{"id":421,"date":"2010-06-17T09:02:11","date_gmt":"2010-06-17T14:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.antennasdirect.com\/blog\/?p=421"},"modified":"2023-01-31T16:32:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T22:32:50","slug":"can-i-use-my-old-dish-pole-to-mount-my-antenna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antennasdirect.com\/blog\/can-i-use-my-old-dish-pole-to-mount-my-antenna\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Use My Old Dish Pole to Mount My Antenna?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Question:<\/strong> I understand it is best to mount antenna on roof, not in attic. I have a old dish out side and I was wondering if I could mount my antenna on that pole. It is about 5′ tall? And use the cables that are all ready installed? From Cindy in Wilson, North Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hi Cindy,<\/p>\n

You are correct. If it is possible, we usually always recommend mounting an antenna<\/a> on the roof rather than the attic. This way there is less of a chance of interference and your antenna will be higher on the roof.<\/p>\n

Using the leftover dish mount is sometimes a great solution to your antenna mounting needs. There are however a couple of variables to check before doing so.<\/p>\n

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  1. When using the mount will your roof or other objects such as trees impede the clear line of sight needed by your antenna for consistent reception.<\/li>\n
  2. Also when using the leftover cables you must ensure all of the distribution items installed by the Dish company are removed such as splitters and diplexers because they could interfere with your reception.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Question: I was wondering if I could mount my antenna on that pole. It is about 5′ tall? And use the cables that are all ready installed? From Cindy in Wilson, North Carolina<\/p>\n

    Answer: Using the leftover dish mount is sometimes a great solution to your antenna mounting needs. 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