Loft Aerials can receive a weaker signal
Many if not all new build properties come with a stipulation in the contract that any TV aerial required is to be fitted internally. This is for aesthetics and not because it is a better way of doing it. Plus, in many installations an additional amplifier is required because of the reduced signal being received from within the loft.
What are the Benefits to having the Aerial Fitted in the Loft?
When should the Aerial be fitted outside instead of in the loft?
This is often the case in the more rural areas where hills and the lay of the land tend to get in the way and also, generally because the transmitter is a long way away. In these kind of scenarios it can sometimes be impossible to pick up a good enough signal from within a loft, even if it was to be boosted, it wouldn’t be enough.
How to Maximise the strength of a TV signal?
- Use a high gain aerial
- Increase the height of the aerial by using a tall mast
- Use only high-quality copper cable
- Make sure all connections are fitted correctly
- Use some sort of powered amplifier such as a masthead amp, with a 25db variable gain.