Can I put an antenna in the basement? (3 mile distance from towers)
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I'm only 3 miles from my local HDTV towers, so I'm wondering if it would be possible to put an antenna in my basement (which is 80% underground). If so, does anybody have an antenna suggestion for me? Something small and highly directional I'm guessing? EDIT: What if I mount a small antenna below the floor joists (in the basement) which is just above ground level (so it's not underground). Might that work? Thanks! |
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Is install a Terk HDTVi (not HDTVa) antenna aimed at about 60 degree magnetic compass direction. Here is how to aim indoor antennas , http://www.kyes.com/antenna/pointing/pointing.html. |
it probably won't work. You are only 3 mi from transmitters but the ground will block ALL transmissions. putting it in the joists may work, but with such heavy construction in floors i don't guarentee anything.
Not to mention all sorts of random distortion and diffraction everytime someone walks by upstairs. Assuming that you only want the big-name transmitters from your 3 mi towers a small directional antenna (upstairs a set-top would be more than enough) sounds like the best bet to me. You can always mount it higher in your house (if possible). You'll need one with UHF/high-VHF capabilities, if you want NBC and CBS. P.S don't buy too big of an antenna, you're pretty close to your transmitter(s) and you could overload something with a huge antenna. |
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I have a Winegard HD7082P at my old house that I still need to move into my new house...
I'm hesitant about putting it up in the attic (because it's a crawl space) but I might just do it and get it over with. However, it does seem like overkill for these local channels, doesn't it? Should I just buy a Mohu Leaf or something and put that in the attic instead? (I'll still need to drill/run wire into the basement, but what can you do...) |
If you already own an HD7082P, try it. It's more antenna than I would spec. in this application but it won't break anything. It would certainly provide enough signal power to drive an 8-way splitter if you had the need.
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Install the HD7082P antenna above the roof , with no preamplifier , aimed at about 40 degree magnetic compass direction , and also receive .
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