RCAAmplified Indoor HDTV Antenna with SmartBoost Technology, NextGen TV, Compatible to Deliver Stunning 4K Ultra HD Picture and Quality Sound, 6’ Built-In Coax Cable

I can't believe how many indoor antennas make ridiculous claims about range that cannot be achieved with physics and electronics. Or they promise you that their magic antenna will bring you premium pay channels. This pretty humble antenna was reviewed by the "Antenna Man" on YouTube. He's a knowledgeable and straightforward source of information on both indoor and outdoor antennas. He makes it clear that the best signal is always obtained by getting up as high as you can. And he keeps modest expectations for indoor antennas by comparison.I already had a flat UHF antenna and a very simple rabbit ear unit for VHF. (Puny would be a better description.) I used an antenna combiner to feed them both. This allowed me to angle each antenna with the hopes of getting the best possible reception for both ranges. I used rabbitears.info, providing my address and got a listing of stations and their tower locations.I live in a single level town home in Las Vegas roughly 22 miles from the towers. Outdoor antennas are discouraged but not prohibited. I wanted a simple solution for feeding my Amazon Fire TV Recast Tuner/DVR. This RCA antenna provides both UHF and VHF elements. The Antenna Man was impressed with the VHF signal sensitivity and that was what I desperately needed. He points out that VHF is harder to broadcast. And that this RCA antenna provided the best VHF results among the many indoor antennas he's tested over the years. The Fire TV Recast has pretty finicky tuners compared to most TV sets and I was having a hard time pulling in our CBS station with my puny rabbit ears.I had to patiently try various angles and locations, staying close to a window. I was able to swivel the VHF antenna elements many different ways-- a strong point. Also this antenna has longer elements than most inexpensive rabbit ears. (Bear in mind though: some stations work better by reducing the length of the elements-- you have to test!)I am thrilled that I was able to pull in all the network affiliates (CBS, NBC, ABC, PBS and Fox). Across VHF and UHF bands. Also a bunch of indy stations with vintage sitcoms and game shows. All of this while keeping the antenna in one location and without having to reposition anything when changing stations.I don't think the built-in amplifier made a significant difference. But evidently you MUST plug in the power supply EVEN IF YOU DECIDE YOU DON'T NEED THE AMP.I am happy to say that this antenna met my needs. But if you're in a rural area distant from the broadcasting towers this is not likely to solve your reception problems. I suspect that for homes 40 miles from the towers, this antenna will provide only marginal results. But if you're in a core metropolitan location with decent line of sight to the towers and you have some VHF stations, this antenna may be a good choice for you too.

I have two dislikes and they are both design-related: 1) because both of the "ears" are behind the fixed upright portion the largest angle you can get between the two is 90 degrees. They can both stand upright or hinge toward the back. Neither of them can hinge toward the front. 2) the coax cable is fixed to the antenna and is relatively short. I couldn't just screw a longer cable into the back of it. I had to get a connector and add a second cable.That being said, it's small but mighty. My place is in a major city but on the second floor of a large concrete 40-unit building and back up to a steep hill. If I keep it on the windowsill I get every channel I was hoping for. If I move it out of the window though I lose two of the channels. I would definitely buy it again. There is a switch that is either "AMP" or "By-pass." I've only used it on "AMP."

This has been an interesting journey! Had a flexible antenna...but unreliable. Purchased Channel Master 5G Filter. No channel 6 although I had it 2 days...then POOF! GONE! Tried and tried rescanning...no 6.Ordered RCA antenna with amplifier and rabbit ears...No channel 6. Installed Channel Master 5G filter directly to TV then antenna Coaxes amplifier on stopped channel 6 occasional pixilation. Player with rabbit ears till clear as well. I have 3, 6, 19 JUDGE JUDY.... I am good!Channel Master works well with this antenna to access what was blocked by 5G.Good combination..THANKS!

Product came on time Not in a Amazon box, rather odd consider this is electronic. Can't really rate, cause it doesn't work in my area. I live in South Eastern pa. Others have said we're in a dead zone. Still others in raved about this. Sure depends where u live. An by the way , signal finder app is a load of crap. For me total waste of time/money.

I have tried numerous indoor TV antennas, from the flat, to the sticks, and IMO, the old style rabbit ears work best with digital TV. These are pretty good. I found it best to set up in back of TV, have one antenna crossing the window, and the other pointing straight up, and I can get a good amount of channels, however, remember that digital TV reception can be clunky and at times, difficult to find a sweet spot. I would have given them 4 stars, since they are the only ones I have tried that can pick up 44 channels in the south jersey area. However, the price point is high. There are outdoors and more powerful antennas for the same price. I got mine open box for 12 bucks, which I felt was a good deal (I wouldnt pay over 18 for them, so look to see if Amazon Warehouse has them) I also plugged them in, but find no differnce in using the signal booster on them.

Facil de instalar, mejoro la calidad de imagen y hasta detecto canales que no se veian con otra antena, dependiendo de su ubicación en la ciudad quiza no ocupen conectarla a la luz, traten de colocarla cerca de una ventana.

I use to have the same model but refurbished until the store selling it run out. The one that I bought from Amazon is a newer model. All around adequate despite the fact I live in a concrete building north side when most american networks are on the south side yet I am to receive. The problem with digital reception versus analog is that there should be no blockage such as trees hills, mountains otherwise the signal is lost. Constant changes of antenna locations in order to get best receptions.

Prompt service & good product as specified.

Not really amplified but works great. Easy to install, great picture quality and great value for the money.

El producto venía con detalles y la caja estaba abierta, supongo que era una devolución, en donde vivo no me ayuda mucho con la recepción, tuve que usar el amplificador de mi antena anterior (ANT1450BR) y mejoró la señal.Ya no devolví el producto porque sólo había en amazon e.u.a. y a un precio mayor. (me costó 470 pesos mxn).La recomendaría sólo si vives en lugares con buena señal (en un edificio). Definitivamente es mejor comprar una antena para exteriores.