[mythtv-users] Antennas

Daryl McDonald darylangela at gmail.com
Fri Nov 15 15:26:56 UTC 2013


On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 6:44 AM, Bret Clark <bac52266 at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 11/15/2013 12:17 AM, DaveD wrote:
>
>
> I've been thinking about getting one of these
> http://www.smarthome.com/69123/Lava-Electronics-HD-2605-Remote-Control-HDTV-Antenna/p.aspx
> and putting it on a pole at the top of one of our trees.  Anyone ever tried
> an antenna in a tree?  Will the sway cause problems when windy?  I'm not
> worried about the mechanics or electrical details (I'm an electrical
> engineer), but I'm wondering if a moving antenna (wind sway) can lock onto
> the signal properly.
>
>
> I use that antenna (actually the 2608), it pulls in all of the stations I
> should get and I'm 50 miles away from the towers, but quality is
> questionable...I guess I see how well it deals with New England Ice/Snow
> this winter.  The rotor is a novelty as I discovered that once pointed to
> towers I rarely use it, not to mention it's difficult to know where your
> antenna is pointed since the control box provides no directional feedback.
> If the Lava antenna doesn't survive a New England winter, I'll probably go
> with a Clearsteam 2 Antenna as I've heard good reports on it.
> http://www.antennasdirect.com/store/C2-Clearstream-Long-Range-Indoor-Outdoor-HDTV-antenna.html
>
>
> As for using it on a tree, not sure I would go that route, can you mount it
> on a roof top? Tree's will have minimal affect on the signals coming through
> them.
>
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My antenna (homemade) is supported by 3/4" pvc conduit, 3' into the
ground and attached to the eave trough support and tethered with guy
ropes. In windy conditions I have observed sway of 2", maybe 3" with
little or no effect on my signal. I would bet your tree will have
greater sway, which is likely to have adverse effect for you. What
happens when your tree grows and bursts your zip ties, or whatever
fasteners you might use?
>


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