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Re: TV Antenna Installation

To: Tom and Sharon Shirley <tshirley@vol.com>
Subject: Re: TV Antenna Installation
From: Jim Juhas <james.f.juhas@snet.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 14:35:27 -0400
Don't forget drip loops where the coax enters the building.  Probably won't
affect the signal, but you don't want water migrating into your walls, either.

Rush wrote:

> Get the double shielded coax that Radio Shack sells for installing
> dishes. I think its called RG6A or RG6Q or something like that. I
> installed it for the external portion of my downlead and was amazed at
> the improvement in clarity of the picture just by changing cables. I
> can't wait until I get a job so I can afford to buy enough to complete
> the internal run.
>
> Keep the cable as straight as possible and the bend radii as large as
> possible. Every sharp bend causes signal loss. I shoot for at least a
> foot radius in all my bends.
>
>
>
>
> Tom and Sharon Shirley wrote:
> >
> > Help guys!
> >
> > I've got my antennas already. They are a separate UHF and VHF set up. Does
> > anyone know where I can find some good instructions on wiring them in for
> > max performance. I'm looking for tips on what type of coax, what type of
> > amplifier (mast mounted or in the house, or both), etc.
> >
> > I've lived with marginal reception due to improper wiring and would like to
> > do it right, once and for all.
> >
> > Tom and Sharon Shirley

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