RCA ANT1550 Large Multi-Directional Digital Flat Amplified Antenna (White)

by RCA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 10.6 x 14.4 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001GE6TA4
• Item model number: ANT1550
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Set Your TV Free with the RCA ANT1550 Digital Flat Antenna
                               

Patented 360º Design Outperforms Traditional Antennas        You'll enjoy enhanced reception with the help of the RCA ANT1550 digital flat antenna.  The included, removable amplifier preserves signal purity with extremely low noise circuitry while amplifying weak signals.  Obtain true versatility using the included easel stand.  The easel props the antenna up so it can stand alone, opening more possibilities on where to place the antenna in your home.  RCA Digital flat antennas are designed specifically for digital TV signals, which require more precise directional reception than analog signals to give you consistent performance.  Digital TV provides crystal-clear digital picture and sound, but to get uninterrupted reception your antenna needs to be aimed in exactly the right direction.  RCA’s unique and patented antenna designs eliminate the guess work in digital reception, finding and delivering great digital picture and sound without the hassle of manual adjustments. Use the included removable amplifier to enhance reception by amplifying weak signals.  It helps preserve signal purity with extremely low noise circuitry.   Slim Profile disappears into surroundings    Coax Cable built in     360º of Reception means no missed signal     Paintable Surface blends antenna into any surrounding

Top Four Reasons to Purchase an Antenna
1.    Simply put, the best HD is in the air.
2.    Get free HD, and more free channels too.
3.    Even cable and satellite users deserve the best quality.
4.    Say good-bye to adjusting old rabbit ears – 360º reception delivers the best signal.

Paint the digital flat antenna to disguise it as part of your wall or room accessory
	Receives local HD and all digital TV broadcasts	Supports 1080 resolution reception	Receive reception regardless where the antenna is placed
	Paintable RCA Digital Flat Indoor Antennas No longer does superior reception for your home theater system mean having to compromise the aesthetic appeal of your living room.  In addition to their sleek design, RCA digital flat antennas are paintable.  Simply match any color you like to go along with your home palette and watch this state-of-the-art antenna disappear into its surroundings.  It’s just one more way RCA antennas deliver convenient and practical solutions.

All of RCA's digital flat antennas have a unique design that eliminates constant adjustments.  Simply hang it, lay it flat or stand it up!

Enjoy superior reception from the RCA ANT1550 digital flat antenna      

  

What’s in the Box:
Digital flat antenna, removable amplifier, and built-in coax cable

Find the right antenna for your area
Digital TV signals require better reception than analog TV signals to provide satisfactory performance (i.e. a watchable picture).  If you used to get a snowy (but watchable) picture on your analog TV channels, you may find that your new digital channels do not have strong enough signals to display in this new format.  Whether you live in the trees, on the plains, or in the midst of hills, make sure you find the right antenna for your individual needs.

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RCA is the world leader in digital antenna technology.  And as such, they are proud to be the first in the world to offer their customers the unmatched quality and convenience of digital television through their line of indoor digital antennas.  The RCA line of products offer superior functionality and have been carefully designed to integrate seamlessly and easily into any home environment.

One-Year Limited Warranty

Product Description

This RCA Digital, Flat Amplified Home Theater Antenna is multi-directional and receives free uncompressed digital signals. Broadcast digital TV gives you more free channels, easy-to-use effective parental controls, and enhanced services such as digital closed-captioning. To preview digital TV, go to www.StayTuned2TV.com. This antenna receives local HDTV and DTV, as well as analog UHF and VHF and preserves signal purity with ELN (Extremely Low Noise) circuitry. The patented design enhances reception by amplifying weak signals and outperforms traditional antennas with no need for constant adjustments, since signals are received from 360-degrees. The sleek white design with removable amplifier can be hung or laid flat and disappears into its surroundings. RCA backs this antenna with a 1-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Has Removable Amplifier!, May 18, 2009

By 

topazgirl (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA ANT1550 Large Multi-Directional Digital Flat Amplified Antenna (White) (Electronics)

I don't own this yet, but wanted to point out some info that the Amazon site is lacking. I got this info from a comparison of all the RCA antennas at [...].

ANT1450: Better Signal Strength
ANT1500: Excellent Signal Strength
ANT1550: Excellent Signal Strength PLUS has a REMOVABLE AMPLIFIER
ANT2000: Superior Signal Strength from SMART technology

The only difference in the ANT1500 and the ANT1550 is that the 1550 has a REMOVABLE AMPLIFIER. Might come in handy if you don't know which you need, or if you move from an open area to an area with high buildings. There is a price difference to consider.

