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Pros & Cons
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.
Highlights
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.
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- This product had a total of 300 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 3 2023.
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Only vaguely aimed it mostly so it wasnt facing straight at neighbors house
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After splitting the signal to 3 tvs each tv requiring 50 ft of rg6 i lost picture
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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
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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
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Update i tried a different approach mounting this in the attic high near the gable
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