Does it work in a basement null

The antenna needs to be near a window to "capture" a signal. So if your plans are to put it in an egress or an external wall window, it will pick up some channels. If you put it right next to the TV, it is very unlikely this will work.

I guess it depends how deep and what your basement walls are made of. I would think you would still get some reception with this antenna. Just maybe have it as close to the door to the basement as possible. Worse comes to worse, if it does not work, bestbuy will take it back.

No. I placed it by the window and it gets a signal if the window's open. But as soon as I close it, I lose all signals!

Only if your channel signals are strong enough.

It would probably work in a basement and pick up a few channels if you have a good unobstructed window to set it up in. Or if you add a coax extender cable down from an upper level and set the unit up in a better position upstairs. Ours is in a first floor window and we get about 18-20 channels. Picks up Fox, NBC, and CBS really well and that was our biggest concern.

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The antenna needs to be near a window to "capture" a signal. So if your plans are to put it in an egress or an external wall window, it will pick up some channels. If you put it right next to the TV, it is very unlikely this will work.
Answered by Susan 6 years ago
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I guess it depends how deep and what your basement walls are made of. I would think you would still get some reception with this antenna. Just maybe have it as close to the door to the basement as possible. Worse comes to worse, if it does not work, bestbuy will take it back.
Answered by twcsmom 5 years ago
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No. I placed it by the window and it gets a signal if the window's open. But as soon as I close it, I lose all signals!
Answered by Ixsterski 6 years ago
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Only if your channel signals are strong enough.
Answered by Petercplus 6 years ago
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It would probably work in a basement and pick up a few channels if you have a good unobstructed window to set it up in. Or if you add a coax extender cable down from an upper level and set the unit up in a better position upstairs. Ours is in a first floor window and we get about 18-20 channels. Picks up Fox, NBC, and CBS really well and that was our biggest concern.
Answered by WillE 6 years ago
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