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02-11-2013, 05:56
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Does anyone have experience with this antenna in the marine environment?
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02-11-2013, 06:54
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Re: Mohu Sky HDTV Antenna
This is just another expensive gadget. You do not need any special antenna to pick up over the air HDTV. You need an antenna that will pick up UHF and VHF signals, period. Sometimes a coat hanger will do. If you are in the fringe areas for transmission, a signal booster attached to the antenna will be needed. If your going to spend that kind of money, get the Glomax antenna with the booster that is built for the marine environment. Chuck
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02-11-2013, 07:06
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Originally Posted by Waterwayguy
This is just another expensive gadget. You do not need any special antenna to pick up over the air HDTV. You need an antenna that will pick up UHF and VHF signals, period. Sometimes a coat hanger will do. If you are in the fringe areas for transmission, a signal booster attached to the antenna will be needed. If your going to spend that kind of money, get the Glomax antenna with the booster that is built for the marine environment. Chuck
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Thanks for the input. I take it, however, your answer to my question then, is no?
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02-11-2013, 07:18
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Re: Mohu Sky HDTV Antenna
Your question seems to be, will it hold up in the marine environment. I can't answer that and suspect that any antenna will hold up for some period of time. I am just suggesting that if your going to spend that kind of money, why not buy an antenna that is designed for the marine environment and then you will have the answer before you make your purchase. Chuck
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02-11-2013, 07:31
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Originally Posted by Waterwayguy
Your question seems to be, will it hold up in the marine environment. I can't answer that and suspect that any antenna will hold up for some period of time. I am just suggesting that if your going to spend that kind of money, why not buy an antenna that is designed for the marine environment and then you will have the answer before you make your purchase. Chuck
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My last post was far too snarky than I intended. I really do appreciate the input, but I (or others) could already have the antenna, been given it as a gift or came across a really good deal on it. If that's the case, why buy another if it will work perfectly fine.
Spec wise it's pretty good and an all plastic exterior is attractive for a boat. So I was curious if anyone had specific experience with it on a boat.
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02-11-2013, 07:59
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Re: Mohu Sky HDTV Antenna
I am going to be one of "those" posters that has something to say but has no experience with the exact product that you are asking about because I think it may help other people. You do NOT need a "marine" antenna to get off air TV broadcasts. I bought a standard omnidirectional power boosted antenna for less than $50 at a discount store. I don't put it outside, it just sits on top of a locker in my forward cabin and works GREAT! Cheap and effective.
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02-11-2013, 08:45
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Originally Posted by SVRapture40
I am going to be one of "those" posters that has something to say but has no experience with the exact product that you are asking about because I think it may help other people. You do NOT need a "marine" antenna to get off air TV broadcasts. I bought a standard omnidirectional power boosted antenna for less than $50 at a discount store. I don't put it outside, it just sits on top of a locker in my forward cabin and works GREAT! Cheap and effective.
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What kind of range do you think you get?
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02-11-2013, 09:45
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Re: Mohu Sky HDTV Antenna
I'm guessing 30 miles or so(which is about as far as you are going to get with off air). I am not sure where the antennas are, but I am tied up in Kingston, WA and am getting all of the Seattle stations (including HiDef) with no problem at all.
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