How much better is an outdoor antenna located on the roof vs. located in an attic.

Also, is it worth doing an outdoor/attic antenna if it can't be rotated.

Many thanks,

EdS

 Well, all things considered here, - Markw* 20:15:36 06/17/04 (3)
 Re: Well, all things considered here, - EdS 17:47:14 06/18/04 (2)
 Re: Well, all things considered here, - Markw* 18:11:11 06/18/04 (1)

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 Well, all things considered here, - Markw* 20:15:36 06/17/04 (3)
 Re: Well, all things considered here, - EdS 17:47:14 06/18/04 (2)
 Re: Well, all things considered here, - Markw* 18:11:11 06/18/04 (1)
 Re: Well, all things considered here, - Bluedog 17:22:30 07/10/04 (0)

Unless extreme weather is a major issue, I'd put outside and as high up as I could.

As far as a rotater goes, the answer to this depends greatly on your location (direction) relative to that of the stations you want to receive, the distance between you and them and the terrain between you and them.

I'm just outside of NYC and do quite well with a cheapo turnstile on a 10" mast on the chimney. All fairly local stations in all directions are readily available with this setup.

Your situation may differ. If you are in the middle of nowhere, many, many miles from the station, you'll need a directional yagi.... maybe even a really, really big 'un if you are far enough.

If all stations are in one direction, you won't need a rotator. If they are all over the map, then you'll need that rotator.

But, then again, you didn't offer any clues to what you need.

Thanks for your reply. I live in a suburban (somewhat) rual area b/w Cleveland & Akron (about 30 & 15 miles away). I just moved here, but seem to like stations from both. I own my home and there are no association rules. Each home is on at least a 1/2 acre lot.

The reason for my inquiry is I'm looking for the simplest way to get good FM. Stationary, attic option would be easiest (and wouldn't have to worry about it blowing away), but if the difference will be significant, I will go w/ the rotary, outdoor option. I will be using a nice Sony tuner and have arranged for Don Scott to modify it in the near future.

Many thanks,

EdS

I'd still mount it on a mast on the roof. The main rule for antennas is that the higher you mount it, the better the reception. In any case, if you do decide to go for a directional antenna and a rotor after all, you'll already have the mast installed. That's more than half the battle. ...and these omnis aren't bank busters either.

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