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Anonymous-0 · Mar 18, 2009

Got my antanna on roof what you guys do with cable? Run down roof and drill hole in wall?

2t2@IA · Mar 18, 2009

Depends on the situation. The "hole in the wall" is one way. On one house with a basement, I drilled a hole in the box sill and ran the wire in the basement and up through the wall or floor. Also, on some single story houses you can go into the attic and then down the wall. Hope this helps.

tjdub · Mar 19, 2009

Here is a PDF file that has excellent instructions and pictures for proper antenna installation.

In order to be up to code, you need to put a grounding block in the coax near where it enters the house. This is to prevent the build-up of static electricity in the antenna (helps avoid lightning strikes).

Also you need a drip-loop in the coax where it enters the exterior wall to prevent water damage. Also use silicon. I have some bad water damage in my house from an improper antenna install 30 years ago.
Antenna Installation Guide

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