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I got everything hooked up and it actually works. :) One more question. I put 2 ground clamps on my copper grounding rod. One for the antenna, and one for the coaxial cable. Is that OK ? Thanks.

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Thanks guys. The RG6 cable I'm using is quad shield and it's black. That's all I know right now. What should I use to seal the end of the conduit above ground ? Will 100% silicone work well ? I also have some of that waterproof, self sealing electrical tape.

I need to run RG6 cable underground for 3 feet in PVC conduit. This is for our OTA antenna. I read that PVC conduit accumulates a lot of moisture inside from condensation. Should I drill small holes in the bottom of the conduit so it can drain out ? Thanks.

I was just reading that PVC conduit that's buried will accumulate a lot of moisture from condensation. Before I bury my 3' of conduit for my RG6 cable, should I drill small holes in the bottom of the conduit ? I hope to do this tomorrow. Thanks.

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Thanks. I should be able to find those parts at Home Depot or Menards. My telescopic pole has round metal rings with 3 holes in them. I just need to find wire that will fit the holes. And what is typically used at ground level to connect the wire to ?

I may use guy wire for my antenna. What is typically used ? How is it secured and tightened ? Thanks.

Thanks. You talked me out of it.

Is there any reason I shouldn't put my ground rod in the post hole in the concrete ? It would save me a lot of pounding.

Thanks guys. I'm thinking of using electrical PVC conduit, probably 1/2". I wouldn't use the elbow at the house, just at the base of the pole, before the conduit goes underground. Also, when mounting the standoff bracket to the fascia board, I will only be able to screw into 1 structural...

Thanks. What if I use a 90 degree PVC elbow ? That would be used at the bottom of the pole, where the coaxial cable goes underground into the conduit. Then I can use a straight PVC run right to the side of the house, then thru the concrete block wall.

My antenna pole in the ground will be about 3' from the exterior wall that I will be bringing the coaxial cable through. How do you guys suggest I run the coax cable ? Buried inside a 1/2" or 3/4" electrical PVC conduit ? I'm not sure what fittings to use once I get to the concrete block wall...

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If I secure the antenna pole to my fascia board with a 12" standoff bracket, how do I find the 2X wood framing members behind the fascia board ? Will a stud finder work thru the aluminum facing which is over my 3/4" thick fascia board ? Thanks.