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Reddit mentions of RCA ANT1650F Flat Digital Amplified Indoor TV Antenna
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DISCLAIMER: Quality of reception may vary by channel depending on distance from broadcast tower, terrain, and other factorsPatented design specifically for 360 degree digital TV reception eliminates adjustmentsReceives local HD and DTV broadcasts and supports 1080 resolution. Also receives TV broadcasts including 4K and 1080 HDTV for highest-quality picture and sound both UHF and VHF stationsEnhances reception with included amplifier and purifies signal with ELN circuitrySlim paintable profile in black to blend with high tech componentsRemovable amplifier and built in 6' coaxial cable,Range (Distance):50 milesNOTE: Kindly refer the Instructional Video from the image section also the User Manual before use
Specs:
Color | 50 Mile Range |
Height | 9 Inches |
Length | 8 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | September 2018 |
Size | One Size |
Weight | 2 Pounds |
Width | 7 Inches |
TV antenna
https://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT1650F-Digital-Amplified-Antenna/dp/B0027FGW3K
This antenna is great for the cost, with a built in amplifier. My last roommate had one for his tv and it worked extremely well indoors, through a pretty thick brick walled room. You'll probably want this one due to the amp alone, gives a much stronger signal than typical antennas.
http://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT1650-Digital-Amplified-Antenna/dp/B0027FGW3K/ref=lh_ni_t_
An alt to that one is the non amp version for a bit less, probably not the best for your situation though.
http://www.amazon.com/ANT1500-Superior-Flat-Antenna-White/dp/B00196757K/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1298963812&sr=1-1
Yeah. Like the old rabbit ears but for digital TVs. They pick up the digital channels that everyone switched to 5-8 years ago.
You can buy them at any store that sells electronics or online. $30 maybe?
I don't know what the range is, but it should be at least 50 miles or so.
https://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT1650F-Digital-Amplified-Antenna/dp/B0027FGW3K
We cancelled our cable and purchased this antennna and get close to 30 channels.
Check out this antenna, it is what I use and can be bought used or refurbished for way cheaper than retail. If it doesn't work return it: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027FGW3K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also useful links:
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/45-local-hdtv-info-reception/815397-chicago-il-ota.html
Here's the indoor antenna I use instead of Cable: http://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT1650R-Digital-Amplified-Antenna/dp/B0027FGW3K/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1347034047&sr=1-7&keywords=tv+antenna
About a dozen channels in downtown Baltimore.
It's this antenna. I don't have satellite or anything, currently the only way I deliver content to the TV is via an HDMI cable running from my computer or tablet.
I've tried Cable (also finds nothing, but takes about 7 times longer to do it) and Skip (lets me manually enter channels, but they are all blank).
I have this RCA flat antenna http://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT1650R-Digital-Amplified-Antenna/dp/B0027FGW3K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311275085&sr=8-1
it works great, and can be hid easily behind my tv console, or on the side of it.. you don't need to worry about weird looking antennas everywhere, or having to adjust the antenna.. once it works, just hide it behind your tv, and you are set.
Mine is about 10' off the ground (I actually have it on an outside wall), and it was just a cheap antenna I found at Best Buy several years ago... looks kind of like this:
http://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT1650F-Digital-Amplified-Antenna/dp/B0027FGW3K?ie=UTF8&keywords=HD%20antenna%20RCA&qid=1465277399&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
I had one of those. I upgraded to one of these and found it substantially better:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027FGW3K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the amp on there helped too.
It's hard without trial/error to find the antenna that works best for your use case.
The cruddier reception comes from this one. The better reception comes from this one.
Having looked at that reception map, both antennas are in the southwest part of the house, so an exterior cable run may be in order.
We have it plugged in. It works really good so far. A few channels will get a little pixilation every once and awhile. But we get all the channels in our area and I am amazed at how many there are with the digital thing because now every channel has a .1 .2 or .3. The nice thing about this antenna is there are no rabbit ears sticking out of it and it can be mounted to a wall and even painted the same color as your wall so it blends in. It is also amplified so I think that helps with the signal strength and the picture quality is just a good as with our HDMI cable box. With summer being here we won't miss cable and it helps that we quit TV cold turkey for a couple of weeks with the exception of online streaming. I say cut the cord you can always add it back if you really miss it and summer is the best time to try. :)
Here is a link to the antenna
I have this one on my upstairs TV and it works perfectly. I was considering using this model on my downstairs TV if it might get me a few extra channels.
I live in New Albany and I have this one :
http://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT1650R-Digital-Amplified-Antenna/dp/B0027FGW3K
Works great. I get a couple WOSU channels, The Cool TV (Music channel), NBC/CBS/ABC/CW and some others, I think 14 in all.
I'll answer your question with a bit more information.
RCA & Leaf indoor antennas are not expensive. I would suggest spending a little more and getting the better quality unit.
Check this website to see what is broadcast in your area. http://antennaweb.org/
$20 RCA ANT1450BF
$35 RCA ANT1650F