Improve your hd antenna reception antenna placement.
Improving attic antenna reception.
The description he gave of his installation revealed several shortcomings that could easily be remedied by.
A pre amplifier gives the signal a little boost before it travels through the coaxial cable so that the quality is still good by the time it reaches your television.
For more than 10 years now i have used an end fed 130 ft long wire antenna in my attic.
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 antenna wire is bare stranded copper wire that i stapled to multiple 2x4 s in the attic to form a horizontal open rectangle.
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So it pays to try a few different attic locations.
For instance if the antenna is mounted on top of a pole that sways in the wind this will cause poor reception since a moving antenna can cause signal drop outs.
In most cases the higher you place the antenna the better.
When feasible use steel guy wires made of galvanized steel to secure the antenna pole.
This can take some time to figure out.
As for a pre amplifier like this one these are used when the coaxial cable between the antenna and the tv is too long the signal degrades the longer the cable is.
Compatible with all television brands the antenna is 4k ultra hd capable and works within 70 miles of the broadcast source.
The ge 33692 attic mount hd antenna is a notable example of an antenna specially designed for placement in the attic.
When i first placed my antenna i realized that for the best reception i had to place it in the attic.
I listen only and do not transmit.
Made for enhanced high definition reception the ge pro outdoor attic mount antenna optimizes your free digital channels in full 1080p hd.
I am looking to improve my reception.
That means the days of attaching tin foil to an antenna s rabbit ears to improve reception on marginal stations are gone.
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The most important way to get better reception is to place your hd antenna in the best spot.
Mount antenna outside or in the attic.
