Proper antenna placement has a lot to do with the channels you pick up. Discover here how to install your over-the-air tv antenna.

If you're installing your own TV antenna for the first time, you probably have a lot of questions.
Roof antenna installation is a delicate process, one that you will have to get exactly right if you wish to get the channels that you want to see.
While antenna placement is an exact science, it is possible for anybody to master it. Read on to find out everything you need to know about how to install antenna devices above your home.
- Find Out What Antenna You Need
Before getting into the nitty-gritty of how to install TV antenna parts, you will need to figure out exactly what antenna you need.
Your needs will depend on where you can place the antenna and how far away the stations are that you want to pick up.
Do your research to figure out what antenna will give you the reach that you need.
- Consider Your Building
If you're considering an outdoor antenna, then the kind of building you live in is a crucial consideration.
According to this article on the costs of antenna installation, standalone, single-story homes are the cheapest and easiest places for antenna positioning.
Meanwhile, apartment buildings are more complex and costly to install on.
- Antenna Placement: Indoor or Outdoor?
Deciding whether to install your antenna indoors our outdoors is a crucial consideration.
In this country and in this day and age, most people tend to opt for indoor antennas. However, you may only be able to get the antenna height and direction you wish for by placing it outdoors.
Do your research to see which situation will give you the service you require.
- Mount the Antenna
Once you have the facts established, it is time to begin the TV antenna installation process. There are three main ways to do this:
- Wall installation - for this, you will need wall brackets that will hold the mast in place.
- Chimney installation - for this, you can use chimney straps to attach the mast to your home's chimney.
- Rooftop Installation - you can use a standard adjustable antenna mount to attach the mast to the roof of your house.
Remember, no matter which way you mount it, always make sure that the mast is totally verticle, otherwise, you will struggle to get reception.
- Run the Cable to Your TV
Once your antenna is safely mounted and stable, it's time to connect it to your television. Simply attach one end of the coaxial cable to your antenna, to begin with.
Then you will likely need to drill holes in your roof or walls in order to run the cable through your house to connect it to the TV. Make sure that you are creating the shortest route possible for the wire.
Once this is complete, all you need to do is take the final step of grounding the antenna to protect it against lightning strikes.
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