I have a winegard ap 8700 preamp and a rs 20db amp which gets me my strongest signals.
Antenna attic aluminum siding.
Aluminum siding is bad for tv reception no doubt about it.
Exceptions are aluminum siding stucco which has an embedded metal screen and foil backed insulation all of which totally block all signals.
But it has to be better than just putting the antenna next to the tv.
Savvy cord cutters know that an over the air ota tv antenna is the best and most cost effective way to watch your local broadcast tv stations like abc cbs nbc pbs and fox.
I have 2 antennas and 1 is in my basement not near a window and the channels come in great.
It is connected with 125 ft.
Above the top of the aluminum siding.
Your best bet would be to place the antenna in a window facing the towers.
One source says that attic antenna lose about 50 of signal strength presumably due to signal losses in the roof.
I have aluminum siding on my house and i get great reception.
Don t trap your antenna with any type of interference.
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.
I have tried other antennas and the mohi leaf amplified is the best antenna with the best reception.
Concrete and most bricks have moderate water content but their thickness is enough to block all signals.
Especially since the outside walls of my home has aluminum siding.
I ve been doing some internet research reading technical descriptions on the web such as.
Along with your tv antenna and your location the next critical aspect in your ability to receive free.
In a desert plywood becomes so dry that it causes no signal loss at all even for uhf.
If you have no other choice but for an attic antenna then it is your best choice.
The house has aluminum siding but the antenna is mounted in the peak of the roof 4 ft.
Top sources of obstruction interference that can impact your over the air tv reception.
The ge 33692 attic mount hd antenna is a notable example of an antenna specially designed for placement in the attic.
The metal siding will certainly attenuate the signal but it depends on what you are trying to receive the frequency their power distance from you the gain of your antenna and the loss of your downlead.
However it is possible some blockage or scattering of signals may occur.
