Directed Electronics 14215 Indoor / Outdoor Sirius Windowsill Antenna Reviews

• You'll need the perfect , undisturbed spot for this antenna

  
  By AUX9KZUUB3YCE on 2007-03-06
  I was unable to get a consistent, satisfactory signal with this unit.
  
  I found that unless you had perfect alignment to the satellite, this antenna did not receive the signal consistently well. Also, the least movement of the connecting cord or if someone moved the blind/curtain, this would often be enough to move the antenna and thus disturb the exact positioning required to make this antenna function properly.
  
  In the end I returned this unit and got an extra car antenna (the one with the strong magnet); this allowed me to put an extension cord under the window sill to the outside. I then was able to easily find a site that gave me excellent, continuous satellite reception using the magnetic antenna (exact positioning is not nearly as demanding for the magnetic antenna). Since then my home unit has worked perfectly.
  
  

• No signal at all

  
  By A2Y5J58SR2ZCE8 on 2007-08-16
  I'm a veteran Sirius customer and can honestly say this item is worthless for the most part, especially if you live in Area 5 (see Sirius' webpage on positioning and installaion). Never has worked in the 2 years I've owned it, regardless if it was inside or out- sat it 75 feet away from any building with a clear sky above and still never worked. This just doesn't have a strong enough signal to pick up anything especially in area 5.
  However I did find something interesting- the magnetic small car antenna works better than anything even for a home docking kit which I use it on. It will pick up a perfect signal even beside a building and obstructions above- save yourself some $$$$ and just use the antenna for the car at your home too!
  
  

• Very Nice

  
  By ADH1SA8EGGBGB on 2007-02-13
  This is a nice antenna just make sure it is close to a window or top story of home/business to get a signal.
  
  

• Watch doors and windows

  
  By AZNXZRJ4LODN5 on 2007-09-23
  I used this antenna with a boombox. It worked fine until a sliding patio door cut the wire in half. My problem here is the sliding door was not slammed shut or mishandled. The wire seemed awfully fragile to break the way it did. If you will be putting the antenna outside, make sure the wire will not be pinched by a door or window.
  
  

• Location, location, location...

  
  By A2TT3P3AHOYVM9 on 2008-02-10
  I just have mine sitting on a desk in my room. On initial setup it takes some trial and error of pointing it in different directions to find the strongest signal. But once I found it, it works great. Once in a great while it seems to get some interference and I have to reposition it. But overall I'm pleased with it.
  
  

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