Does this really function better than the basic rabbit ears models, or is it mostly style?
216704
This antenna definitely picks up more channels than our old rabbit ears. With the rabbit ears, we had to position it one way to get one channel and another way for another channel. Frustrating! Also, the signal strength is noticeably higher. We have not had any problems with dropped signals, unlike our old rabbit ears.
216705
It was useful for me. I think proximity to the local stations antennaes play a big factor but in NYC this was not a problem for me and it was better than the old style rabbit ears.
216706
Yes, the digital antenna receives signals that the basic rabbit ear's model does not. I would have to nightly reposition the rabbit ears to get any type of reception. The rabbit ears get interference from our human bodies so much so that I would often have to stand in the corner of the room in order to get any type of reception. Sometimes I would not be able to get any reception from the rabbit ears. I never have had any human interference with the digital antenna. Once I found the right position for the digital antenna I did not ever have to reposition it again. You do NOT need the digital antenna with any amplified signal. In fact, the amplified digital signal got worse reception than without the amplification.
216707
Yes it does, I was amazed how well it works, I had a TV in the garage using the rabbit ears. I always had a problem in getting good reception and had to move the ears back and forth. With the flat Digital Antenna, I seldom have to make any corrrections sometimes certain channels require that you adjust the panel slightly. This is the best antenna I have purchased.
216708
This,for me, was absolutely useless. I couldn't get 1 station. I have purchased 8 different hd antenna so far and the only one that works is Phillips SDV27101/27. With that said, I do have to get up from the chair every time I want to change the channel and readjust the antenna. If the wind is blowing, I also have a problem. But , once again the RCA was useless.
2119798
I don't it will work for you. I live 8n Los Angeles and have a hard time pickinh up se eral chan els. the 99 cent rabbit ears worked just as well.
2153726
See answers below. It's a good solid unit, especially for the money. The only feature I'd like to see is a guide that distributes incoming wire evening on the hub. If it is available, it probably costs much more.
279497
I have used the antenna as supplied and a "better" one. The hardware expects to see the signal coming from the little line amplifier that is supplied with it. Upgrading to a "better" antenna will be successful only if that line amplifier is left in place and the replacement antenna is routed through it. With the antenna supplied with the AVerTV system, I could pick up all but one of the local stations plus those from 50 miles away. With the upgrade, I could pick up the missing local channel that was blocked by the high-rise building in which I was living. Try out the "blade" antennas such as the LEAF that can be hung on the wall, placed in a window frame,
2155544
over the air signals, hdtv or not, can be received with regular rabbit ears.so if rabbit ears have not worked for you, then this flat ant. will not be any better. sure, the flat ant. has an amplifier. but the amp is used to empower the signal to pass through longer cabling. so if the signal is bad or unreliable to begin with, then the amp will only amplify that bad signal (and not improve it).in my experience the flat ant. its just a gimmick and stylized to match modern decor and overly priced.
1329961
I am now using the HD Frequency Cable Cutter antenna in place of the Amazon Basics Extreme Performance [amplified] antenna in my living room where I record broadcast TV to my PC via a Hauppauge tuner card. I just moved to Denver from the Atlanta area where my two $10 RCA non-amplified rabbit ear antennas worked fine in my basic two-story brick house in my downstairs TV room and upstairs bedroom. These antennas, however, did not perform well in either my living room or bedroom in my ground floor apartment here in the Denver area. I then tried a $30 RCA amplified antenna which was a definite improvement, but I still had challenges with both the CBS and ABC stations here. Next, I ordered the $50 Amazon Basics antenna which was noticeably better, however, the signal on the local CBS station was still choppy - even after placing the flat antenna panel in a variety of locations - and therefore annoying enough for me to try the HD Frequency Cable Cutter antenna (a lot of my favorite shows are on CBS). While it's irritating that a simple piece of stamped metal which is non-amplified costs $99, the bottom line is that its performance is noticeably better than the $50 Amazon Basics Extreme - which I am now happily using in my bedroom as it is a definite improvement over the $30 RCA antenna - and so far it has been $99 well spent.
1125210
I got the flat sector model & returned it since it wouldn't pick up any channels. I get better results with basic rabbit ears & this didn't work for me. I can't believe breaking the signal over several TV's would work well, if you could get it to work for one.
