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Andy Luckman (AJL Electronics) wrote:

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The Natural Philosopher wrote:

My experience in a nutshell.

The only advantage in going outside is greater height and a room for a
bigger array.

My 25 year experience.

Don't even consider loft aerials.

Most of the houses I've lived in for the past 40 years have had loft
aerials. It's never been a problem for me.

My advice to a DIYer is try the loft first. If it's no good you haven't
lost anything and you may save a packet.

Hear hear.

The requiremenst to get in and out and hacve a satisfactory aerial
installed in double quick time with good relaible reception means that
about 10-20% of the time a loft won't work. That is enough of a risk for
the average pro installer to not do it.

For DIOY, a decent narrow beam wideband aerial often does work.

Aerials are very inexpensive..if it doesn't work inside..put it outside.

MBQ