New Construction Attic Antenna Concerns

[osu1991]

I'd throw some 1/4 sheets (2'x4') of plywood up there to help with footing to stand on in that area.

 

[primestar31]

I tried to put in a full panoramic photo of the attic area, but the site said that was too big. Anyway, I opted for the Televes Dat Boss Mix LR Full band antenna. I did some measurements in the space shown, and I can just squeeze in the antenna without disturbing the duct work. It's a bit of a no man's land with no flooring, so I'd probably have to sit on those thin pieces of wood while assembling the whole thing, but it's the only usable space I have without having to crawl under all of the duct work.
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You see those METAL FOIL wrapped ducts? Well, those are going to play havoc with you being able to receive good solid signals up there. I wouldn't do it, BUT, if it's your only option, feel free to try it. You might get lucky.

 

[navychop]

I ended up putting down “walkways” (crawlways?) in my attics. Dish guy appreciated it.

I was going up there too often not to. Installing attic exhaust fan, wiring cat 5, coax etc. And lighting.

 

[TNGuy84]

After much frustration, I decided to forego my plan. With the antenna at full length. I was facing the issue of potentially puncturing my duct work with the UHF directors or bending the low VHF reflector on the back end. I could leave off a set of directors and the reflector, but I figured I’d compromise the antennas overall gain. Since I paid $200 for all of that, it’d be a waste to not use it to its full functionality. It was worth a shot anyway. Thanks for everyone’s help. I may just get the cheapest Televes outdoor antenna and call it a day.

 

[navychop]

Televes is a good brand.