Do I need to ground this antenna?
1149406
I have had no issues not grounding it,but quality coax made a huge difference.
625045
Not necessarily. Found that my problem was not related to cable per se and hence, I did not need this ground isolator. It was picking up interference from a cheap "f" coupler that connected two pieces of RG6 coax. "F" connections have to be rock solid. Use only pressure connectors.
369940
The only ground is the electrical power ground and the magnetic field if the antenna base. Works fine
991719
You'll find detailed instructions here:http://www.columbiaisa.50webs.com/antenna_grounding_explanation.htm
727604
You don't need a RF ground, but the grounding/lightning arrestor adapter is always a good idea to keep lightning out of your radio shack and bleed off static electricity.
203864
Hi, it counts on your wiring. If the box is ground and you use the screw in the loop then yes it will be ground. If the box is not then of course a ground will not just appear from no where.
376760
The AT-LP120-USB has an isolated power supply, so no grounding wire is needed or necessary. The ground between the turntable and your receiver is carried through the outer ring of the RCA connector.
908454
No grounding required. These things work with transformers, which is how they accomplish the isolation. I doubt it matters which end of the run you put it on, so I'd put it wherever it's most convenient. You do realize this thing has an 1/8" stereo jack, though, not RCA jacks, right? That might mean you have to put it at the computer end. Or, use a "Boss" brand one with RCA jacks at the stereo end. They're cheaper, too. :)
1892446
Myself just removed the over the air antenna and used extincting hole. Hope this helps
1699090
Mine is mounted on a 40 foot mast, and I just grounded my mast not the antenna.
2140095
The following link shows NEC requirements for antennae grounding if necessary due to motor noise or freqent lightning strikes. http://www.hdtvprimer.com/antennas/basics.html
282364
no. there is no ground connection to the anteenae itself. it grounds thru your electrical outlet. if you have a splitter make sure you have a ground to that if it outdoors.
732131
Yes, grounding will be necessary. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
912308
Correction...my mistake . It takes does not have a ground wire. It grounds itself when bolted to the car. In my case, I have a fiberglass body so I had to run a ground wire to the bolt. All in all easy install, and for those who claimed bad reception probably should check their power connection. This thing is awsome!!
908455
No grounding required. These things work with transformers, which is how they accomplish the isolation. I doubt it matters which end of the run you put it on, so I'd put it wherever it's most convenient.You do realize this thing has an 1/8" stereo jack, though, not RCA jacks, right? That might mean you have to put it at the computer end. Or, use a "Boss" brand one with RCA jacks at the stereo end. They're cheaper, too. :)
1016980
Sure will. No problem using current cable. Just have to make sure it goes where you want to install the antenna.
1830598
It does not have to be but grounding is always better when you can do it. Mine is mounted to 15ft of metal TV mast attached to the house with a lightning arrestor inline with a wire going to an 8ft ground rod at the base of the mast. Lightning is very unusual here although built up static can "kill" preamps and rx. My main concern is man-made noise which is severe here. All my other rx only antennas have common mode chokes at the antenna with a ground and a choke at the rx. Nothing is perfect but the extra protection may save your equipment. I wouldn't cheap out on it. Just my humble opinion. It does not have to be but grounding is always better when you can do it. Mine is mounted to 15ft of metal TV mast attached to the house with a lightning arrestor inline with a wire going to an 8ft ground rod at the base of the mast. Lightning is very unusual here although built up static can "kill" preamps and rx. My main concern is man-made noise which is severe here. All my other rx only antennas have common mode chokes at the antenna with a ground and a choke at the rx. Nothing is perfect but the extra protection may save your equipment. I wouldn't cheap out on it. Just my... » Read More It does not have to be but grounding is always better when you can do it. Mine is mounted to 15ft of metal TV mast attached to the house with a lightning arrestor inline with a wire going to an 8ft ground rod at the base of the mast. Lightning is very unusual here although built up static can "kill" preamps and rx. My main concern is man-made noise which is severe here. All my other rx only antennas have common mode chokes at the antenna with a ground and a choke at the rx. Nothing is perfect but the extra protection may save your equipment. I wouldn't cheap out on it. Just my humble opinion. « Show Less