Is there any reason to keep this antenna?

Posted by Aaron Fude on July 18, 2008, 8:51 pm

Hi,
I have one of these puppies on my roof (the picture is not of my
roof).
http://www.popsci.com/files/imagecache/article_image_large/files/articles/antenna_roof.jpg
that is currently serving no function as I have cable. It does serve
as a convenient ledge for birds with all the predictable consequences.
Is there any reason whatsover to keep the antenna there, e.g. for a
broadcast HD tv signal, or can I remove it without any future regrets?
Thanks!
Aaron

Posted by mm on July 18, 2008, 7:22 pm

On Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:51:54 -0700 (PDT), Aaron Fude
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What do you plan to do when your cable isn't working?
And are you sure your cable has all the stations your antenna has?
In Baltimore, that's not the case. When the Orioles or the Ravens
are on tv, and you don't want to watch, cable doesn't have the DC
stations, but my antenna gets them fine.
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Posted by professorpaul on July 18, 2008, 9:20 pm

No reason whatsoever. You cable provider will provide HD signals. The
only caution I would suggest it to make sure that when you remove the
mast, that you don't disturb something that will cause the roof to
leak. Things will be generally badly rusted, so a hack saw and bolt
cutters are your friends. Don't forget to pull down the feed line, as
well.
/paul
W3FIS

Posted by willshak on July 18, 2008, 9:40 pm

on 7/18/2008 8:51 PM Aaron Fude said the following:
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No, you can remove it. That way, you can put a few more satellite
antennas up there.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
To email, remove the double zeroes after @

Posted by Rudy on July 18, 2008, 10:37 pm

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http://www.popsci.com/files/imagecache/article_image_large/files/articles/antenna_roof.jpg
Put it on Craigslist..some will pay you $$ for it, if for no other reason
than its Aluminum

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