Rooftop television antennas are more beneficial than their indoor counterparts as they possess an obstructed view of the towers utilized by the local TV networks for transmitting free signals. It is important for a cable attached to an antenna to have a connection to the TV set in a home. This involves a straightforward procedure and the use of some tools that may be present in most homes. Also, hardware store supplies may be needed. The following are the steps in setting up a rooftop television antenna.
Put the Television Bracket On Your Roof
The antenna must be in an area of the roof where the sky is viewed with obstruction. You need to secure the bracket to your roof using roofing nails. You have the option to make use of an automatic roofing nail gun so that the procedure will not take so much time like when you do with manual nailing.Waterproof the Roofing Nails
In order to do this, you can simply apply silicon paste over the nails. Allow the paste to sit for one hour before you continue to the next step.Loosen the Screws
The screws around the bracket's collar can be loosened using your fingers. The pole should be placed at the television antenna's bottom through the collar and then into the top bracket's hole.Rotate the Wire Elements of the Antenna
The rotation should be done in the local television network tower's general direction using a compass. The television network towers can be found by visiting the site of a local TV station. The set screws must be tightened using your fingers and then using pliers.Screw the Antenna Cable's End
You can do this by applying silicon paste on the coax output. Allow the paste to set for a couple of hours before you proceed.Drill a Hole
The hole should be found next to the wall of the window using a portable drill. The coaxial television antenna cable should be run over the roof's edge and through your home's hole. This cable should be run over the TV set and along the baseboard. Attach the cable's end into the coax input found on the television's back. The cable must be stapled to the baseboard using U-clamp nails through a staple gun.You just have to remember that if you are living in a condo or apartment building you need to get permission from the owner for mounting a roof antenna. This is always true when you are not staying in a private house.
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