Will this antenna work in an attic (my cable run is about 40)?
1714348
Depends on your signal strength which is based on two factors: (1) how far away you are from the transmitter(s) (2) the amount of line of sight obstructions (the attic would count as one). There are web sites and smart-phone apps that can help you figure this out based on your location. Other alternative is to experiment and see what happens. As someone noted, some channels may come in when others don't so there is no simple answer to your question.
1714349
If you require a longer coax than that which came in the box (12 feet), you might consider buying an amplifier to help it out. Otherwise, placing it horizontally near a wall closest to your weakest stations should do the trick.
1714350
this antenna will work anywhere a signal gets through the air for about 70 miles.
1714351
I have mine in the attic because of zoning ( no outside roof antennas ). Regardless of the name, it is a little directional. I can get all the stations south of me (15 miles) or all the stations north of me ( 40 miles ) but not both. So mounted it on an antenna rotor, works great. Been using it since they all went digital and no cable bill.
1361251
Yes. I mounted it in the attic and it works well. Our local stations' transmitters are pretty closely clustered and about 35 miles away (in Raleigh). I recommend the use of a compass (phone app works) and zip ties to get the antenna pointed just right.
966643
This antenna should work fine. You may have to adjust the power setting to keep the levels within fcc limits.
1651000
That's where mine is. If your roof is wood and asphalt shingle AND you can get it high enough, it should be fine. I pull every channel that is available in my area (50 miles) which equals 36 channels. It does a very good job and my antenna is just 13'8" from ground level. Love the High Def reception
1280721
probably -- and i think you can return it if not. i'm on Lower East Side Manhattan on a high floor and easily found location to hang antenna that receives ALL TV signals...
1888459
This antenna is not designed to pick up low V signals such as channel 4. However, in relatively strong signal areas it might pick it up anyway. You would probably have to try it first to see if it works.
326863
Installed mine in the attic which was 16 feet off the ground. Pulled in more stations than antenna web indicated I would.
209245
I did not gnd it as my antenna was mounted in my attic. U can try to gnd to anything metal pipe which is going down to the ground
81021
This is the second antenna I installed in my attic (I moved from the first house and left the antenna). I didn't run a ground wire to either antenna. It will work fine without a ground. I think the ground wire is to discharge any static in the atmosphere. You should not have any static issues in your enclosed attic.
1303724
This is a directional antenna. you need to point it in the direction where you want to get the signal. This is regardless if in the attic or on top of the roof.
1553741
If you have a big attic you can but most probably you will have to assemble it in the attic. My antenna seems very directional; that is, it will pick up stations only from the direction it is pointing. So unless you have plenty of room to move the antenna around in the attic to find the stations you want, you may be saying a lot of four letter words.
1985735
It depends where you mount the antenna. Mine is mounted inside my attic, 2 stories up, and I get all the Detroit area tv stations real good.They range from 2 miles to 40 miles away.
1659067
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.
1489122
I am not sure, but I would expect that it would. However, the thing is so inexpensive (about $32) you could buy another if it didn't. It's still a lot cheaper than cable and this is a really good HD antenna.
1612555
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.
1678976
yes it should work, the antenna gave me issues with a metal chimney so plan where you install it carefully
2165132
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