[mythtv-users] Reconnecting an old antenna
jims.junkmail at comcast.net
jims.junkmail at comcast.net
Thu Dec 20 21:19:50 UTC 2007
Try this site...
http://www.dennysantennaservice.com/1170980.html (not affiliated)
-- The MFG. expected life of an antenna is about 10-15 years. Of course they want to sell you a new antenna! YMMV Good cable may cost more than a new antenna.
-- You should use RG-6 Quad Shield for shorter runs or consider RG 11 if the length is over ~100 feet. You will loose more signal at the higher channels first. You may need a Mast head pre-amplifier, these are 'special' low-noise amplifiers intended to account for losses in the cable to the house, and are different than distribution amplifiers.
The NEC is pretty specific about how to ground a system. So, Yes it needs to be grounded, and sorry I can't explain with proper detail... The antenna and the coax are grounded.
JJW
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