For the AMT2000, you must have SMART capability on your TV or converter box or DVD to be able to use it. I have an Ethernet port on my DVD and called the company to see if that meant I could attach a SMART antenna to it and they said NO. Has to be a SMART enable ethernet port....

So, if I had SMART capabilities, I would certainly buy the AMT2000. If not, you just need to decide whether you need an AMPLIFIER or not. I have copied this info from [...]:
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What is an amplified antenna and how do I know if I need one?

An amplified antenna can improve a TV set's tuner performance, especially if the antenna is used indoors. Amplified antennas used in yellow color code areas should always be rated for use in these areas. This guarantees that the amplified antenna will not overload the signal. Building construction techniques can seriously reduce the amount of signal that reaches the interior of the building in a yellow color code area, making an amplifier a useful tool.

In dark green color code areas, amplified antennas are highly desirable in order to preserve as much of the received signal as possible, especially when distributing the signal to a VCR and a TV. Also, this can provide some useful compensation for signal loss caused by building construction and position in the building.

In outlying areas a large directional antenna should be used, but this requires amplifiers and rooftop mounting in the blue and violet color code areas.
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Also, FIRST, you should go to [...] and type in your address to see which color codes you are (simplified terms). Basically, the more yellow you see, the better reception with a regular antenna you'll have. As said in the text above, if you DO get an amplifier, and you are mostly yellows, then make sure the amplifier is rated for yellow use or it could overpower the signal.

Clear as mud? I now have to decide whether to get the amplified 1550 version for myself or the regular 1500. I tend to think long term (though how smart is that with technology?), and so even though I don't need the amplifier now, I may need it someday when I move...

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The Sad Truth About Indoor Digital Antennas, March 28, 2009

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Robert Hamilton (Philadelphia, PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA ANT1550 Large Multi-Directional Digital Flat Amplified Antenna (White) (Electronics)

First off, some background. I live less than 8 miles from most broadcasting towers in the Philadelphia area. My neighborhood consists of 3-story row homes and larger apartment buildings. This would seem ideal for a non-amplified antenna, and it should be. However, nobody in my proximity can hold a steady signal without an outdoor, roof-mounted antenna. This is not necessarily a knock on this product (although it is way, way, way overpriced for what is essentially cheap plastic housing which holds a thin copper sheet.)

This is the fourth indoor antenna I've used, and it still holds true that for where I am, this is no more effective than rabbit ears for HOLDING a signal. Now this did (just as all the others), pull in nearly 35 channels. Sounds good, right? All major channels are received at over 90% signal strength. Again, good, right? WRONG. The signals will hold steady for about 30-40 seconds, then drop to 4% or so for about 3 seconds, then hover at around 75% for a few more, then the cycle repeats.

Now, I figure that it's one of a number of possible issues, i.e. antenna placement, room location, amp on or off, digital tuner problem, etc. After an exhaustive experimentation process which included 4 different antennas and 3 different tv's and some digital boxes, it was the same in every room in the house. No matter what, a signal would not remain steady and watchable for more than a minute at a time, with or without the amp. So I go next door, and proceed to do the same thing. Guess what? Same result. Then I found out that a neighbor a few houses down has an antenna mounted on her roof, so I asked to see what the signal was like. And while the signal strength never eclipsed 80%, it was rock solid and fluctuation-free. Just to check, I plugged in this antenna, and experienced the same problem's at my place and next door.

I'm just writing this as a warning: depending on where you are, even if you're very close to broadcast towers in a major city, you may not be able to sustain a signal without a pricey roof-mounted antenna. Sad, really, but that's just how it seems to be. And a final word on this particular antenna, you can't just lay it flat an leave it alone, you have to tilt it awkwardly to get a signal most of the time, and it just flat-out costs too much for what it is. This is really no better than a cheapo $15 job, unless you live far away from the towers and need the amp. Beware, guys.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor value, January 12, 2009

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Kraig A. Kent - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA ANT1550 Large Multi-Directional Digital Flat Amplified Antenna (White) (Electronics)

This product provides very little improvement over rabbit ears. If you want to pay the money for it because it looks better than rabbit ears then you might be happy with it. I was looking for improved performance and was somewhat disappointed. Keep in mind also that this unit is NOT omni-directional - there's a difference and you'll have to experiment with it's orientation. I get the same number of channels as before with improved signal strength on some channels and weaker strength on others (vs. the rabbit ears). Overall it IS better than rabbit ears; I just expected more for the money.