[JoMar]

Originally Posted by ukbill70

You gave the solution. Put up an outside antenna the TV cannot stop you and with the location you described it should work good.

And endear yourself to your neighbors.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by JoMar

And endear yourself to your neighbors.

The antenna is no more or less intrusive than the dishes, IMO. The FCC protects both.

[ricthemic]

Originally Posted by outlaw

I hope you consider your neighbors before installing an outdoor antenna. A bunch of houses with outdoor antennas will be an eyesore.

Do you also think the direct tv dishes on roofs and yards are an eyesore?

[l2ridehd]

Radient Barriers have been available on Villages homes for a long time as an option. My house was built in 2006 and has it. They do save energy cost. Not as much as good attic insulation, but does help.

I have been doing experiments and tests with garage insulation and have finally achieved a cooler in summer warmer in winter garage. I added 12 inches of insulation above, insulated doors, ceiling fans, and changed the lighting. Still got a few more tweaks but am almost there.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by l2ridehd

Radient Barriers have been available on Villages homes for a long time as an option. My house was built in 2006 and has it. They do save energy cost. Not as much as good attic insulation, but does help.

I have been doing experiments and tests with garage insulation and have finally achieved a cooler in summer warmer in winter garage. I added 12 inches of insulation above, insulated doors, ceiling fans, and changed the lighting. Still got a few more tweaks but am almost there.

I am in awe of all of your DIY skills, along with your astute common sense. Was not prepared for your added artistic ability when we came to see your pool.

Please share your mosaic.

Your fans,
Gracie and family.

[buzzy]

Originally Posted by l2ridehd

Radient Barriers have been available on Villages homes for a long time as an option. My house was built in 2006 and has it. They do save energy cost. Not as much as good attic insulation, but does help.

I have been doing experiments and tests with garage insulation and have finally achieved a cooler in summer warmer in winter garage. I added 12 inches of insulation above, insulated doors, ceiling fans, and changed the lighting. Still got a few more tweaks but am almost there.

There are several kinds of garage door insulation materials. Would you tell us what you picked and why? Ours faces west, and the afternoon temps are in the mid 90's. Thanks

[snowbird22154]

Originally Posted by ricthemic

Do you also think the direct tv dishes on roofs and yards are an eyesore?

I too "cut the cord" with Cable and also installed "outside" antenna as I couldn't get an antenna installed in roof by Village installer so installed "outside" antenna. We got 40 channels on a "good" day but mostly 5-6 (movie/news) channels regularly. We got ours from the Antenna guy at "Marion Market" Flea Mkt. He charged $120 PLUS installation but will try and find a "better" AMPLIFIED antenna as all I want is Local News as I have Netflix which I can also get free Fox etc "stories" saving a BUNDLE. Now if "The Villages" would let "other" competition in for Internet (ATT & others) we could probably save a lot more

[tuccillo]

If you are on the southside, there are 3 choices for internet already. It isn't clear to me that more are needed and that we would "save a lot more". Remember, infrastructure has to be installed. It isn't clear to me that other companies would want to start installing infrastructure where 3 choices already exist. North of 466A, there are 2 choices. You can also use cellphone companies for internet access, although this is not currently an optimal choice.

Originally Posted by snowbird22154

I too "cut the cord" with Cable and also installed "outside" antenna as I couldn't get an antenna installed in roof by Village installer so installed "outside" antenna. We got 40 channels on a "good" day but mostly 5-6 (movie/news) channels regularly. We got ours from the Antenna guy at "Marion Market" Flea Mkt. He charged $120 PLUS installation but will try and find a "better" AMPLIFIED antenna as all I want is Local News as I have Netflix which I can also get free Fox etc "stories" saving a BUNDLE. Now if "The Villages" would let "other" competition in for Internet (ATT & others) we could probably save a lot more

[JerryLBell]

Originally Posted by gap2415

Not so, some are the size of a small pie plate much smaller than direct tv dish, plus, it might be useable for a lightening rod to protect the house.

The wife and I bought a house in TV a few months ago and are renting it out until we retire and move there in a year or two. I was thinking about trying an antenna for OTA TV reception when we moved there (something I can't do where I live as I'm in a bit of a valley and the antenna tower would have to be about a hundred feet tall) but was concerned about the possibility of the antenna and tower being struck by lightning and frying my sizable investment in home theater equipment. Has the lightning protection on OTA antenna towers or mounts proven to be adequate for direct lightning strikes?

Also, it sounds like most folks aim their antennas south to pick up reception from Orlando. Are there any other stations in other directions that are within range of pickup that might make a motorized antenna worthwhile? Or are cities like Tampa, Daytona Beach, etc., just a bit too far for anything short of a tall tower and a large antenna?

[elmasdaughter]

Who is your AV expert? I cannot get Tom from Villages AV to answer my calls.

[T-325]

Is this foil part of the shingle or installed in the attic. i am re-roofing and wondering if the Landmark shingles or the felt has this foil backing. Nothing in the literature indicates this.

[blueash]

I have NO idea, but would it not be possible to still do the in the attic installation by simply removing a small part of the insulation to create a signal window in the exact spot where it is needed? Obviously being completely foiled can't be a requirement or one could never install a solar tube if it were illegal to disrupt the foil.

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by T-325

Is this foil part of the shingle or installed in the attic. i am re-roofing and wondering if the Landmark shingles or the felt has this foil backing. Nothing in the literature indicates this.

I have to think it is not part of the shingle but put on from the attic after the roof is done.

[tuccillo]

They may be using OSB with foil (aka radiant barrier) already attached to one side for the roof sheathing. It is installed with the foil facing the attic. Felt, peal and stick in the valleys, and shingles are installed on top of the roof sheathng.

Originally Posted by Jima64

I have to think it is not part of the shingle but put on from the attic after the roof is done.

[MWR46]

There are a number of "outside" antennas that are smaller than the satellite dishes which are located all over. To me, the "eye sore" is the >$300 a month the crooks at the cable companies were charging me. If my antenna bothers you, feel free to pay my bill !!!