Best antenna on Reddit
132 reviews from r/cordcutters, r/amateurradio, r/ota and 17 more subreddits
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#1
Televes
4.2
(13)
"Should give you much joy."
"I am 70 miles from the towers and use a Televes with my HDHomerun reception is excellence with it in my attic."
"Televes DATBOSS 60 Mile Hi-VHF/UHF Amplified Outdoor HDTV Antenna with 5G Filter 149484 from Amazon aimed to your southeast around 137 degrees magnetic."
"This is the one he recommended: https://store.televes.com/tv-antennas/outdoor-antennas.html."
"They are fantastic."
"It's one of the best you can buy."
"Second choice is Televes DatBoss."
"Televes DAT BOSS MIX LR pointed towards Knoxville transmitters would be what I would try."
"Televes DAT BOSS MIX LR pointed towards Knoxville transmitters would be what I would try."
"You're going to need something large, expensive, outdoor and high to catch any reflective signals."
#2
RCA
4.3
(12)
"I just have a Walmart clearance RCA Compact Outdoor/Attic antenna I got for $10."
"I use an RCA 65+ flat antenna to get my 56 channels from 44-46 miles away."
"Try a rectangular flat antenna that isn't cheap like an RCA 65+ flat antenna available at Walmart."
"I use a $34 RCA fabric antenna from Walmart. It's done really well for me."
"It works better than a $12 rabbit ears from Walmart."
"I use the RCA 65+ antenna available from Walmart to get 55 channels from 44 to 46 miles away."
"What I use to get my 50+ fair rated signals in rock steady is an RCA 65+ flat antenna available at Walmart."
"I get all my fair rated stations, including the VHF ones, by using an RCA 65+ flat antenna sold by Walmart."
"I'd just get an RCA 65+ flat antenna from Walmart."
"Try an RCA 65+ flat antenna, also from Walmart."
#3
Antennas Direct
4.2
(9)
"A clearstream 2 by antennas direct will give you everything you need."
"I have the Antennas Direct MAX-V connected to a splitter that feeds all TVs in my house."
"You would likely get better results with the Antennas Direct Element."
"Try the Antennas Direct Clearstream V2, since it's VHF/UHF combo."
"Go to Antennas Direct. It has a zip code local t.v. antenna finder."
"The Antennas Direct Element is probably a good option."
"If an outdoor antenna, then get an Antennas Direct Clearstream V2."
"A Clearstream antenna and a preamp. Something like an Antennas Direct DB4, and preamp, would be a good too."
"I got some help from the Antenna's Direct support team and were able to recommend me an antenna based on where I was going to mount it."
#4
ClearStream
4.4
(8)
"I'd try a Clearstream 2 Max or if budget allows a 4Max. Mount it outdoors."
"ClearStream 2MAX in my attic for several years now."
"My recommendation is the Clearstream 2Max. It can be mounted indoor, attic or rooftop."
"You could try the ClearStream 2MAX."
"You may want to look into getting a ClearStream 1MAX or ClearStream MAX-V antenna."
"I use a ClearStream 5 to receive WSKY because its tower is at a different angle."
"Be it Clearstream or RCA."
"(Leave off the VHF part)"
#5
Clearstream
4.2
(6)
"Should easily get you the bulk of your channels."
"You might want to consider this one."
"I know it is a clearstream brand in my attic and I have had good luck with it."
"Clearstream 4 bay max. A semi big directional antenna would work too."
"For WFMZ and 11 other channels, you might need something like the Clearstream 2 (With the VHF dipole)."
"A Clearstream 4MAX should be a decent choice."
#6
Winegard
4.2
(6)
"Perfect picture quality."
"If it doesn’t pull in enough channels then get this one."
"Winegard HD7698 is my favorite, but may be slight over-kill."
"You're going to need something large, expensive, outdoor and high to catch any reflective signals."
"Global is high-VHF so something that gets those will work."
"Maybe a Winegard YA7000C (if you want CBS, it is high-band VHF) or Clearstream 2Max or V4."
#7
Diamond
4.8
(4)
"Best best antenna would be diamond X510."
