Grounding tv antenna and metal porch and resolving ground rod issues.
Antenna attic ground plane square.
The reason they say is that.
If the top of the antenna touches the walls or roof the performance may be affected slightly.
This works electrically it may not be legal in the us.
Note that you do not have to run the ground wire from the antenna you can ground the boom to the coax using a grounding block and at the other end run a ground block and grounding wire to the main ground.
An attic antenna is any tv antenna that you can install in your attic.
It s a long way from the rabbit ear designs you might think of when picturing indoor antennas and much cooler looking than the metal contraptions often found outdoors.
Well there is an opinion that it can.
The ge 33692 attic mount hd antenna is a notable example of an antenna specially designed for placement in the attic.
Half dipole antennas ground plane monopole and marconi antennas are different they have parts that must be electrically grounded.
I want to cut the cord and put a antenna in my attic.
The ge 20431 futura outdoor indoor attic tv antenna is one of the best looking options on the market.
Theses are sprout antennas like the one on a car and wire antennas for showrt wave and ham radio.
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 kb9vbr 2 meter j pole antenna is 69 inches tall overall.
Run a ground wire from it common ground rod where the electricity enters your house.
You will need a peak in your attic that is tall enough for the antenna to fit.
The only concern with attic mounted antennas is the space available to you for mounting.
I have read many mixed opinions on grounding in the attic so i have decided to ground just to be safe side.