Does Attic Antenna Need Ground

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Does attic antenna need ground.

If it needs grounding it can t go in the attic because code requires that grounded antennae be on the edge of the roof and that the wire from the antenna to the ground follow a straight line path or something like that i m not the electrician. Consider the in the attic shortwave listeners swl loop antenna over snake in the attic antenna. Typically the house wiring and gutters represent a much lower impedance path to ground for lightning than the floating attic antenna. Attic antenna not doing much.

For all practical purposes an attic antenna is considered and indoor antenna and does not require any special grounding. Grounding an attic antenna. This antenna features a patented design that generates enough power to provide a signal to multiple televisions in one home even when located in an attic and it can support a variety of. Lightning will be attracted to taller objects since it looks for the path of least resistance.

Ground an antenna in the attic. In the case of an attic installation your tv antenna will be sheltered from the environment so there s no need to ground it for that reason. Scanner antenna in attic does it need a ground. Ground attic antenna through ac ground.

I have no idea how to ground it though. I want to cut the cord and put a antenna in my attic. My house ground rod is not to far from where the antenna will go but the copper will have to go out and down one side of my house. Always a good idea to ground but really the chances are very slim depending on the amount of trees around your home.

Grounding an attic mounted antenna. Afaik you don t need to ground an indoor attic antenna.