Attic antennas offer decent reception without the obtrusive look of a rooftop antenna. They often receive better reception than indoor antennas but may not perform as well as roof-mounted options. ... Antennas offer a variety of mounting options. They can be placed on the attic floor or installed on the ceiling or a wall.

Do digital antennas work in attics?

Well, yes antennas are installed in attics all the time. And in most cases they function well enough to receive most if not all TV signals at a location. ... On the other, the structure of your house and roof might impact your indoor TV reception by weakening signals.

Do you need to ground an antenna in the attic?

TV antennas in the attic do not require grounding. However, because the coax cable will run on the exterior of the house I recommend that the coax cable be grounded at the location near to where it re-enters your home. ... The signal splitter becomes the ground block and grounds the coax cable.