it certainly can be placed outside while you are using the unit. BUT - about the same reception will be attained if you just place this antenna near a window.
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No, to get optimal reception, it needs to be mounted on the exterior of the vehicle.
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Hi, this comes with a foot long piece that screws to the roof. I didn't want to screw my newer roof so i strapped it to a roof vent facing South with out the stand. I get way better reception than I did from my indoor antenna.
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It is better to have at least half of the antenna above the roofline. Consider the 4 ft version.