what blocks satelite radio signals?

[pstokely]

concrete, aluminum, windows? I put the antenna outside and aimed it all directions except west but not getting any bars during the day

[Moochy]

1. Reynolds Wrap!!

:tinfoilhat:

seriously though satellite radio is notoriously weak indoors and in offices, from the anectotes I've read about it.

[benburch]

2. Well, lots of things...

Heavy rain, Leaves, Metal, Concrete, Thick Plaster... All depends on how much of each.

Glass with the metalized coatings too.

[sui generis]

3. trees in leaf, heavy clouds, rain or snow

and out of control mullets.

If you have a mullet you may wish to elevate the satellite receiver above your head or move it to a new location.

[unhappycamper]

4. If you put the dish outside, things that will knock out your service are:

heavy rain

really big, thick clouds with lots of moisture

heavy snow

I lose my service for a few hours two or three times a year in Boston, MA.

[pstokely]

5. none of those here

could the ledge from the window above mine be blocking the signal? could the air conditioner be interfering with the signal? the 50ft cable with amplifier isn't helping

[BeFree]

6. First, plug it in,

Next, can you see the satellite? Is it in line of sight? Good. Point that sucker right at it, after you plug it in.

Also, putting milk on the dish attracts the signals, I've heard. If all else fails you can use it as a frisbee.

Good ruck.

[pstokely]

7. it's a sirius radio antenna, not a dish

[BeFree]

8. Are you sirius?

Damn, can't even use it as a frisbee, eh? Useless then.

[stlsaxman]

11. I have a Sirius antennae and often think about cutting the cable

and playing haki sack wit it...

No need for it since they split with AAR.

[ucmike]

9. do you work in a high rise neighborhood?

if so, the signals aren't reaching your antenna. satellite signals have problems with tall buildings, steep valleys, canyons, etc.

in some metro areas the satellite radio providers installed relays that brought the signal to street level, but i don't know how extensively they were installed.

[pstokely]

10. there is a tall building straight east of me

but it's under 15 stories

[ucmike]

12. might be casting a "shadow"

try moving the antenna as far from the wall of your building as possible. your building may be reflecting the signal and messing it up.

[pstokely]

14. could clouds be blocking the signal?

[pstokely]

13. I'm getting 6 bars now, but wasn't getting any bars 6 hours ago