Eliminating the sources of signal loss.
Antenna signal loss in attic.
An exterior antenna will function just fine and it will work like normal.
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You can refer to his request in the antenna forum here luckily his attic and the shake shingle covered roof are entirely made of wood with no metal objects to contend with anywhere.
Picture is great with no loss.
Disadvantages of mounting antenna in attic.
To install your antenna in an attic follow the same steps as if you are mounting it on the roof but instead mount it to one of the rafters facing the direction of the nearest cell tower.
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Let s look at some of the causes.
There can be a number of different causes for over the air antenna interference.
Since signals will be weakened by just about any roofing material utilizing a higher gain antenna is typically the first step in overcoming signal loss.
The ge 33692 attic mount hd antenna is a notable example of an antenna specially designed for placement in the attic.
I m running the amplified signal from the attic to the basement and then distributing to 3 tvs.
This antenna has all the reception power of an outdoor antenna but features a curved metal frame of reflectors that are designed for fitting easily into smaller attic spaces.
The signal amplifier can help offset some of the effects of the attic.
Antenna web listed 43 channels for my address and i receive all of them clearly including the yellows and reds.
Removing a potential source of parasitic interference.
Tv antennas mounted in the attic are more likely to benefit from the installation of a signal preamplifier or a distribution amplifier located near the antenna.
My samsung tvs show signal strength for each channel and they all show 30 80.
Ota antenna interference can be very frustrating especially if your favorite station loses its reception.
Implementing signal enhancing measures.
The effective range of most antennas is lowered by 10 15 miles with an attic installation so you may consider getting a more powerful antenna than you would typically need with an outdoor.
