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If the antenna must stay in the attic, get it as high as possible. Touching the rafters or plywood is fine & may be required to receive the troublesome KNBC signal. I have my antennas suspended with short pieces of coax between the rafters to aid in mounting as high as possible. It really makes a difference with weak TV & FM signals.
If you must stay inside, I would consider augmenting the 7698 with a 91XG for UHF. The more compact 91XG can fit in tight areas of the attic where KNBC might be a bit stronger, but no guarantees. The 91XG can also be assembled without the center section making it even more compact with only a slight reduction in signal gethering ability.
Of course mounting outside would be much better, but you already know that.
The 7698 is extremely difficult/nearly impossbile to re-fold. You will need 2 flathead screwdrivers & lots of patience. Having a 2nd person to help will make things a lot easier.
It would be nice to have a sticky thread dedicated to warning people not to use the 7xxxp line of antennas if they must mount in the attic.
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