Polk Xrt12 XM Tuner signal difficulty

cathprst

Because of the position of my new house and the non-availablity of proper wiring outlets to allow more flexability, I cannot place the XM antenna that was furnished with my Polk Xrt12 XM Tuner in a position where I can get a strong enough signal to receive XM radio. Are there any antennas made for XM that can be mounted outside the house? Are there any other suggestions for a solution to this?

warlocks1

I have had my stock Polk XM antenna mounted outside for the last year with no problems.

bigyank

cathprst wrote: »

Because of the position of my new house and the non-availablity of proper wiring outlets to allow more flexability, I cannot place the XM antenna that was furnished with my Polk Xrt12 XM Tuner in a position where I can get a strong enough signal to receive XM radio. Are there any antennas made for XM that can be mounted outside the house? Are there any other suggestions for a solution to this?

I have a similar issue. It seems that the antenna needs to be aimed in a southern direction and that is through my house. Most of my windows are south east.

http://www.xm-radio-satellite.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2004

I have been looking at this antenna myself but have yet to purchase one. You use RG6 with a supplied adapter.

Yank

cathprst

Thanks for the ideas.
I wonder if the Polk receiver has the proper input for the coax cable from that outdoor antenna, or if it needs some kind of adapter?

bigyank

Yes it is included:

http://www.gizmowatch.com/images/xm2_69.jpg

Looks like the pic I have attached (from this URL):

http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/diy-outdoor-xm-antenna/

Yank

cathprst

I really appreciate the tips and the pics! Thanks!

bigyank

No problem and glad I could be of help. This is what makes this forum a great place to hang out. We all get to benefit for the experience.

Happy New Year!

Yank