Roof Mount Antenna

i just bought a roof mounted antenna. Should I use rg6 or rg59? I came across rg6 with copper clad steel, 60% braid, 100% foil for a decent price. Is it worth it? Can rg6 be used outdoors (i.e. run from the antenna through the wall and sealed)? I have never installed an antenna before, but feel I can learn fast by modeling it off of others. Also, I do have an HD ready TV. Do I need a preamp? If so, what does that do? It is a winegard antenna.

Thanks!

RG-6 has lower Loss than RG-59.
This difference becomes important in cable lengths of 100 feet or more.
It is recommended for Satellite Dish, but also for Outdoor Antennas.
For Satellite, like DirecTV, it is preferable for the center conductor to be solid copper. The receiver sends a voltage to the LNBs in the Dish, and Copper plated Steel may cause some voltage drop in long lengths.
Preamps will boost the signal. It has to be a good one so it doesn't introduce noise. It also has to have the right band-width or you may not properly receive some transmissions. If you have good reception without it, don't use it.
Winegard makes good antennas, but of course the more elements it has, the higher the gain. Depending on how far you are from the transmitting station, you may need one with high gain.
This site will help you to choose your antenna:
http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.asp x
The antenna color code is here:
http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/info.aspx?p age=more_info

2009-08-21 09:36:25 by J Man

www.rightchannelradios.com The Wilson 1000 CB antenna with roof mount is a quality antenna that boasts excellent performance. We review it in detail.

I've a 1999 VW Passat V6 4Motion, i need to have the antenna mounted.

If you need to replace the existing roof mounted antenna aerial then all you need to do is unscrew the old aerial and screw in a new one.

If you need to replace the entire antenna including the base, then you need to remove the headliner, disconnect the antenna wire, remove the retaining bolt, remove the old base, and install a new base by reversing the order.

If you need to install an antenna where one does not already exist, then you need to remove the headliner, drill a hole in your roof, install antenna base, install antenna wire (amplified) and connect antenna with head unit, and re-install headliner.

hope this helps. You may find more information at www.passatworld.com.

-Neil

2006-02-11 14:45:18 by javiermoliterno

Price: $64.99

A discone antenna will offer the best frequency coverage and omnidirectional coverage. The link below will lead you to a site that gives the specs.

2007-10-18 10:32:12 by jp

Price: $753.99

Works up to 70 miles or more from transmitters
Impedance of 300/75 ohm
Weatherproof construction
Very flexible aiming characteristics
Range of up to 70 miles or more

We've tried 2 different large roof mount antennas (one brand new) and 2 different tv's (both 10+ yrs but worked well till now). The old antenna was a little beat up, but working well, then suddenly no reception. We replaced it, no improvement. Hooked up the other tv, no improvement. Inspected the antenna cable and found no obvious damage. We installed the cable ourselves when we built the house, so we know there are no splices. What else could be the problem?

All it takes is rats or other rodents chewing on it. I lost a thick walled fuel line to a single puncture by a squirrel.

You could get a length of coax and temporarily by-pass your current cable to verify the cable is bad.

2008-02-24 13:45:12 by J&CF

It also greatly depends on the thickness of steel in the roof. They do not work at all on fiberglass or aluminum.

2007-10-18 10:29:11 by jp