Coax grounding block for antenna reception?

I am remodeling my basement where I already have Satellite TV in the house. However, for the short term I would like to connect some basement TV to antenna. My antena wire appears to be damanaged and I really don't want to crawl around in the the attic to fix it.

Can I use a coax grounding block with a copper wire to my cold water line for conduction to get reception? If I take a coax cable and connect it to a TV and touch the other end to the copper water line, I do get reception.

Thanks!!

Answer:
I guess the simple answer is "if you get reception doing it, then go ahead".

I work with telecomms and transmitters, but not entirely sure what you are referring to when you mention a "coax grounding block"

Do you mean, "grounding the shield of the coax to the water pipe"?

If the problem is just where the shield has been damaged and the centre conductor is intact, then yes, this may well work - though you may get some interference depending on how much of the shield / braid has been damaged / removed.

Mark

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