DISH TV lies about how many channels of TV you can select to record. Every time I've gotten rid of Comcast, they've insisted that I hadn't returned their equipment, and the last time, they charged me to send a replacement their cable box died after just six weeks. And I like DirecTV, but my new digs are on the north side of an apartment house, and they won't let me have a dish on the roof.
So I tried to get along with just Amazon Prime Video, but getting local news from websites is a drag. When you're tired, you don't want to sit at a desk and keep clicking, or even sit back and keep clicking. It's nice to tune into a channel, and just let it wash over you.
So I got a new HDTV and this antenna. I was sdaying with my sister when they arrived, and tried it out there. It's about 454 miles to the nearest ABC/CBS/ABC stations, and I didn't expect much. When I was growing up, we needed an antenna high on a 35'mast to get those three stations - but on the ground floor, with this antenna about 6 feet off the ground, I not only got great pictures from those three stations, but from PBS stations iun two cities, the FOX station, a low power TV station about 20 miles away, and a religious station from (irony intended) heaven knows where.
Not only that, but there were sub-channels on those stations, giving me about 20 channels, instead of the 3-5 I expected. At my new apartment, the ABC/CBS/NBC signals are 1080p, the FOX was 760p, and subchannels are 480i. The CBS and ABC each have a weather radar channel, with CBS having Antenna TV (think TVland), ABC having CW, and FOX having Bounce (which is supposed to be Blacxk programming,but it's more like Spike). The PBS statrion has subchannels of PBSkids, Create (cookig, gardeninfg, crafting shows, etc) and PBS4U (a general interest station that sometimes mirrors the primary channel). The one religious channel has five 480i signals, and the other has a single NSTC signal. That tells me that the NBC station can still add a 480i channel, and the FOX station at least two, so I might get further improvements in the future.
And of all these subchannels, DirecTV only carries CW, meaning you really ought to have an antenna like this, EVEN IF YOU INTEND TO KEEP your satellite/cable provider. I've only had this antenna two weeks, and I'm already money ahead, compared to what I was paying before.
Those are all reasons for buying AN antenna. THIS antenna? I can't say how it compares to others, but the name says it all: it provides the BASICS and it does that very well. I cannot imagine what more I could get from a more expensive antenna, nor can I say it outperforms the cheaper Amazon Basics antenna. I would like to fasten this antenna to the wall with a couple of push pins, but I don't know where I can safely run a pin through it, so I've taped it up with painters tape. I*t's so lightweight, the tape for delicate surfaces is quite adequate, and I'm sure my landlord will have no reason to complain about that.
I miss seeing Dan Patrick on DirecTV's "Audience" channel, and "Larry's Country Diner" on RFDTV, but Dan Patrick is on the radio, and $100/year for Prime Instant Video is a lot more appealing than paying $90/month for DirecTV. I'm thinking about getting a big TV and an antenna for the living room once I've bought some nice furniture for entertaining, but maybe not; I'm using my Fire HD a lot, and it travels around to the kitchen, the bathroom, etc., with me, so I may not bother with another TV.
But if I do, there's no question but I'll buy another antenna identical to this one. All those channels and perfect reception for such a low price? This is a wonderful deal! .
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Product Description
Digital HD TV antenna with full TV channels
No more triple-digit monthly bills! A ONE TIME purchase for less than 30 dollars can save you 80-212 dollars every month, adding up to 960-2544 dollars a year! This innovative Oliomp Indoor Flat Digital Antenna is worth every cent you pay.
Easy to Set Up Indoor TV Antenna
Installs in less than 3 minutes! Just plug into your TV’s coaxial cable port, set your TV to antenna mode and scan for channels! 15 foot coaxial cable offers users the flexibility to place the antenna much higher on a wall or closer to a window for optimal reception.
The Best HD is in the Air! Receives Free Uncompressed Digital Signals for the Best, Most Reliable Hd Picture
Super Thin Antenna ensures that you always have the highest quality content.
Depending on your location, the hd tv antenna can receive include NBC, FOX, CBS, ABC, PBS, THE CW, QUBO, TELEMUNDO, UNIVISION, RTV, THIS TV, ION, ME TV and the weather channel.
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MORE ENTERTAINMENTChannel selection and picture quality is dependent on broadcast strength and location. Please first visit antennaweb or antennapoint to check how many broadcast towers surrounding you within 85-110 miles. |
AVOID OBSTACLESThe actual receivable range may highly dependents on your distance and location. Areas with large obstructions such as valleys, mountains, etc, will reduce effective range. Always re-scan channels after moving the hdtv antenna, the result may be better. |
RECEIVE TV HD CHANNELSThe 4K HDTV reception ensures that you can enjoy stunning HD streaming at up to 60 fps and HDR enabling more vivid, lifelike colors and exceptional clarity. Feel scenes come to life with three-dimensional Dolby Atmos audio when connected to compatible home audio systems. |
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The antenna came pretty quickly. Most of the setup is straight-forward as ...
I purchased this antenna to receive the local channels after deciding to finally get rid of cable. I live within Richmond, VA city limits and bought the 35-mile version just in case i ended up moving further away from the city in the future. Currently, I live on the fourth floor of a seven story apartment building. The antenna came pretty quickly.Most of the setup is straight-forward as the antenna and cable are one piece. The antenna is pretty flimsy and is made to be attached to the wall or laid out on a surface. You simply need to screw in the coax cable into the back of the TV and run a channel scan. Most HDTV's will have a built in digital tuner. The hardest part of the setup was figuring out where and how to position the antenna. The placement of the antenna can affect the signal dramatically. I tried four placements: (1) on the wall behind the TV, (2) laid flat below the living room window, (3) on the right upper corner of the wall near the window, (4) on the left upper corner of the wall near the window. I found the second option to be the best even though many people recommended to place the antenna higher up to improve performance. I also noticed orientation can make a difference. I rotated the antenna by 90 degrees and noticed an improvement in signal. The final antenna position is shown in the photo. When trying to figure out the placement, it is important that you re-scan for channels for each antenna position in case you missed some channels in the previous setup. Hopefully, you will only notice a difference in signal strength and not in the number of channels you pick up. I notice that I was able to "pick up" may one additional channel in a different position but usually the signal was too weak for the channel to display properly (this was ok as the station that was trying to be picked up was a DC station).After scanning for channels, I picked up 19 channels including 7 HD channels. Of these channels, 17 have strong enough signals to display properly. The HD channels do come in pretty clear once i figured out the antenna placement. The signal for 6 of the 7 HD channels are fairly strong. My TV displays signal strengths for the individual channels and I get an average of 80% for the 6 HD channels.Overall, I bought the antenna to watch HD broadcasts from the local stations (ABC, CBS, etc.) and this antenna did a great job of picking up the stations. The setup was easy with the hardest part being antenna placement. As I live in the city, the 25 mile version probably would have been sufficient. I would recommend this antenna to others that live a reasonable distance to a major city.
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