"I have both a Diamond X-50 for VHF/UHF and a fan dipole for HF."
"400-520 = Diamond (Original) RH77CA."
"Diamond SG7500NMO (and it's a fold-over for those parking garages)"
#8
Channel Master
4.3
(4)
"Get a channel Master or something similar and mount in your attic."
"Should be able to get all the major networks"
"Channel Master FLATenna 35 ($35 w/free shipping direct from CM)"
"You're going to need something large, expensive, outdoor and high to catch any reflective signals."
#9
Signal Stick
5.0
(2)
"It works really well and the mag mount they sell is also really nice for the money."
"I, personally, would get a BNC Signal Stick with the additional SMA adapter needed for the radio."
#10
N9TAX
5.0
(2)
"You may do well with the N9TAX Slim Jim if tacticool deployable vibes and flexible is what you seek."
"Slim Jim from N9TAX. I love it and it’s easy to roll up."
#11
Antennas Direct 91XG
5.0
(2)
"Thanks for the recommendations, I went with the 91XG and can get 13 with two bars."
"Examples: *Yagi-Uda type* * Antennas Direct 91XG (rumoured to have the best performance for a Yagi type)."
#12
Signal Stuff
5.0
(2)
"Great flexible antennas for 2m/70cm"
"Signal Stick from Signal Stuff."
#13
Comet
4.5
(2)
"I'm running a comet sbb5 on a comet mag mount and I can hit repeaters over 50 miles away."
"It claims <2:1 SWR on 2m, 70cm, GMRS, and MURS frequency ranges."
#14
iFlight
4.5
(2)
"I use an iflight antenna on my th3 frestyle."
"You could do the iflight crystal hd, about $30 cheaper than the lumenier axii."
#15
Amazon
4.0
(2)
"I initially tested it while it was sitting on the floor and it picked up 50 channels."
"I went with the following antenna in my attic because I could point it directly at the two opposite directions."
#16
Alfa
4.0
(2)
"Apart from that Alfa is really good."
"Someone recommended me the Alfa 868mhz, It was 13€ + Shipping so about 20€ here."
#17
TRAM
5.0
(1)
"I think they work great."
#18
Ultimax
5.0
(1)
"Indoor end fed! Check out the Ultimax-100."
#19
Compactenna
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love my Compactenna."
#20
Gizont
5.0
(1)
"I know from vector analyzer testing that the 20cm "915MHz" Gizont antenna from AliExpress is fantastic."
#21
Eggbeater
5.0
(1)
"For satellite work I love the Eggbeater 2 or the QFH, both which are quite easy to make yourself."
#22
Stryker
5.0
(1)
"If you are going to use it mobile, a Stryker SR-A10mm is an excellent choice."
#23
Wilson
5.0
(1)
"Wilson Little "Wil" (costs around $45) would be fine for that radio."
#24
Nagoya
5.0
(1)
"Nagoya 320A Triband antenna.. your BF-F8HP Pro is a Triband radio.. if you buy a dual band antenna, you miss out on 220 MHz"
#25
A-99
5.0
(1)
"A-99 for the base."
#26
Alpha
5.0
(1)
"I recommend a Alpha antenna. It’s multi band and easy to set up."
#27
PA0RDT
5.0
(1)
"Try the original PA0RDT Mini Whip."
#28
Xtenna
5.0
(1)
"Fantastic antenna that tunes really well with my Xiegu G90 portable rig."
#29
DIY EFHW Antenna
5.0
(1)
"Buy a CHEAP 49:1 balun and a spool of wire for a whole lot cheaper than what you’re looking at."
#30
Hustler 6BTV
5.0
(1)
"Hustler 6BTV"
#31
Palomar Engineering OCF EFHW 55ft
5.0
(1)
"I own and use a Palomar Engineering OCF EFHW 55ft wire antenna."
#32
Ancient Electrons 20m Half Wave Dipole
5.0
(1)
"I used 20 meter half wave dipole from eBay seller Ancient Electrons - works great."
#33
Wire Antennas UK ZS6BKW Multi Band Antenna
5.0
(1)
"I also own ZS6BKW Multi Band Antenna from Wire Antennas UK - also works great."
