RCA ANT1650R Flat Digital Amplified Indoor TV Antenna

by RCA

• Patented design specifically for 360 degree digital TV reception eliminates adjustments
• Receives local HD and DTV broadcasts and supports 1080 resolution
• Enhances reception with included amplifier and purifies signal with ELN circuitry
• Slim paintable profile in black to blend with high tech components
• Removeable amplifier and built in coaxial cable

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.7 x 8.9 x 2.6 inches ; 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0027FGW3K
• Item model number: ANT1650R
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (761 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #4 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Antennas > TV Antennas
  • #24 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Television Accessories
  • #43 in Electronics > Televisions & Video
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 24, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Set Your TV Free with the RCA ANT1650 Digital Flat Antenna Patented 360º Design Outperforms Traditional Antennas Dress-up your entertainment room with the sleek RCA ANT1650 piano black digital flat antenna. You'll enjoy enhanced reception with the included, removable amplifier which 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 Simply put. The best HD is in the air! Get free HD. And more free channels too. Even cable and satellite users deserve the best quality. Say good-bye to adjusting old rabbit ears, 360-degree reception delivers the best signal.

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!

What's in the Box: Digital flat antenna, removable amplifier, and built-in 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.

Product Description

RCA ANT1650 flat indoor antenna is designed specifically for digital TV signals. Gives more precise directional reception than analog signals to provide consistent performance. Unique patented antenna design eliminates the hassle of manual adjustments by receiving signals from 360 degrees. Gives superior signal reception of local HD and all digital TV broadcasts. Supports 1080 resolution reception and outperforms traditional antennas. Enhances reception by amplifying weak signals with included removeable amplifier. Preserves signal purity with Extremely Low Noise (ELN) circuitry. Paintable antenna can be hung, laid flat or stood up with included black easel stand. Slim black profile disappears into its surroundings. Built in coax cable and 1 year limited warranty.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

519 of 525 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great choice for digital TV reception! October 31, 2009

By pixeller

Amazon Verified Purchase

I rarely write reviews for things that don't make immediately positive impressions (or horrible ones), and this was one of the positive ones. To be brief, with this antenna I now receive signal strengths between 64-74% on a couple stations 38 miles away that I didn't get before! I did a test of signal strengths among six different stations; first with rabbit ears and then with the amplified signal of this new RCA ANT1650. The rabbit ears averaged a signal strength of 51.66% (with a low of 32% and a high of 74%). The ANT1650 received an average signal strength of 90.16% (with a low - among the tested stations - of 67% and a high of 100%)!

This product was also very easy to set up. I connected the antenna to the detachable amplifier with a coaxial cable and then connected the amplifier to the TV with another coaxial cable. I then plugged in the power adapter for the amplifier (it will work about as well as rabbit ears with the amplifier's power adapter unplugged), turned on the TV, did an auto-channel search, deleted some analog stations, and was good to go. The flat antenna part can be situated in a variety of ways so as to get the best signal. You can attach it to the wall with two screws, you can set it upright with a stand (kind of like a picture frame), or you can lay it flat. For our situation, it worked best in an upright position so as to avoid being heated up by other equipment. Because it's rather inconspicuous as a shape and color, it looks good as well - certainly much better than our tv's previous rabbit ears. The only thing better would be if the tv worked without this item in the first place.

Here are the signal strength results from six test stations.... I tested the rabbit ears on a clear morning and tested the ANT1650 on a clear afternoon of the same day. Both antennas were placed in the same location, which wasn't necessarily ideal for the ANT 1650:

With rabbit ears and clear windless weather:

Station A: 51%
Station B: 42%
Station C: 32%
Station D: 74%
Station E: 61%
Station F: 50%

With amplified ANT1650 propped vertically and clear windless weather:

Station A: 94%
Station B: 67%
Station C: 93%
Station D: 100%
Station E: 100%
Station F: 87%

I have since done a follow-up test with the ANT1650 laid flat and it averaged slightly better at 92%, even under windy conditions.

With amplified ANT1650 laid flat and clear windy weather:

Station A: 89%
Station B: 93%
Station C: 99%
Station D: 85%
Station E: 100%
Station F: 86%

To summarize, most of the stations look and sound great with the antenna just laying flat. Once in awhile, a problem station cuts in and out, and you have to prop the antenna up. In my case, it was just one station that was problematic. Not a big deal, though design-wise, they might've made it easier to prop up the antenna by having a built-in stand swing out of the backside. Read more ›

142 of 144 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good August 19, 2009

By S. Lyons

I live in the metro Atlanta area and according to the antenna web site I am 25 - 35 miles away from the transmission from the various broadcasting stations. I set this up without attaching the amplifier and am able to pick up the channels with great quality. I use this for a TV on the upper floor of my 2 story house, and ordered a 2nd for my main level TV. Hooked it up and it works fine as well.