2140795
There are 16 transmitters within 60 miles of my house. I get about 7 channels. Only 5 sometimes. I would guess no, but I can't say for sure. The big different between this and "rabbit ears" is that, if you don't get a strong enough signal, you just won't get anything. With rabbit ears, you'll get some fuzziness and an inconsistent picture.
777526
I agree with Bob Y from Redding. I did get the adapter circle connecter and tried the axis Pet 10-8110,and reception didn't improve. Instead I got rabbit ears from an old TV that I had and hooked them up to the adapter. This works much better than the Axis pet because I am able to reposition the antenna to get the best reception from those that are difficult to tune in otherwise.I put the Axis Pet on a small Sony clock fm radio, and that was an improvement because it's near a window. Hope this helps. Sometimes you have move any antenna around to get the best reception. John S I agree with Bob Y from Redding. I did get the adapter circle connecter and tried the axis Pet 10-8110,and reception didn't improve. Instead I got rabbit ears from an old TV that I had and hooked them up to the adapter. This works much better than the Axis pet because I am able to reposition the antenna to get the best reception from those that are difficult to tune in otherwise.I put the Axis Pet on a small Sony clock fm radio, and that was an improvement because it's near a window. Hope this helps. Sometimes you have move any antenna around to get the best... » Read More I agree with Bob Y from Redding. I did get the adapter circle connecter and tried the axis Pet 10-8110,and reception didn't improve. Instead I got rabbit ears from an old TV that I had and hooked them up to the adapter. This works much better than the Axis pet because I am able to reposition the antenna to get the best reception from those that are difficult to tune in otherwise.I put the Axis Pet on a small Sony clock fm radio, and that was an improvement because it's near a window. Hope this helps. Sometimes you have move any antenna around to get the best reception. John S « Show Less
931546
The USB tuner has a small circular connector built in for connecting the included rabbit ears. It comes with an adapter for connection to standard CATV antennas or cable TV. Everything needed is in the package.
1052008
Kevin, the simple answer is a tv antenna connected to the back of tv into antenna input. Without knowing where you live or any other details it's hard to help. Connect 'rabbit ears' to back-go to menu-click on channels-click on 'air' and do a channel scan. You should get some channels. Paul
655604
Yes, it will work with rabbit ears....although you'll need good rabbit ears designed for digital TV to pick up your local stations. A converter box is not necessary as this TV already has a digital tuner.
530692
It works like the old rabbit ears did. It will connect to the back of your TV and you will catch local TV channels. Because of where I'm located I also had to get an amplifier to connect to it. It works fine.
883507
The range is dependent on conditions e.g. environment, structures, etc., so go with a much higher range than recommended, such as the 50 mile range or get an outside roof/pole mounted antenna (motor drive preferred to zone in on specific stations). My $5 rabbit ears work just as well in the OKC area.http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords;=outside+antenna&rh;=n%3A172282%2Ck%3Aoutside+antenna The range is dependent on conditions e.g. environment, structures, etc., so go with a much higher range than recommended, such as the 50 mile range or get an outside roof/pole mounted antenna (motor drive preferred to zone in on specific stations). My $5 rabbit ears work just as well in the OKC area.http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords;=outside+antenna&rh;=n%3A172282%2Ck%3Aoutside+ante... » Read More The range is dependent on conditions e.g. environment, structures, etc., so go with a much higher range than recommended, such as the 50 mile range or get an outside roof/pole mounted antenna (motor drive preferred to zone in on specific stations). My $5 rabbit ears work just as well in the OKC area.http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords;=outside+antenna&rh;=n%3A172282%2Ck%3Aoutside+antenna « Show Less
1099213
You need to use an antenna designed for digital broadcast stations. The antenna type depends on your location. Most digital stations broadcast on the UHF band, but some use VHF. Rabbit ears will work for VHF stations but not for the UHF stations. Use www.antennaweb.org to find out what stations are broadcast in your area.
279495
The tiny rabbit ears I received work about as well as any. I ran coax and mounted a flat antenna on my roof and while I receive more channels, I still get some breakup in my reception. My advice is don't spent a lot, no more than $50 or so, and place an antenna as high as possible (attic?) and as free from obtacles (walls, trees etc.). Also, most antennas are somewhat directional,so keep that in mind.
1091482
It picks them up if the antenna is placed in the right spot. My old rabbit ears worked better for some stations. If you can get the antenna to an outside wall or window it works pretty well.