RCA ANT1020 Universal Indoor Antenna

by RCA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 5 x 10 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005AK7T
• Item model number: ANT1020
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 10, 2001

Product Description

INDOOR VHF/UHF/FM DIGITAL TV-COMPATIBLE ANTENNA HDTV-COMPATIBLE ADJUSTABLE RETRACTABLE VHF DIPOLES EXTEND UP TO 39" TO IMPROVE RECEPTION OF CHANNELS 2 13 UHF LOOP FOR IMPROVED RECEPTION OF CHANNELS 14 69 ATTACHED 6-FT 75? COAXIAL HOOK-UP CABLE WITH F-CONNECTOR FOR EASY HOOK-UP OFF-AIR RECEPTION OF LOCAL CHANNELS ANALOG OR DIGITAL NO-SCUFF PAD PROTECTS CABINET TOP & TV NARROW DESIGN FITS CONTEMPORARY TV CABINETS INCLUDES 75?/300? MATCHING TRANSFORMER

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good product...good price!, December 31, 2001

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Penumbra (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA ANT1020 Universal Indoor Antenna (Electronics)

This antenna works like a charm, and it's an excellent value for the price. There is a lot of interference in this area, but I've been enjoying a nice clear picture. It brings in the local VHF and large UHF stations quite clearly. The smaller UHF stations come in a bit fuzzy or only at certain times of day, but this antenna does a good job of boosting the signal.

This is quite easy to hook up, too. It comes with a coax to screw down adapter, so it should fit any TV right out of the box without requiring any additional trips to Radio Shack. A big plus in my book.

I like the modern appearance of the antenna. However, with both of the "rabbit ears" on the same end of the TV it seem kind of off balance. Since it's not fixed to the top of the TV set, it ends up on the floor a lot. It also gets moved from its optimal position, so you have to reposition it from time to time. Not a big deal...just an observation.

For the price, I don't see how you could do better than this one.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value!, February 19, 2002

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"sugarplumber" (Forest Hills, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA ANT1020 Universal Indoor Antenna (Electronics)

I am able to tune in channels that were previously quite impossible here, with this little antenna!! The antenna on the roof of this building is completely useless, at best. I am quite impressed and pleasantly surprised by the performance of this antenna that put only a tiny dent in my pocket!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too directional dependent, November 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: RCA ANT1020 Universal Indoor Antenna (Electronics)

This antenna is too directional dependent. Almost always I have to re-adjust its orientation to obtain better reception on any one channel. In addition, if you live in an apartment very close to or surrounded by adjacent apartment blocks, forget about this antenna. Given most of the previous reviews, it will probably work okay if you live in small buildings.