Since XM's signal is on a wavelength of perhaps 7 inches, the little
antennas they supply can do about as much as you would want, unless
you built a beam or a helical antenna and pointed it at the
satellite.  I get excellent reception out my front window, and can
also move the antenna from the window sill to the floor with no
noticeable effects.  Perhaps an antenna with some gain would help
during times of heavy precipitation, I don't know.

On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:44:16 -0400, Walt Smith wrote:

>Does anybody know if there's such a thing as an outdoor antenna capable of
>receiving XM Radio signals? I'm thinking of something similar to a Ringo
>Ranger that I could mount on the roof of my house. I've done several net
>searches and checked out most of the logical places and have yet to find
>anything other than indoor or mobile antennas. Thanks.
>
> --
> Walt Smith - Clearwater, FL

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