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I've been hesitating buying an indoor antenna because most reviews indicate problems with performance. Our installation is in a half basement, and we live out in the boonies. I didn't want to shell out $50 or more for something that wouldn't work. We discovered we have a cluster of transmission towers about 25-30 miles away as the crow flies. With a lot of interference between the towers and the TV located in our half basement, I wasn't too hopeful. We set the antenna in front of a basement window facing the general direction of the tower cluster, ran the channel scan and even though the illuminated indicator on the antenna showed the weakest possible signal, we pulled in 7 channels with amazingly clear picture and sound. Totally surprised. If your installation situation is better than ours, you should do fine with the GE 40529 UltraPro Amplified Antenna. When we move the antenna out of the window, it doesn't work. All in all, a successful solution to get some TV service to our basement workout area without spending a lot of money.Read full review
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While I'll admit that the reception of the channels this antenna picked up, after several scans, does seem a tad crisper and stronger than the cheap antenna it replaces, the cheap antenna picked up several more channels than this one did. I'm kinda torn because, even after waiting through several LONG scans, this antenna was not able to receive the one local channel that matters most to me. We're planning to move this year. Maybe it will do better in another location. For now, it definitely works but I'm just a little bit disappointed.
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This was a open box so wasn't expecting the box to be in that good of a shape, which it wasn't but the antenna inside was dirty, like it was a used item, not a open box. But I was abel to clean it up with a damp cloth. Easy to use. I was able to get 18 stations in real clear and one not so clear. All but one of the stations were located in the same area, so it was easy to point it in the right direction, and fine tuned it using the indicator lights. It is in the bedroom right now, but plan on taking it up to the second level and see if I can pull in more stations that way. Saved over halp the price of the same item in Wal-Mart. It was $49.99 in that store.
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well....its sketchie..im 40 miles(plus) from tv towers...and my only window faces west..the towers are east..im surprised I can get anything..but I do..about 20 channels...ODD...the channels are HD much brighter/clearer than cable...I doubt any other indoor antenna could out perform this.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The one feature I really like is the signal strength meter which comes in handy!
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UPDATE on June 19: My original review was on June 11. Since then I got a new TV stand and after rearranging things I did another scan and was able to get 71 channels! I am super pleased with this item. This model is nicer looking than most other indoor antennas. I like having the status bars and was able to get 40+ channels (I'm located in the NYC area, about 4-6 miles from most towers). I was surprised to see that I could get some channels that were further away. TIP: Don't give up after the first channel scan. Even though the status lights might indicate a strong signal, you may need to try different locations. I tried hanging the device in a window using suction cup hooks, but was surprised to find that I actually got better reception and more channels using the stand and placing the unit on a table behind my TV. Very happy with this item.Read full review
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It works so easy. I get tv on the air now. Where I live you can't get tv like that. Put now I can.
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It was easy to hook up.it took about 30 minute hooking up and find all the channels.I ended up with 70ch.But not all of them come in good.The ones that I like are 1080p or better.I get all my local channel clearly.they have a all western channel and my husband loves it.I do live in town so all of the towers are close to me. I'm happy with it.
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It is much more powerful that the GE "Bar" antenna that I have. Also I can use it to find the best signal.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned