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Pros

This antenna works great. It has a usb port that i can connect a external hard drive to and walla, you have a dvr. And 1 of the newer dvr+ or cm7500. Na na na na, not so fast.

All vhf channels, including my beloved metv are now 100 prefect! The hd channels and sound are far better quality than i had with the same local channels on dish network. For the first time my dolby surround system actually has dolby sound from the tv...  Read More

Light weight, easy to install,works perfect and quality of hd is excellent. Be prepared to have your own weatherproof cabling if installing outside. I find this antenna more directional than omni-directional because once i hone in the sweet spot, if i...  Read More

The retro kit is basically a vhf antenna rod, that has a built in combiner. With included in-line amplifier, this gives me great reception. Mounted on an old direct tv stand on our garage roof, ran an old cable cord from it to the cable box and bam.



Cons

Very flaky. Doesn't work passively. Supposedly this is omnidirectional which is why i bought it.

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Quality


I get a few more channels and overall better quality than with the  mohu leaf 50 amplified indoor hdtv antenna ...  Read More


Installation was simple and there is decent adjustability with the arm segment.


Cause it was pushing power with the power no where to pass.


We did stay with the cable's internet service, but our monthly bill is less than half.

Packaging/appearance


The packaging didn't come with cabling for the antenna; not even to test it out.

Competitiveness


My locals are rock solid and never drop or pixelate.


Want another one at the same price as the first one


Finally cutting the cord, got rid of cable, i have directv hd dvr on one tv, use t-mobile cell phones for internet and phone se...  Read More


We were so sick of paying the high prices that our local cable company demands.

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    great, away, good, signal and live.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 300 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 3 2023.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Only vaguely aimed it mostly so it wasnt facing straight at neighbors house


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    After splitting the signal to 3 tvs each tv requiring 50 ft of rg6 i lost picture


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Product works well on areas with poor signal but it requires the power supply to work


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Good not great i am 20 miles from stations my old rca antennasame model got way better reception


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I really liked the description of this rca ant800 but it didn’t live up to the hype


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I even mounted this up high on the old directv pole but it was still flakey


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Got the same reception with an old 20 rca flat panel mounted near the tv


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Update i tried a different approach mounting this in the attic high near the gable

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