fixit7 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 25, 2020 Messages 99 Reaction score 15 Location usa Aug 9, 2020 #1 This is my outdoor antenna. As you can see from the pic, it gets rained on. There is a small amount of corrosion on the aluminum rods. Would that decrease my reception over time? If so, should I coat it with something? Thanks.
This is my outdoor antenna. As you can see from the pic, it gets rained on. There is a small amount of corrosion on the aluminum rods. Would that decrease my reception over time? If so, should I coat it with something? Thanks.
bud16415 Fixer Upper Staff member Admin Moderator Joined Feb 5, 2013 Messages 7,491 Reaction score 3,043 Location Erie, PA Aug 9, 2020 #2 Are you still getting all your channels? If so don't mess with it is my advice. I have mine in my attic. They are made to be outside and tarnish.
Are you still getting all your channels? If so don't mess with it is my advice. I have mine in my attic. They are made to be outside and tarnish.
fixit7 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 25, 2020 Messages 99 Reaction score 15 Location usa Aug 9, 2020 #3 Yes, I am getting all my channels.
Eddie_T Well-Known Member Joined Feb 16, 2015 Messages 3,386 Reaction score 3,296 Aug 9, 2020 #4 I made a simple stealth hawk antenna (as seen on youtube) that works well for me.
fixit7 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 25, 2020 Messages 99 Reaction score 15 Location usa Aug 9, 2020 #5 I made that kind of antenna. It was not as good as what I have now. But thanks for the feedback.