Can this antenna be used outdoors if I connect a 30-40 feet cable?
1596486
YES - be sure the transmitter is NEVER turned on without an antenna attached - will blow out final amplifier.
1596487
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.
1596488
I suppose, but the antenna is pretty low grade. The transmitter is great but the included antenna is adequate at best.
99783
I live in a city where broadcast is less than 20 miles. You may need an outdoor antenna...
1866222
If you keep the run under 30 feet it will be fine. 50 feet should work, but for reliability and better life and performance would suggest RG-213 coax. It will rssist salt water problems better also. In either case be sure to seal the connectors with sealant.
37105
I can't be of much assistance. Our system uses Wilson's uni-directional external mounted on a 30-foot mast. From there it connects, via coaxial cable to an amplifier inside the home and then to an internal antenna.
2065291
it should be used outside at the point of connection to your home from the cable service. it also needs to be properly grounded to your electrical system to be funcitional. the cable company will have grounded their initial attachment, remove that ground and connect it to this device. make sure you have the cable feed from the company connected at the end that (i believe from memory) says "service", the other end will say something like "customer", that's where you connect the line that goes into the house. i also recommend securing this to the house structure via the mounting holes provided. make up your connections wrench tight to help prevent oxidation of the copper center which carries the signal. best of luck to you. remember, connect it outside at the point of attachment and ground it.
1824045
I am using it outdoors. I sealed the connector at the antenna with coax seal and have not had a problem
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.
1925141
I doubt it. If so the signal strength would be poor. At 500 ft, I'd hard-wire.
1066823
yes but don't use it outside only indoor use. It's a cable but has a plastic outside..
944533
I use the cable both indoor and outdoor. If you use it outdoor, wrap the connector with electrician's tape. It works well for me.
118806
Yes, It works very well outdoors. I had to buy a cable 15 foot long to connect to my Camera DVR Security System. I had blockage from signal and this resolved it well.
548756
It might. It really depends on the landscape. This antenna needs clear line of sight to get the best results. If you have mountains or big hill between you and the tower then the strength of the signal might drop. You need to experiment.
1770922
I am intrigued as to why, but there does not seem to be a technical reason why not just so long as your antenna has line of site to the towers, and the outdoor antenna can operate okay indoor. I would definitely test it first, i.e. ask for a 15 to 30 day period of return.
1699090
Mine is mounted on a 40 foot mast, and I just grounded my mast not the antenna.
282446
I would not recomend it. Best is a good outside antenna. The cost is not that much higher and you will get the best picture.
1561522
The cable is quite long. I use mine in my home, I mount the antenna outside and run the cable in through a window. You could use the antenna inside as well.
306606
It depends on the strength of the signal. Many signals are only designed to carry a certain distance. I would think that 45 miles is stretching it, but it's possible. Let the community know how you made out.