I use these as a backup to my satellite dish. The satellite went out during a bad thunderstorm last night but I was able to switch over to broadcast tv and continue watching the game.

Note: I replaced a Terk antenna that did not get good reception with this one. I like the fact that this is omnidirectional.

125 of 135 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars It works September 12, 2009

By Urban, C.

Amazon Verified Purchase

I used to get a decent signal with rabbit ears and thought this amplified antenna was overkill. I still had to jockey it around to get a good signal. It is now in the vertical position on the floor next to my TV bench instead of laying flat and discreet at the foot of the TV like I intended. Still get pixel static at times or loose signal now and then, but I don't have to waste money on cable.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy It. March 11, 2011

By Ted J. Wheeler

Amazon Verified Purchase

In my pursuit of no cable bill, I have tried several different types of amplified HDTV antennas with little or intermittent success. I live in Newport Beach, California near the water and decided that I didn't want to pay Time Warner over $100 a month for basic cable and broadband anymore. This is partially because of the cost, but also because I was disgusted with the horrible HDTV picture quality resulting from TW's compression. The first step was to switch to AT&T DSL and drop their broadband and buy a Roku box which I've also reviewed. But for live TV, I bought two of these antennas and place one on each TV. Each TV received different channels and the results were better than expected but still somewhat intermittent. Each TV in different rooms received different channels and I especially enjoyed PBS programming. However, I decided to experiment with placing the antennas in my windows. The living room wasn't so great but when I placed one antenna in a bedroom window which only faces a narrow alley, I couldn't believe the results. The TV scanned 94 Digital Channels and 3 Analog ones!!! I honestly could not believe this! And every one is strong and tunes in immediately. Of course half of those are community service, foreign language and religious channels I won't watch but that still leaves enough wonderful, full 1080p high definitely programming; not one of which looks as bad as standard cable. I was already more happy than I ever was with my cable. Well, I decided to take my experiment to another level. I realized that the cable junction for my downstairs condo is in the bedroom closet right near the window with the antenna. I disconnected what was the feed coming in from the cable/street from the splitter and connected this antenna.... ONE $40 antenna now drives the cable loop in my house, providing 90+ stable HDTV channels. I am happier for free! No more cable! One other thing I'll mention. I was like so many people who say, I can't go without cable; I love Discovery Channel, I love History Channel, I love CNN. This is what kept me paying for years. While we've all been locked in thinking we had to have cable, stations switched to all digital as mandated by the FCC and even more came on line. There is so much wonderful, rich, clear programming out there on the airwaves that us cable subscribers don't see. Yes, you won't see those programs anymore but you'll see different, better ones. And an internet device like to Roku will give you CNN, Comedy Central, and much more. Try this antenna, position it where you can to get the best results and cut the cable!

*** Review Update ***

I have now been using this antenna for a year and a half since I wrote that review. It is still sitting in the same window, receiving the same channels flawlessly, powered on day and night. It is still feeding the entire cable loop in my house, currently with two TV's and I'm about to add a third. I recently watched the Olympics in wonderful, full bandwidth high definition. People come to my house and they can't believe what's providing all the TV channels when they see it.

Living in this area, so far from LA and usually unable to receive anything, it seems this is a bit of an anomaly. All my neighbors have Time Warner Cable or DirectTV. It seems the side of the house may be causing the signals to focus into the alley next to the house. But this very inexpensive antenna has been reliable and in this setting has been great. If you live in a place and can't get much with it, I encourage you to keep varying the placement any way possible. Using this along with my Roku boxes, I've never missed cable. Read more ›

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Vast Improvement October 29, 2009

By Rollin L. Astra

Amazon Verified Purchase

This RCA ANT1650 replaced a Jensen 82930-0-7, which served well for amplified, indoor reception, but poorly after the conversion to digital. Both antennas could be placed no closer than about 8' from the nearest window with the Jensen on the floor and the RCA about 6' above it.

I have owned the RCA antenna for about three-weeks.

For the basis of comparison, the Jensen antenna would lose both digital video and audio signals an average of 90-seconds an hour. The RCA loses no video at all, but does tend to drop audio for a split second maybe up to a total of five-seconds an hour, generally in the morning. The RCA permitted me to add an extra three stations in addition to those the Jensen antenna was receiving. Whereas signal strength on VHS stations with the Jension averaged about 55%, with the RCA, they come in closer to 95%.

The RCA antenna was a breeze to set up. I tweaked it off-and-on for a few days, but actually it required no significant adjustment for all 49 available signals. It does not need to be touched which is good, since while it appears durable enough, the bar-like stand it rests on tends not to seat too steadily in the holes provided in the back of the unit. That by the way is only one of two faults I find with the product. The second one is that the antenna has a sealed cable which means that if it shorts out, you have to replace the entire unit.

Overall while this is not a perfect antenna, I'd say it is quite good, especially given its distance from the window. I am satisfied and would recommend the product without reservation.