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rgf
13-Jul-2015, 2:52 PM
I have been using a Mohu Leaf 50 in the house and it does well; In fact it does better than the ANT751 that I purchased to replace it and have in the attic. My question, is there a way to maybe increase the reception with the ANT751 in the attic or should I just stay with the Leaf 50?

Would a preamp help? I may move it outside and I know this will help, but wonder how much.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Here is my signal map: http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d8e0301a2346754

rickbb
13-Jul-2015, 5:29 PM
Outside as high as you can get it will "almost always" be better than in an attic. Roofing material and insulation can bounce/block signals in strange ways. Makes it very hard if not impossible to predict what you will get.

rgf
13-Jul-2015, 5:55 PM
Thanks for the reply...

That is understood, but the HOA has rules. I may be able to set it outside where no one will really notice it, but would like to try to make it work in the attic first.

rabbit73
13-Jul-2015, 6:32 PM
That is understood, but the HOA has rules.The FCC also has rules that say that you CAN, in many cases, have an antenna outside not matter what the HOA says:
https://www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-reception-devices-rule