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| Lush Rimbaugh |
Is this thing really "weather proof" like I've read? Is it safe to put this thing outside and let snow and rain fall on it? It doesn't look too rugged, at least not enough that I would subject it to all the elements.
It claims to have a "durable weather resistant design" I'm just not so sure. I usually just set it on my window sil and get 1-3 bars but once in a while I get really bad reception and it cuts out temporarily. (probably weather related)
Has anyone mounted their outdoors? |
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| anthonycomedian |
I don't have the home kit yet, but I already have a plan on setting it up outside.
I'm going to get an industrial suction cup that they use to pick up and carry glass sheets and sheet metal and I'm going to put that on my window outside. It should stay pretty well no matter what. Then I'm going to attach a pole or some flat board to it so that it extends out a couple feet and then attach my antenna to that. That way it'll be out away from the house so that it can get a good signal. |
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| Lush Rimbaugh |
That's a pretty clever idea. It's not that I need a place or method to mount it, I just can't believe something so cheap looking can sit out in the snow and shit.
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| The Sulu Dance |
I am right with you on that concern. I live in a lower-level apartment, and my reception is horrible. I was going to run the deal out my window and attach it to the deck of the apartment above me... but I cannot see that thing withstanding the elements.
Is there some sort of warranty that would cover it? I believe they sell replacements, but I wouldn't want to keep buying them over and over |
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| landrvr1 |
| Fear not, gents. I've had mine in the freezing cold, snow, and rain for quite awhile now and things are great. |
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| NJARTIEFAN |
| How are you running the cord back into your house? |
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| landrvr1 |
Quote: Originally posted by NJARTIEFAN
How are you running the cord back into your house? |
Running alongside the house, then entering through a small hole drilled into my basement window frame. I then drilled a hole in the floor of our home office, and pulled the cord through.
Had to get the 50' extension as well - which was a real bitch to track down. Everything is great, though. Great reception/signal 24/7. |
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| Lush Rimbaugh |
I would run it under my window, since I listen at my computer and my desk is 2 feet from the window. I'd just seal it up real good at the bottom.
Thanks landrvr1. |
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| NJARTIEFAN |
| I thought about under the window but it's 17 degrees in Nj and I can't stand a draft. |
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| landrvr1 |
Quote: Originally posted by NJARTIEFAN
I thought about under the window but it's 17 degrees in Nj and I can't stand a draft. |
Easily solved, dude. The home antenna and extension antenna (if you get that) is pretty thin. Go out to HomeDepot and get some of that string caulk. It comes in white or brown, in big roles. Cheap as hell. Run the wire, lower the window, and fill the small gap with some of that caulk. I guarantee that it won't look as bad as this reads. haha. |
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| Covertghost |
| I just took the Antenna that came with the Starmate Home Kit and tossed it up on my roof on top of the snow and I went from 3 bars on avg to pegged. |
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