TV Antenna Mount

I saw the triangle shape eave bracket that screws into the eave at 3 points. Is this a good way to do it?

Not Talking about just slapping some screws up, I am talking about using the proper mounting brackets.

It depends on the antenna and the eve. If the antenna isn't too heavy for the eve, it should be OK. Just make sure that the antenna's view of the transmitter is not blocked by the house, or trees, or other houses, etc. Also make sure to properly ground the antenna for safety.

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2008-11-17 05:05:15 by bucky

Looking for one with both 300 ohm and 75 ohm inputs, preferably with a remote gain control.

Look for the lowest noise figure and the highest gain as a start. I've used a Galaxy preamp for over 20 years with no problems. I also use a Channel Master preamp for my Digital Converter Box to get stations a far as 75 miles on UHF. It works great. Not familiar with any that have a remote gain control.

2008-07-10 18:16:58 by blamay22000

Price: $19.99 $3.80

Install any masted antenna to any wall.
Mounting hardware included
Warranty: 90 days

Just looking for some ideas here. I need something cheap and durable from the hardware store to mount my TV antenna on. I finally got my converter boxes hooked up but I can't get signal since there are lots of buildings around where I live. Plus I live in a valley so the reception sucks.

I'm thinking of using some dowel poles or some metal piping. Remember, it has to be cheap and durable. Length isn't an issue as I have roof rails for my car to haul it home.

I plan to move it around some, from house to house so it's not being attached to the house or put in the ground. I'm going to use rope, hooks, and stakes like you see on some radio towers.

If you can install your antenna on the roof, there are several ways to go. One easy method I've used is a tripod mount with a 10-foot section of galvanized pipe (hardware store, fencing materials).

See the attachment for an example of the tripod.

2009-07-02 14:49:17 by mercedesman240D

Price: $24.99 $15.67

40" J-Mount - 40" (100 cm) TV/Satellite Dish Antenna - Mounting Bolts Included.
The unique design of our universal J Mounts allows you to get your TV antenna higher than standard 18" poles allow.
These taller mounts are suited for most off air antennas and will attach to any flat surface including a roof, fascia, deck rail.

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

I've used the $40 coupon and I've bought the DTV converter box. The old, brown , insulation on my outdoor antenna has deteriorated. Can I replace the old wire with coaxial and happily receive TV signals?
Please give me details about the "matching transformer" at radio shack. Thanks in advance for the helpful replies.

Yes.. You can buy a Matching Transformer at Radio Shack for about 5 bucks...It converts the flat wire to coax cable.

2008-06-29 16:04:31 by Del H