[Md girl]

Is anyone successfully using an outside antenna? If so what type is it and how many channels do u receive? Thanks in advance for your input

[BobnBev]

They are becoming very popular here. I'm thinking about getting one myself.

[keithgerri]

I live by Bonifay CC and I have a small digital antenna in attic and I receive around 70 channels out of Orlando, some religious,spanish but clearer than cable.Was under $30 from amazon. Have it working on 5 tvs.Has a booster and remote antenna rotation.Suppose to be good for 150 miles

[villagetinker]

I would love to know what antenna you have, I am about 1 mile from you in Pinellas, tried 2 antennas, both name brands, with amplification and get very marginal results. On a good day I get all 65 channels, most of the time 10 or less.

OP, it seems to depend on where you live in TV and of course the equipment installed.

[biker1]

I believe I have a DB4e mounted in the attic. I pull in about 50 channels from Orlando.

Originally Posted by Md girl

Is anyone successfully using an outside antenna? If so what type is it and how many channels do u receive? Thanks in advance for your input

[JerryP]

I’m in Lake Deaton, I have attic mounted antenna with a signal amplifier, points SE., great reception. I’m also noticing a lot of roof mounted antennas, probably would get much better reception then attic mounted but not very attractive.

[UpNorth]

Inside the attic is fine, but it may reduce your signal strength up to 30%. An amplifier may help in some cases. If you have radient barrier lining to the inside of your attic (metal foil), your signal strength will be cut back even more. Best results are with a roof mount, but be sure to ground your antenna if you do that. It can build up enough static electricity to damage your TV tuner.

[billethkid]

Related to OP request....for those who are using roof/attic
antenna, what/how do you record programs....current/future?

[villagetinker]

Db4e did not work for me, as well as another amplified antenna, I gave up...….

[biker1]

You are a bit north or me so a longer distance to Orlando. Perhaps you are at a lower elevation also?? My DB4E is mounted at the the peak of the attic. We pull in NBC, the hardest station to get, nearly all the time. Occasionally we can't get it.

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Db4e did not work for me, as well as another amplified antenna, I gave up...….

[Dan9871]

Originally Posted by billethkid

Related to OP request....for those who are using roof/attic
antenna, what/how do you record programs....current/future?

There are a number of DVR devices for OTA (i.e. over the air, antenna). You can search for OTA DVR to find them. Most have a subscription fee in addition initial equipment cost.

Here is an article about some of them.

The Best OTA DVR for your Antenna | Grounded Reason

These days though if you have internet anyhow streaming might cost less and be more convenient.

[jeriteri]

[QUOTE=keithgerri;1595127]I live by Bonifay CC and I have a small digital antenna in attic and I receive around 70 channels out of Orlando, some religious,spanish but clearer than cable.Was under $30 from amazon. Have it working on 5 tvs.Has a booster and remote antenna rotation.Suppose to be good for 150 miles[

You guys could start a successful business installing those things if their going to work as good as yours.

[Dirtracer49]

Just curious if there are restrictions on outdoor antennas??

[Dan9871]

Originally Posted by Dirtracer49

Just curious if there are restrictions on outdoor antennas??

There are no restrictions.

There are no restrictions even if your deed covenant restricts them. The FCC has ruled that outdoor antenna can be used even if there are agreements that restrict their use.

[village dreamer]

I have a Walmart antenna , ematic model $29.98 on line. works great in the attic.