Time for the question and answer game. This question comes from a TV antenna owner in Omaha, Nebraska.
“I have an older rooftop antenna. I had it professionally tuned to receive the best possible signal in my area. The only problem I am having is that the past couple weeks have been considerably windy and my antenna keeps moving around. My signal is still quite good, but I have noticed a difference. I am afraid that eventually a bad storm will come and send my antenna falling to the ground, damaging it beyond repair. I am considering having my antenna remounted in my attic. Any advice?” – Travis, Omaha A loose antenna that is constantly being affected by blustery winds is quite frustrating. Yes, you can have your antenna remounted in your attic, but there are a few considerations to take into account before moving your antenna from your current location. Most TV antennas that are erected in an inside location lose about 35% – 50% signal strength. The reason is that walls and a lower location, even just a few feet lower than an antenna placed outside on the roof, can hinder signals from the broadcast tower. Another consideration is the available space in your attic. Attics are crowded, tight places and sometimes we use them for long-term storage making them less than ideal places for installing an antenna. Remember Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase? He sat in his attic, comfortably watching old movies and reminiscing about the past. Yeah, only in the movies are attics that large. The majority of American attics are spaces too tight for even a mouse to comfortably enjoy. You may want to call a professional installer and ask someone to come out to take a look at your current antenna. It may be fixable with just a simple adjustment by adding a screw or two to get you back to enjoying the amazing digital signal you know and love.
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