XM antenna outside?

[wstromer]

Because of poor signal inside the house I have had to place my antenna outside. The docs on this thing don't indicate if this thing is weather-proof or not. Has anyone had to do this with the home antenna?

[jl_ss]

Originally posted by wstromer
Because of poor signal inside the house I have had to place my antenna outside. The docs on this thing don't indicate if this thing is weather-proof or not. Has anyone had to do this with the home antenna?

The documentation included with my Delphi SKYFi2 indicates that the antenna included in the home kit is an indoor/outdoor antenna. I only have one 2" square spot in my house that I get reception due to a large hill behind our house. So I use the home antenna in this spot and repeater antennas at the two stereo locations in other places within the house.

[wstromer]

I've got a metal foil coating on the underside of my roof sheathing that's 100% effective at signal blocking (but good for cutting AC costs).

I have the Delphi roadyXT with the home kit. I bet it's the same antenna.

Thanks for the response. Worst case I suppose would be I replace it after a few months.

[jl_ss]

Originally posted by wstromer
I've got a metal foil coating on the underside of my roof sheathing that's 100% effective at signal blocking (but good for cutting AC costs).

I have the Delphi roadyXT with the home kit. I bet it's the same antenna.

Thanks for the response. Worst case I suppose would be I replace it after a few months.

I believe Delphi uses the same antenna across the entire line of receivers.