I have read many mixed opinions on grounding in the attic so i have decided to ground just to be safe side.
Attic antenna ground plane mesh.
If the vertical space is limited like 5ft or less you can even replace the screwdriver whip with a short mast or wire that turns into a.
If you can use a ground mounted mesh radial field then you can gain much needed antenna radiator length by running the radiator wire up the side of the house and then to the roof peak in a sort of inverted l arrangement.
The kb9vbr 2 meter j pole antenna is 69 inches tall overall.
The ge 20431 futura outdoor indoor attic tv antenna is one of the best looking options on the market.
Wire mesh attic ground plane with wire ah 4 tuner.
The ge 33692 attic mount hd antenna is a notable example of an antenna specially designed for placement in the attic.
Instead of using traditional radial wires for the counterpoise i m considering using 23 gauge galvanized wire mesh 1 2 x 1 2 x 36 weave fencing material.
To function properly the other half of the antenna will need radial wires or some other type of ground plane.
If so imagine covering lots of the attic in chicken wire and planting a good medium size screwdriver antenna up there with a huge ground plane made of chicken wire stapled to the top of the ceiling joists.
Hi all due to hoa crankiness i have decided to install a couple antennas in my attic.
I want to cut the cord and put a antenna in my attic.
Also i installed a little wil on a large plate of metal to hopefully act as a serviceable ground plane.
If i just stuck the antenna in the attic and ran the coax about 20 feet to the scanner would i need.
I strung up a 1 2 wave dipole for the 10 meter band.
Lets say i got a scantenna or a diamond discone antenna and put it in my attic i have a standard bi level with plywood roofing and regular fiberglass shingles or whatever they are made out of.
Provided you have a large attic or don t mind putting it on the roof we don t see any reason not to give this model a shot.
This antenna has all the reception power of an outdoor antenna but features a curved metal frame of reflectors that are designed for fitting easily into smaller attic spaces.
If the top of the antenna touches the walls or roof the performance may be affected slightly.
My house ground rod is not to far from where the antenna will go but the copper will have to go out and down one side of my house.
I did that because my dipole seemed to just pick up a bunch of static and not much else.
Installation was simple enough.
It s a long way from the rabbit ear designs you might think of when picturing indoor antennas and much cooler looking than the metal contraptions often found outdoors.
This sleek futuristic antenna easily blends in thanks to an.
A 5 feet long 5 coaxial cable is also supplied with the antenna so you ll be able to use it to transmit a signal to 2 separate tv sets.
You will need a peak in your attic that is tall enough for the antenna to fit.
