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OTA HD Antenna
I picked up an inexpensive indoor antenna a couple years ago to take it for a spin. Now I am looking to upgrade. Are there any cons to buying an outdoor antenna and installing in my attic? The reason I ask is because the range on outdoor ones seem to be better. Just curious if it being behind a roof will diminish the reception back to an indoor version. I understand that I will not get the full advertised range, but would an outdoor version still be better than a indoor one under a roof?
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Not sure about the fit in an attic...but these outdoor antenna's work great!
I replaced a 10 foot winegard with one and it works much better. https://www.dennystvantennare.com/hd-stacker-antenna-vhf-uhf-fm-digital-hdtv
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I put mine on my garage roof for my tv in the garage. Didn't even have to adjust the general aiming and it pulled in every channel in a 50 mile radius.
Did not add any amp or booster for mine.
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The inline amplifier/boosters are critical and essential imo. I'd try in the attic first...but outside on a pole would probably always give even better results....but then there's ice & wind, etc.
Only one way to find out imo.....good luck! |
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