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Indoor Antennas: Types & Placement
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Before choosing a location for your indoor antennas, you’ll need to understand how your
indoor antennas broadcast signal. You'll have both dome and panel antennas included in the
box, so that you can install whichever will work best for your space.
Panel Antennas
A panel antenna has a narrower “spray” (technically called a “beamwidth”). This means that it
directs signal in one direction, and not in a circle, like a dome antenna. Panel antennas should
be installed on a wall near the perimeter of the coverage area for best results. For example,
you might use a panel at the end of the hallway or at one end of your house.
Dome Antennas
Dome antennas should be installed in the ceiling, centrally to the area you are looking to
cover. Some (but less) signal will also radiate upwards to cover the floor above. You’ll need to
have access to an attic or crawl space to run the cable.
