[mythtv-users] OTA and attic antenna

[R. G. Newbury]

On 10/05/2012 10:33 AM, Tyler T wrote:
>> my next approach is to
>> run cat5 up there and put the HDHR in the attic too.
>
> Make sure your attic is adequately vented. If your insulation is
> covering your soffit vents, for example, it can exceed 140°F up there
> in the summer which the HDHR might not like.

And it can be near that even in cooler weather. Two weeks ago I moved 
the small antenna from my attic. It was about 55 degrees F outside and 
probably well over 100 F in the attic. Luckily, I could reach everything 
while standing on a ladder under the access hatch, so I did not have to 
put on the full tyvek coveralls I usually have to put on to protect 
myself from the glassfiber. But it was HOT up there.

If you do put the hdhr there, put it near or just under/beside a vent or 
it will not last long.
G.