Price: $20.85
(as of Dec 09, 2024 04:28:17 UTC - Details)

Receive local HD digital broadcasts channels for free. This indoor amplified TV antenna comes with dual isolated and adjustable gain controls for improved signal reception of both UHF and VHF channels, and 55dB SmartBoost amplification with low noise filter to improve reception of weaker signals and optimize picture quality.
Enjoy top-rated HDTV network programming and your favorite shows for Free with no monthly fee or subscription.Power Source Type: Corded Electric
Supports up to 1080i HDTV broadcasts for high-quality picture and sound - 40+ miles from the towers
DISCLAIMER: Reception quality and channels received will depend on distance from towers, broadcast power, terrain and other factors.
Unique flat-panel UHF element for digital and analog channels 14-69
Dipoles extend and adjust for digital and analog channels 2-13
RCA's advanced SmartBoost technology amplifies weak signals to deliver the most channels possible
Great complement to streaming players and a dependable source when storms knock out cable or satellite television
Designed and engineered in the USA and meets or exceeds CEA performance specifications for indoor antennas
Reviewer: MS Globetrotter
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It claims a 40 mile range and it delivers
Review: 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.

Reviewer: Richard A. Akin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Picked up more channels than I expected.
Review: Easy to hook up and works better than other indoor antennas I've tried.

Reviewer: JT
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The First One Didn’t Work
Review: After getting this connected to my TV it did not work. If I recall correctly, the outlet cord was missing. I returned it and they sent out another one and I love it. I get more channels than I did with my old bunny ears. I don’t use them every day, only on days when cable shows too many repeat shows. Great item to have.

Reviewer: Kyle Pinson
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Signal is weak & you have to adjust the antenna every time you change the channel
Review: I’m less than 30 miles away from my local CBS, NBC, FOX & ABC towers & this thing struggles to pick up any of them. And that is with a digital converter & a 4G/5G/LTE filter to block out unwanted frequencies.I bought a $10 360 degree antenna off Amazon & it picks up my local stations just fine. Save your money, do not spend $35 on this piece of junk.

Reviewer: ska
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Peculiarly variable quality?
Review: I purchased this antenna in 2016 and it worked great. Regularly got 22-27 channels. Always variable reception in wind and storms but still good reception for main 7 channels. The coaxial cable was ruined (fused with antenna?) when I tried to replace in previous tv. Had to get new tv and antenna in 2017 (not very sturdy antennas in general I have to say--and frequently fell over due to having to readjust often to get a channel well). Weirdly, the new antenna will only get 10 channels and often only 8. Very annoying and peculiar. It might be a dud antenna. Bought 2 at once, as they were at one point hard to obtain, and will try the second. But it seems odd that a new tv and antenna would suddenly get that much worse. The amazon details SAY they are the same model. Don't know what to think. Just passing on the info to buyers. --based on review below I'm now thinking that my original antenna was the discontinued model 1250 (no longer have the box and have had amazon conflate reviews onto a single item of different model MANY times). Very disappointed and may return the 2nd antenna.Update: May 2017 I bought 2 of these. First one was not great right out of box. Used to get 20 plus channels. With 1st antenna got average of 10. Just tried the 2nd antenna. Right out of box got more channels. Still not as good as first antennas I bought 2-3 yrs ago. They look exactly the same as the old antennas, but they just don't work as well. They are always bad when it is windy or bad weather, but even when clear they don't pull the channels I used to get. Still disappointed, even though the 2nd antennas works a bit better than the first (exact same model, bought at same time). So I am revising review to 3. It's frustrating because for 2 yrs I used the old antennas and didn't have to have cable. The only change is a newer tv. So there is a possibility that newer tvs are just not designed to work as well with axial cable/antenna attachments.

Reviewer: Cliente de Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 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.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 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.

Reviewer: S Satheesh
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Prompt service & good product as specified.

Reviewer: Dwmelnychuk
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Couldn't pick up any tv signals and was within the 40 mile radius as advertised.

Reviewer: mauricio
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 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.