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Old 06-29-2015, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Villages Audio Video View Post
Just a quick correction. It's 30%, not 30db.

I've had a few emails and website submissions asking about roof top installations. I will not install an antenna outdoors. They are not attractive . I live in the Villages and I don't want to see them and I'm sure your neighbors wouldn't either. Also, my license does not allow roof penetrations. Putting an antenna outdoors doesn't automatically give you a stronger signal unless you can get it above the roof line. It's a challenge here folks, we're 60+ miles away from the transmission towers.
you don't have to penetrate a roof you can go in the soffit and if you are on a gable mount that would be easy.
You are taking a position that you will not install antennas outside because YOU feel they are not attractive. not everyone feels the way you do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is fine and your prerogative.
It is also obvious that if you are putting an outside antenna in, then it should be above the roof line for the best reception.
That is the whole reason of going outside is to reduce the DB loss.
I also understand the challenges of installing an antenna 60 miles away from the broadcaster, this is why they make high gain antennas and amplifiers.
I am not sure i understand your point except you don't want to put any outside antenna on a rooftop, which is your prerogative.