[John Candle]

The antennas are not folding. The best to do , is a better roof top antenna mount , a tripod mount , chimney mount , peak of the roof eave mount. Outdoor Broadcast Terrestrial Tv antennas need to be mounted up high and clear of obstructions. A Tv antenna needs room to breath. I suggest that as a part of living a responsible life , move past the , cram it , ram it , jam it. Here is the truth about Tv antennas and amplifiers. The larger the antenna the more -->Real Signal<-->the-->antenna-->collects. Antenna amplifiers do 'not draw in' or 'make' Tv signal. An amplifier increases the strength of signal but does not make any new signal. . As to length , 80 inch's is not much for a Tv antenna 6 feet 6 inch's. Tv antennas are available with more length if you like. It is a good practice with Tv reception to over build , that way you will not find your self later doing a dance and trying figure out how you are going to pull it off with out buying all new stuff.