Installation question...

[mjferguson]

I want to install an antenna in my attic space to get HD locals. The line running from my Satellite runs directly through where I will pu the antenna. Space is limited so it can't be a huge antenna. My question is what is a good antenna that I can put in the attic and how do I install this in the middle of the line? I am about 20 miles from my local towers and I will need a UHF/VHF antenna to get all the channels.

[Visitor]

I want to install an antenna in my attic space to get HD locals. The line running from my Satellite runs directly through where I will pu the antenna. Space is limited so it can't be a huge antenna. My question is what is a good antenna that I can put in the attic and how do I install this in the middle of the line? I am about 20 miles from my local towers and I will need a UHF/VHF antenna to get all the channels.

I would get the Radio Shack VU-90 Combo antenna. As far as cutting your line and running your antenna off of the sat cable I wouldn't. I think it would be cheaper as well as better performance for the antenna to run a seperate line. If you can't run a seperate line I think lowes and Circuit City have the combiners you need. You will also need fittings for your cable.

[Mike500]

You need a really powerful antenna in any attic to counter the signal "blocking" effect of structures. The Channel Master 4228 would be the only antenna that has any chance of receiving a clear UHF digital signal, even at 20 miles.

[boba]

You need a really powerful antenna in any attic to counter the signal "blocking" effect of structures. The Channel Master 4228 would be the only antenna that has any chance of receiving a clear UHF digital signal, even at 20 miles.He is looking for VHF also Mike 4228 is UHF only. If he can make up his mind how far away he is from the broadcast towers it would help. The VU-90 should be under $40 and relatively small to fit in an attic I would give it a try, the worst that could happen is he would return it.
:)

[Mike500]

The Winegard GS2000 amplified Sensar would be your best bet in an attic. It's small and will work with VHF/UHF.

You can get it at either;

www.starkelectronic.com

or

www.solidsignal.com

[jdspencer]

What was referred to above as a combiner for the OTA onto a sat line is called a diplexer. And you want ones that only pass DC on the Sat leg. You will two, one to combine the OTA and one to separate at the receiver. And, there is a small insertion loss using diplexers.