Looking for a TV antenna? Here are Consumer Reports' top picks
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- TV antennas have come a long way from the days of rabbit ears covered in tinfoil. And with more and more people dropping cable to cut down on expenses, antennas have become increasingly popular. But which one should you buy?
Consumer Reports offers some top picks from its latest tests.
Consumer Reports recently tested indoor antennas of different shapes and sizes in homes both in the city and in the suburbs. Most models were able to receive dozens of free over-the-air channels.
One that did well is the Winegard FlatWave Amped FL5500A for $60 ($110 in Canada). It has a super-thin design you can mount on a wall or a window.
And some good news for bargain shoppers: Tests found little correlation between price and performance. One example is the budget model from Naxa NAA-308 for $15 ($80 in Canada), which combines the rabbit ears and loop design of classic antennas with more modern features.
No matter which antenna you choose, there are several factors that will have an impact on the number of channels you’ll get. Some you have control over, others you don’t.
Where you place your antenna is important. CR suggest placing it as high as you can and preferably close to a window.
Other factors, like where you live and what’s around your home, like buildings or trees, can also have an impact on reception. That means you may need to try several models before finding the best antenna for your space. So CR suggests you shop somewhere with free returns and exchanges.
One last tip: CR says to rescan for channels every month or so, because you might pick up some new stations you couldn’t get before.
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Radio Shack had the best RCA model
Works after 16 years.
The best in the market is the clearstream 4 antenna cost about 100 dollars..l get 98 channels crystal clear indoors find the right place inside your living..l live in the 6th floor building....all depends on where you live
Consumer Reports was careful not to really say much here... all I know is that they like two antennas.
this video didn't tell us shit......
We just bought a cheap antenna from Walmart for $10. We get almost 50 channels. We have our phones for premium stuff so we're happy.
Can you provide the link?
Can you please tell me the name of the $10.00 walmart antenna? Thanks
@@carolynfitzgerald6654 The brand name is Onn.
@rhoodj I don't have a link, but the brand name of the antenna is Onn.
There is no such thing as a "digital" antenna.
This is ideal timing to cut the cord as ATSC 3.0 is on the way which will be a better picture and much reliable signal
That’s why this station is promoting antennae but it’s a little to little too late. Along with the new ATSC3 (which this station probably already has in place) can also be controlled. Free OTA TV is on its way out.
@@RJDA.Dakota OTA is NOT on it's way out.
Mohu Leaf 60 worked for me.
Dozens of channels? Must be nice. I only get 1 channel with an outside antenna.
That sucks that regular channels we should be able to watch for free do we have to go through all this crap because half the time you're in town if you're in the wrong window and you're living in a certain part of the country you can't even get this to come in I'm only 9 miles from Portland Oregon and it's hard to get any kind of local channels I was lucky I got 30 and then a couple of them didn't want to work so I did it over again now I'm not getting any so I'm ready to throw in the book and it's a brand new TV I just bought
any antenna needs to be outside and on the roof if possible indoor antenna sucks unless u put in window maybe
In some area we’re not allowed to erect an outdoor antenna. Every other person is always looking into your yard asking why you have to put an ugly antenna in our area?!?!
wow, that's total manipulation of people's freedom. this is america, not north korea!
You could use an indoor-outdoor antenna instead. Indoor antennas work best on an upper floor, and near a window.
Get a real antenna, the only way to go.
The first one John mention antenna man said that was a piece of junk and stay away from it
Worthless
Antennae not antennas. Not professional 🤣
You're the the first person that I heard call it "antennae".
@@MisterE80 plural form of
@@RJDA.Dakotaboth spellings are in the dictionary, fail