#34
Atas 120
5.0
(1)
"I have the Atas120 paired with my 891."
#35
Winegard Elite
5.0
(1)
"I got a winegard elite for around $125 and got around 150 channels in this area."
#36
Mohu Leaf
5.0
(1)
"I got a Mohu Leaf. Works great."
#37
Televes Dinova Boss Mix
5.0
(1)
"In the Antenna Man's review on YouTube of the Televes Dinova Boss Mix, it did better than the Clearstream 4Max."
#38
DX Engineering
5.0
(1)
"If you’re wanting to buy instead of build, companies like DX Engineering sell all kinds of antennas."
#39
Various u.fl Antenna
5.0
(1)
"Any u.fl antenna will work."
#40
Mohu
5.0
(1)
"I'm using a Mohu Leaf amplified. Point it at a window. I have perfect reception."
#41
SlimJim
5.0
(1)
"SlimJim - make one yourself, lots of fun."
#42
DBJ-2
5.0
(1)
"DBJ-2 100%"
#43
Novawave
5.0
(1)
"I have a Novawave and it works perfectly."
#44
N9TAX Roll Up Antenna
5.0
(1)
"I’d suggest an N9TAX roll up antenna. Hoist it up as high as possible."
#45
Antenna Man
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend using Antenna Man's recommendations."
#46
ANTOP
5.0
(1)
"This is the one that won. https://www.amazon.com/ANTOP-Flat-Pan"
#47
Remtronix
5.0
(1)
"Remtronix is considered one of the best. Made in Japan and super high quality."
#48
Tablo
5.0
(1)
"As someone who uses an antenna and has for a long time I recommend a tablo."
#49
Antennas
4.0
(1)
"I’d get something like an antennas 8 element bow tie uhf antenna."
#50
Rabbit Ear
4.0
(1)
"Can work surprisingly well, if you don't want to make your own."
#51
Butterfly Antenna
4.0
(1)
"You might like a Butterfly Antenna."
#52
AliExpress
4.0
(1)
"A lot of people recommend this one."
#53
Rabbitears
4.0
(1)
"A link to a rabbitears.info report is very helpful."
#54
Signal Stalk
4.0
(1)
"Signal Stalk half wave antenna and a Nagoya NMO mag mount."
#55
Copper
4.0
(1)
"I have a copper jpole in my attic with 100 ft of cable. Works pretty well."
#56
VrageyDirect
4.0
(1)
"I bought an indoor amplified antenna from Amazon a couple of months ago."
#57
Racedayquads
4.0
(1)
"Go on racedayquads. Com just type in your goggles type and you should be able to find something."
#58
gizont
4.0
(1)
"I've used the gizont one to pretty good results."
#59
OTA
4.0
(1)
"Bought a cheap OTA antenna and it’s so much easier."
#60
Paperclip
4.0
(1)
"I got a Paperclip and I’m in hilly SW Ohio and I get 30+ channels broadcast."
#61
J-Poles
4.0
(1)
"Roll up J-Poles as mentioned or possibly a sleeve dipole made from coax that rolls up."
#62
GE
4.0
(1)
"Even a $50 GE or RCA outdoor from lowes or hdepot should be a good start."
#63
ROKLAND SMA Alpha Network
4.0
(1)
"I’m using the sma alpha network from ROKLAND."
#64
Smiley Superstick IV 465
4.0
(1)
"Best performing we have used is a smiley superstick IV 465."
#65
RH770
4.0
(1)
"I personally use a rh770 from AliExpress."
#66
MyAntenna
4.0
(1)
"Myantenna makes good ones."
#67
OCF Antenna
4.0
(1)
"OCF antenna is what I would use, have one for 80-10m inverted V."
#68
Radioddity
4.0
(1)
"Radioddity RD332 antenna is a good replacement for the stock antenna."
#69
The Stubby
4.0
(1)
"I got 'The Stubby' off amazon. Nice little aluminum thing screwed right in and gets good reception."
#70
Discone
4.0
(1)
"Get a quality Discone antenna it will work well for everything you need up to 1 GHz."
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