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Originally Posted by Larryandlinda
We have not had cable ‘ back up north’ since the 80’s and have rooftop rabbit ears that get 100 OTA stations from DC and Baltimore.
In TV we have one in the attic but may add a tower up top of the roof - while ‘the covenants’ in TV say no aerials , the FCC (for now) says sorry Mr developer , you can’t do anything to restrict deceiving a broadcast signal.
Same with our clothesline - the environmental departments of the gov say the developer can’t interfere with something that helps keep the planet cleaner ( and our clothing fresher)
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It may be best to have a professional installer. We live in a fringe area so it is important to get a good high antenna for best reception. As you said. The FCC law states they have the requirements for antenna & installation placement for OTA, not a developer. HOWEVER, installers don’t usually ground the coax nor the mask as required by code. I ended up grounding myself as it is easy to google the grounding requirements. You can talk to the installer beforehand. But get the full price as they like to give a base price but upgrade when they come to your home, which they know you needed in the first price.