I am just about ready to return this - can't get fox or cbs a couple miles from Cleveland - anyone out there recommend a better hd antenna?
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I researched this before purchasing and it appeared to be better than the competition at the time (earlier this year). I live across the sound from seattle (manchester). I have a lot of tall cedars and this area is quite "hilly". And I'm able to get all the local channels, and about 25-30 more that aren't worth viewing. I bought it because I so badly wanted to fire my cable provider, and this little black box worked out for me. I have three, and they all have different levels of reception, because they are all in different windows in my home, but they all give me the major networks. Sometimes, during stormy weather I will get distortion. Try a different location in your home, and definitely on a window sill. Does not work in more remote areas - I know I took it camping and nothing. But if you're only a couple miles from a major hub like Cleveland, then you should definitely be getting pretty good reception. If you're getting other channels, then it's possible that fox and cbs are just out of range. I personally recommend this product. It's all about Geographics. Good luck!
1556764
Old Rabbit ears and or loop antennas are better than RCA ANT1650F and cheaper.
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It's hard for me to say since I live in a metropolitan area. I will say that it worked no better than my original Mohu Leaf antenna, so I returned it. Check out http://www.antennaweb.org, you type in your zip and it will give you information about what antenna may work best and which stations you should receive.
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If you want to check the over the air TV broadcasts in your area, go to AntennaPoint dot com and put in your address. If you have broadcast towers outside 25 miles from you, get an amplified (Mohu, Wineguard or AmazonBasics) antenna with a range that is suitable. 35 to 50 mile flat antenna ranges are available. Major networks as other reviewers have mentioned are available, you just have to have the right range on your antenna to get them! I am a cord cutter who wrote a book: Simple Guide to Over the Air Free TV, which is on Amazon and written to help people just like you - enjoy free over the air TV! If you want to check the over the air TV broadcasts in your area, go to AntennaPoint dot com and put in your address. If you have broadcast towers outside 25 miles from you, get an amplified (Mohu, Wineguard or AmazonBasics) antenna with a range that is suitable. 35 to 50 mile flat antenna ranges are available. Major networks as other reviewers have mentioned are available, you just have to have the right range on your antenna to get them! I am a cord cutter who wrote a book: Simple Guide to Over the Air Free TV, which is on Amazon and written to help people just like you - enjoy free over... » Read More If you want to check the over the air TV broadcasts in your area, go to AntennaPoint dot com and put in your address. If you have broadcast towers outside 25 miles from you, get an amplified (Mohu, Wineguard or AmazonBasics) antenna with a range that is suitable. 35 to 50 mile flat antenna ranges are available. Major networks as other reviewers have mentioned are available, you just have to have the right range on your antenna to get them! I am a cord cutter who wrote a book: Simple Guide to Over the Air Free TV, which is on Amazon and written to help people just like you - enjoy free over the air TV! « Show Less
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Yes. I hooked up a $10 twenty-year old double bow-tie uhf antenna and pulled in about 40 over the air DTV broadcasts. I got all the network (CBS, NBC,ABC, FOX, UPN, WB, PBS) HD signals PERFECTLY. I live in Queens, NY and from my 25th story window I have line-of-sight with Empire State Bldg, so your actual mileage may vary.
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Free air Abc, Nbc, cbs, and more are HD signals, I am using a 1974 Winegard antenna, been using it since 1974, get the HD signal fine. You don't have to get a HD antenna, but a good outside antenna on a pole next to your house will be the best signal possible you can receive
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I bought this item and returned it! They say keep it close to the antenna as possible, also have over 30+ feet of coaxe cable to your set. I had less and it blocked out some stations. After talking to a TV tech, he said for best results get a bigger antenna! I did and now get all the stations from 40 miles away. I recommend a Antennas Direct C2-V-CJM ClearStream 2-V Long Range UHF/VHF Indoor/Outdoor DTV antenna.
1101591
Yes, it wasn't very good, I returned it... Got less channels than an un-amplified clear channel antenna
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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.
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I kind of thought that that was the situation. I just got a new HDTV and am a little worried, that in a few days I will be loosing two of my channels (CBS, NBC). My hope is that what I have heard is true, that they will be boosting the signals when they no longer need to carry the analog channels. I have been waiting to purchase a new antenna untill after the conversion.
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This antenna only gets channels above CH 13. It will not get channels below that spectrum. The antenna is total junk...sent it back and install a good digital antenna up on the roof if you are able to. I live 60 miles away from the Empire State Building and I do not get anything broadcast from there....just five local channels ....three English ( TV 55, Get TV and Escape TV plus two Spanish)...digital antennas just a few miles away. I bought this antenna as a back up if my cable goes out.
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I live in a mountain area of Vermont. This paper thin antenna, did NOT work at all, not even one station came in. I use a regular house top digital hd antenna and get 15 stations. Is there something better out there ?
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hey, i'm in the same prob here, looking for something to boost my weak signal for my regular tv. I don't use cable, just rabbit ears. Any sugestion which antenna is best or should i go look for booster?
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Yes that's correct. Dump the cable TV bill, and use an antenna, it looks better, and it's free. This does do atsc, and over the air, the picture quality compared to cable looks great. I am going to be dropping pay tv, because clear qam is how I used one tuner for. Ya listening Comcast?
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Firdy reccomendation is to rescan channels, if that doesn't fix it, then try adjusting antenna. I have to move my antenna between FOX & CBS. I purchased a larger antenna for home & it helps, has 2 masts & round antenna and is AC powered.
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If your looking for a great antenna that is optimized for the new digital TV frequencies, check out the HD Stacker antenna at Denny's Antenna Service (http://www.dennysantennaservice.com/hd_stacker_tv_antenna-html.html). This is a much smaller antenna and I found it worked very well for me. Price is $99 (on sale). Good luck!
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I was less,miles away from a lot of the stations and I only got 2-3 on a good day, but now I am paying over a hundred bucks for pretty much the same channels I was suppose to get for free. There is a place in the info section where you put in ur zip code and it says how many channels u should get. My sister has a cheap one diiferent brand and it works great. I say try this one or any brand and see how it works for you it's worth a try and you will save a ton of money. If it does not work send it back.
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Check the manufacturer's website for questions. They are great about returning e-mails within the day..http://www.antennacraft.net/Support_.htmlYou shouldn't have any problems. That's roughly the distance I have for my CBS affiliate and it comes in perfect. You can contact the manufacturer and ask them this very question, they'll be honest with you and won't up sell you.