Quote Originally Posted by MuddyTroll View Post
So the current still remains ATM and you have just insulated the antenna to get it going?

I've done a dozen or more antenna installs and have felt slight tickles when touch the antenna when it's mounted. Always use rubber gloves now

I was going to suggest-
Static generation from the antenna?
Or possible power output from the TV itself?
The voltage remains when power is off and the antenna is insulated, so the Antenna and TV are out of the equation.