I would like to install this antenna in my attic and hook it up to my existing cable wiring in my home. will this work?
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yes that should work ok, however I would recomend if posible that you mount it outside on the roof about 25 to 30 feet off the ground. I also highly recommend this pre amp http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_7?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=lna-200+boost+xt+outdoor+digital+tv+antenna+preamplifier&sprefix;=lna-200%2Caps%2C239this will be a great addition to your new antenna. Lastly make sure your coax cable is RG6 not RG59, if you have 59 it will work just not as good as RG6. You will have more loss of signal with 59. Good luck and God Bless yes that should work ok, however I would recomend if posible that you mount it outside on the roof about 25 to 30 feet off the ground. I also highly recommend this pre amp http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_7?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=lna-200+boost+xt+outdoor+digital+tv+antenna+preamplifier&sprefix;=lna-200%2Caps%2C239this will be a great addition to your new antenna. Lastly make sure your... » Read More yes that should work ok, however I would recomend if posible that you mount it outside on the roof about 25 to 30 feet off the ground. I also highly recommend this pre amp http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_7?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=lna-200+boost+xt+outdoor+digital+tv+antenna+preamplifier&sprefix;=lna-200%2Caps%2C239this will be a great addition to your new antenna. Lastly make sure your coax cable is RG6 not RG59, if you have 59 it will work just not as good as RG6. You will have more loss of signal with 59. Good luck and God Bless « Show Less
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yes that should work ok, however I would recomend if posible that you mount it outside on the roof about 25 to 30 feet off the ground. I also highly recommend this pre amp
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I think it may depend how far you are from the signals you would want to pick up. In your attic you may have an easier time directing the antenna to get the best signals. The antenna uses a conventional F connector to attach to wiring you may already have in the house.
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Yes, as a matter of fact, I live in a two story town home. I simply mounted it in the attic at the highest point possible. My town home has a central wiring box with a splitter that connects TV outlets in all the bedrooms and the living room, so I just dropped an RG6 cable from the antenna into the central box, and connected it to the splitter. You can also mount it outside on a pole, which is supposed to provide even better reception. For me, mounting it inside, on the wall would have been tacky. I wanted it out of site, so the attic was perfect. If you do not have access to the attic, and your apartment is not prewired with coax cable, the only thing you can do is mount it on the wall behind your TV. Yes, as a matter of fact, I live in a two story town home. I simply mounted it in the attic at the highest point possible. My town home has a central wiring box with a splitter that connects TV outlets in all the bedrooms and the living room, so I just dropped an RG6 cable from the antenna into the central box, and connected it to the splitter. You can also mount it outside on a pole, which is supposed to provide even better reception. For me, mounting it inside, on the wall would have been tacky. I wanted it out of site, so the attic was perfect. If you do not have access to the attic, and... » Read More Yes, as a matter of fact, I live in a two story town home. I simply mounted it in the attic at the highest point possible. My town home has a central wiring box with a splitter that connects TV outlets in all the bedrooms and the living room, so I just dropped an RG6 cable from the antenna into the central box, and connected it to the splitter. You can also mount it outside on a pole, which is supposed to provide even better reception. For me, mounting it inside, on the wall would have been tacky. I wanted it out of site, so the attic was perfect. If you do not have access to the attic, and your apartment is not prewired with coax cable, the only thing you can do is mount it on the wall behind your TV. « Show Less
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Yes. I do. When I dropped cable I used the existing distribution network installed inside for cable. There's an adapter at the antenna that connects to the same coax cable as in your home. Just drop the cable from your new antenna and connect to your inside network.
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The short answer is yes. I am assuming that you are not subscribing to a cable service and you just want to use the coax distribution system that is already installed in the house. The antenna comes with a transformer to convert the antenna to feed the coax that most CATV systems use. Be sure you make good tight connections and weather proof any outdoor connections. I have had very good results with this antenna
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I mounted it inside my attic. However, I had no signal at all. Antenna manufacturer said they had no coverage on that side of Baltimore city.
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Ray: Just go to Home Depot and purchase a 15' length of 1 1/4 " diameter aluminum pole. Any pole will do however. This antenna works best in the attic. Just mount the pole on the crossbeam somewhere and then aim it in the appropriate direction. In my case I bought a $10.00 pre-amp to give the signal a boost but I probably would not need it. It sounds like it will be outside. That's ok. Just a utility pole of some kind will work. I assume you will anchor it with a cement foundation, which is why mounting it inside(in the attic)works better. It is a Great Antenna and delivers HD pictures. You save money too. You won't need Cable or Satellite Dish anymore.
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I have a large outdoor type antenna in my attic. It works wonderfully well.
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It's hard to tell not knowing how or where you are setting your antenna up at. I put my antenna in the attic, just needed to splice into the existing antenna cable in the attic, I purchased RF connectors at Walmart, I also added an additional RF output above my fireplace, so I needed an RF HD split-er and some RF HD Cable. Depending on if you have some distance between your antenna and your junction box (place where all your tv cables meet-up, you can add an RF amplifier. Good Luck
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the one that comes with it is junk and is only 6 feet....any cable will work....the best thing to do is to go to you old cable box and back feed the wiring thats already in the house...i gotten a house with 6 tv's up and running this way without running one new wire!!! antenna is GREAT when you get it aimed right....moving it a inch in ether direction can make a station come in or not be there at all....make sure its over the roof line unless you know all the tv stations are in one direction...if you go to tvfool.com and type in your address is will show you where EVERY tv station is relitive to where you are so you know where to aim the antenna...also this one is NOT good if the station are over 45 miles
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I have a similar situation but don't know if it will work for you. The DB8e is the most powerful antenna I found so if it doesn't work, I don't know what would. My stations are all within 10 miles of my house. Locate the antenna where it isn't blocked by trees close to the antenna.
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If heard of people putting antennas in their attics`. I guess you could this one, too. If your attics big enough and your not to far from TV stations. Buildings and trees block tv signals, I would think an attic does the same? Putting this on a 20-25 ft. pole down the side of house & using Quad Sheild RG-6 coax 75 ohm Cable , probably would get you better signal & stations further away. Mines on a 50ft. tower connected to 50` feet of RG-6 cable down to the amp. & I`m getting stations 60 miles ( south & east) away.
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I would just to be on the safe side, especially if you decide to mount the antenna on your roof to prevent any electrical discharge from entering your home. But with it mounted in your attic, you don't need to run a ground.
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Yes you can install it in the attic - however - if you have a metal roof, or foil sheeting for insulation, the signal will be very attenuated so that you may not have decent reception. If the roof is wood sheeting and shingles, etc. (typical) you will be fine. The antenna mounts easily on a piece of PVC or metal pipe supported by the rafters in the attic. If you have PLENTY of room, you could also add a rotator to aim the antenna at different stations on the horizon. I have installed this antenna in this configuration more than once with excellent results. Bill.....
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Sure will. No problem using current cable. Just have to make sure it goes where you want to install the antenna.
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I mounted mine in the attic of a 2 story house and I don't have this issue. I know it does not work when I swap the amplifier with the mohu leaf one. Try mount higher or point the antenna to the TV station.
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No I am sorry but that will not work with your unit. This antenna is hooked up to a clearly marked area of your receiver which has two screws designated for this antenna. Sorry.
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Yes it should help you get much better reception.It is set up to be used as a 300 ohm hook-up which connects to two screws on the back of your unit. It should be clearly marked.The only difference there would be is if your receiver has a 75 ohm hook-up which will look like the same connector as your cable TV hook-up which will mean that you will need an adapter that Amazon offers as a choice when you order this Antenna. It is very easy to do.good luck and enjoy.