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Mar 17, 2020 · In this video I provide six ways you can mount and install a TV antenna outside on the trim of your roof, chimney, and exterior wall. An outdoor "Digital" HD TV Antenna Setup will get you...
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Jan 17, 2013 · Unsure where to point your antenna / aerial to? What tools you will need, A short guide about the basics for the DIY home installation or repair. How to install a Television Aerial /...
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May 10, 2017 · An easy step-by-step guide to outside television antenna installations. Antenna's must be properly grounded for best reception and safety. This video illustrates all the major points you do...
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How Much Does It Cost to Install a TV Antenna?
When installing a TV antenna, you’ll basically pay for the hardware – the antenna itself and any parts shipped with it. Do-it-yourselfers won’t spend a dime on labor of course. But hiring a professional to do a proper job will probably cost the equivalent of around two to three months of your cable bill. I’ve written more on the topic herebut the actual price will also depend on the complexity of your installation.
Asking for Assistance
Even if you don’t call a professional, I recommend asking one or two other people to assist with the installation. Besides helping with the installation itself, another person such as a spouse, friend, or neighbor can stand by the TV and give feedback on the number and quality of channels you’re getting as you orient the antenna in different directions. Walkie-talkies or a smartphone app such as FaceTime (available on Apple devices) are great communication tools for this.
Know the Specifications of Your TV
Before installing an antenna, you should first take a look at your TV. Now there are real TVs, and then there are “kinda sorta” TVs. Don’t be fooled by these latter types; they have big screens and look like TVs on the outside, but they’re missing a crucial part for usage with an antenna: a digital (ATSC) tuner. A digital tuner receives the signal from your antenna (in digital format) and converts it to analog picture and sound for your television.
Step 1: Find Your Local TV Stations
As with real estate prices, TV antenna reception is all about location. The first thing you need to do is find the locations of local transmission towers to understand what kind of antenna you’ll eventually need and how to orient it. The best place to find which TV stations are available is to have a look at your area on the RabbitEars website. This will give you a list of real(otherwise known as “RF” or radio frequency) channels being broadcast in your area — in the UHF and VHF bands. Here’s...
Step 2: Shop For Your Antenna
Now that you know the locations, distances, and frequency bands of local TV stations, it’s time to get a TV antenna.
Step 4: Prepare the Tools
Get all your tools and parts together before starting the installation. Make sure your tools are in working order and that all the antenna’s parts have been delivered, by cross-referencing these with the antenna installation manual. Inspecting and gathering everything together in one place beforehandmight spare you some frustration later as you’re setting up the antenna.
After you’ve set up your outdoor antenna with good reception, you should take the additional step of grounding itto protect against static discharges and the effects of indirect lightning strikes.
Setting up an outdoor TV antenna isn’t rocket science. You’ll need patience and sufficient time for both the preparation and the actual installation steps. If you don’t have the time or inclination, you can always call a professional to set it up for you. Make sure that you’ve purchased the appropriate antenna for your needs and that, after the ins...
To install your antenna you will need the following: Antenna of your choice. 75 ohm to 300 ohm transformer (should come with new antenna) Mounting kit (braces, u-bolts, etc.) Mast (antenna must be 10 feet (3.04 meters) above roof, you will need a 12 feet (3.66 meters) mast or two 6 feet (1.83 meters masts if you add a rotator)
- 1. There are pros and cons from both types of antennas. Indoor antennas are: Easy to install, almost right out of the box. Some have great receptiv...
- 2. To install your antenna you will need the following: Antenna of your choice. 75 ohm to 300 ohm transformer (should come with new antenna)...
- 3. If you chose to install your antenna using the wall mount, you need to drill pilot holes for the bolts that will anchor the braces to the wall....
- 4. The answer is yes. You can enjoy HDTV with an old VHF/UHF antenna. According to the Antenaweb site you can still use VHF to receive channels of...
Feb 27, 2020 · We've shown you how to build six DIY antenna projects: An antenna using just a paperclip The card and foil antenna A fractal antenna The coat hanger antenna Big Bertha A super long-range DIY TV antenna
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Aug 27, 2020 · How to Install an Outdoor Antenna. Outdoor antenna installation is a tricky job, especially if you’re nor familiar with it already. We’re here to help you through your process so that you don’t damage your device or put your life at risk.
