I have read many mixed opinions on grounding in the attic so i have decided to ground just to be safe side.
Antenna attic grounding.
This is great for the amateur radio.
Most customers who mount an antenna in their attic end up installing a preamp on their antennas.
Remember that grounding a tv antenna that s installed outdoors can minimize the effects of indirect lightning strikes or static electric buildup during storms.
This video explains the ways to properly ground an outdoor tv antenna according to national electric code.
Using an antenna mast ground clamp run the other end of the ground wire you connected in step 2 to your antenna mast and secure it tightly.
Does an attic mounted antenna need to be grounded.
It seems the attic will negate most risks.
I want to cut the cord and put a antenna in my attic.
I have no idea how to ground it though.
Does the moving air coming through these vents create any risk for the indoor antenna.
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.
The house will act as a natural shield and as long as your attic mounted antenna system is independent to the rest of your antennas lightning won t be an issue.
A second advantage to mounting the antenna in the attic is that you will be protected from lightning strikes in the event of severe weather.
Step 3 how to properly ground a tv antenna mast.
Originally posted by gerryp123 great ota reception with an attic antenna no amp but i m sure a lighning strike near my hdtv would ruin my day.
All outdoor antennas should be grounded to avoid s.
Again the clamp you will need will depend on the diameter of your antenna mast.
Step 4 how to ground your coax cable.