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Reddit mentions of AmazonBasics Ultra Thin Indoor TV Antenna - 50 Mile Range
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- NOTE: Channel reception will vary depending on what's being broadcast in your area, how far away you are from broadcast towers, and your surroundings (i.e. obstructions between you and the towers)
- 50 Mile range to access from broadcast tower; receives free HD channels including ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, Fox, Univision and more
- Reversible with black or white sides to match your home's decoration; antenna can be painted over to achieve a more personal touch
- Supports 1080 HD and includes 16 foot coaxial cable
- Multi-Directional and Reversible: No "pointing" needed
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 10.5 Inches |
| Length | 11.63 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | August 2016 |
| Weight | 0.8 Pounds |
| Width | 0.63 Inches |
I have this antenna:
https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-Ultra-Thin-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B01IN26Z5A
It is at a very good price, and an AmazonWarehouse deal so it will be in fine shape. I got mine from Amazon.COM a few years ago for more and am now tempted to buy this one if nobody grabs it, haha.
I have it on a second story wall, facing south, in Nepean and I get all Ottawa channels, plus PBS if the weather is right.
After a certain point, location and height matter more than the quality of the antenna. If you are in the city, don't really spend more than $50, it won't make a difference. use TVFool.com to see what channels you can get and where to point your antenna.
You could save a few dollars and start with an Amazon Basics antenna to see what you can pull in with that. It does look like you're a pretty good distance from the LA transmitters, so you may end up needing an outdoor antenna to pick up all of what you want.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Ultra-Thin-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B01IN26Z5A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1506718787&sr=1-1&keywords=amazonbasics+antenna
With the cheap antennas, placement of the antenna is key.
Get it as high as possible.
If it's one of those flat rectangle jobs. I've found that it doesn't work well if there's a gap between the antenna and some object (ie wall).. Gotta get it flush to the wall (sticky tack is your friend)
Then, depending on your TV, you may need to have it search for stations and find the channel first. One of my TVs won't let me tune directly to a channel if it didn't find it in it's search first. Which can be annoying when trying to find optimal antenna placement.
I have this one that I use: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Ultra-Thin-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B01IN26Z5A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536088754&sr=8-1&keywords=ota+antenna+indoor+amazon+basics
I have a simple indoor antenna like this one and I get very good, reliable reception. But, I'm north and slightly east of downtown (Fountain City), so I can't speak for far-west Knox.
Currently have this antenna and I get CBS/FOX but am having no luck finding an antenna that can also get NBC (for Sunday Night Football). Anyone have an recommendations?
In case anyone in the future searches antennas in r/airdrie .....
I bought this one off amazon for 35 bucks
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01IN26Z5A/ref=psdcmw_680467011_t3_B07DPV9WSP
Works great. I get 6 channels crystal clear with the antenna thumbtacked to my wall hidden behind my tv.
I've tried just using rabbit ears but I still can't seem to get ABC or CBS. Any other tips on antenna types?
Would this amazon basics antenna be any better than what I have now? https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Ultra-Thin-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B01IN26Z5A/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1541386281&sr=8-4&keywords=antenna+amazon
I have an indoor 30 mile range antenna. It doesn't reach far enough.
I'm going to try a 50 mile range one, that is amplified and see if that works.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Ultra-Thin-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B01IN26Z5A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538597560&sr=8-3&keywords=amazon%2Bantenna&th=1