Best antenna on Reddit
140 reviews from r/cordcutters, r/amateurradio, r/HamRadio and 12 more subreddits
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#1
RCA
4.4
(19)
"You would do quite well with an RCA 65+ flat antenna."
"It works quite well for me in getting over 50 fair rated channels."
"We get 50+= channels!"
"This antenna pulls in 108 channels."
"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."
"You should be able to get either the Baltimore or Washington FOX channel with a decent flat indoor antenna."
"I would try an RCA 65+ flat antenna from Walmart."
"I use an RCA 65+ flat antenna bought from Walmart."
#2
Televes
4.3
(11)
"Should give you much joy."
"It comes in with my outdoor Televes antenna"
"I am 70 miles from the towers and use a Televes with my HDHomerun reception is excellence with it in my attic."
"[Televes 148981 Ellipse HDTV Antenna]"
"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."
"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."
"Get a big high VHF antenna, such as by Televes."
#3
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 have a clearstream 2v indoor/outdoor."
"I use a ClearStream 5 to receive WSKY because its tower is at a different angle."
"Be it Clearstream or RCA."
#4
Winegard
4.3
(8)
"The Winegard outperformed them all, by a noticeable measure."
"Perfect picture quality."
"I've gone through a bunch of antennas, but this one has worked the best for me."
"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."
#5
Antennas Direct
4.1
(7)
"It works really really well."
"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."
"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."
#6
Clearstream
4.2
(5)
"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."
"A Clearstream 4MAX should be a decent choice."
#7
Channel Master
4.2
(5)
"Get a channel Master or something similar and mount in your attic."
"I think the Channel Master has the better specs."
"Should be able to get all the major networks"
"Would be way overkill, considering how strong your signals are"
"Channel Master FLATenna 35 ($35 w/free shipping direct from CM)"
#8
Diamond
4.8
(4)
"Works great."
"Best best antenna would be diamond X510."
"I have both a Diamond X-50 for VHF/UHF and a fan dipole for HF."
"Diamond SG7500NMO (and it's a fold-over for those parking garages)"
#9
Signal Stuff
4.7
(3)
"Great flexible antennas for 2m/70cm"
"Signal Stick from Signal Stuff."
"Probably Signal Stuff Signal Stick unless you can stand carrying around a 47" ABBREE."
#10
Wilson
4.3
(3)
"Wilson Little "Wil" (costs around $45) would be fine for that radio."
"Save up for a little bit and buy something good."
"My old school Wilson 1000 and Wilson 5000 have been great antennas."
#11
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."
#12
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."
#13
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)."
#14
TRAM
5.0
(2)
"This antenna works great and there's no hassle of getting the coax inside."
"I think they work great."
#15
Stryker
5.0
(2)
"The Stryker SRA10 is really good."
"If you are going to use it mobile, a Stryker SR-A10mm is an excellent choice."
#16
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."
#17
Nagoya
4.5
(2)
"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"
"A nagoya CB-72 isnt a bad antenna."
#18
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."
#19
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."
#20
n9tax labs
5.0
(1)
"My SlimJim from n9tax labs is great!"
#21
DIY
5.0
(1)
"It works better than the store bought indoor ones I tried."
#22
Smiley Antennas
5.0
(1)
"Don’t cheap out on your antenna."
#23
Philips
5.0
(1)
"Get her this antenna: Philips Rabbit Ears Indoor TV Antenna."
#24
Intellitron
5.0
(1)
"Intellitron has a retractable 1/2 wave at Gigaparts for $16."
#25
Arrow
5.0
(1)
"You might consider a vhf/uhf yagi antenna like the Arrow 440-3."
#26
Tram
5.0
(1)
"I've been very impressed with the transmit performance of a 5.9" tall, $14 on Amazon, Tram 1/4 wave antenna."
#27
Chameleon
5.0
(1)
"This system would also give you a portable set up."
#28
Ultimax
5.0
(1)
"Indoor end fed! Check out the Ultimax-100."
#29
Compactenna
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love my Compactenna."
#30
Gizont
5.0
(1)
"I know from vector analyzer testing that the 20cm "915MHz" Gizont antenna from AliExpress is fantastic."
#31
Eggbeater
5.0
(1)
"For satellite work I love the Eggbeater 2 or the QFH, both which are quite easy to make yourself."
#32
A-99
5.0
(1)
"A-99 for the base."
#33
Alpha
5.0
(1)
"I recommend a Alpha antenna. It’s multi band and easy to set up."
#34
PA0RDT
5.0
(1)
"Try the original PA0RDT Mini Whip."
#35
Xtenna
5.0
(1)
"Fantastic antenna that tunes really well with my Xiegu G90 portable rig."
#36
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."
#37
Hustler 6BTV
5.0
(1)
"Hustler 6BTV"
#38
Palomar Engineering OCF EFHW 55ft
5.0
(1)
"I own and use a Palomar Engineering OCF EFHW 55ft wire antenna."
#39
Ancient Electrons 20m Half Wave Dipole
5.0
(1)
"I used 20 meter half wave dipole from eBay seller Ancient Electrons - works great."
#40
Wire Antennas UK ZS6BKW Multi Band Antenna
5.0
(1)
"I also own ZS6BKW Multi Band Antenna from Wire Antennas UK - also works great."
#41
Atas 120
5.0
(1)
"I have the Atas120 paired with my 891."
#42
Winegard Elite
5.0
(1)
"I got a winegard elite for around $125 and got around 150 channels in this area."
#43
Mohu Leaf
5.0
(1)
"I got a Mohu Leaf. Works great."
#44
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."
#45
DX Engineering
5.0
(1)
"If you’re wanting to buy instead of build, companies like DX Engineering sell all kinds of antennas."
#46
Winegard Flatwave
4.0
(1)
"Get the amplified version, as the amplifier actually works."
#47
Clearstream 2V or 4V
4.0
(1)
"Most networks are in the yellow range."
#48
ANTOP
4.0
(1)
"Somehow even at 35 miles Atsc 3.0 pulls in 70% outdoors."
#49
Little Wil
4.0
(1)
"The Little Wil is a fair antenna for radios that are not the advanced type."
#50
Firestik
4.0
(1)
"I've had good luck with Firestik 3' and 4' fiberglass antennas."
#51
Best Buy Essentials
4.0
(1)
"I get great reception."
#52
GE
4.0
(1)
"The antenna is ugly as heck, but I put it in a closet and so I don't see it."
#53
CM
4.0
(1)
"Ordered the cm flatenna and hdhr flex quattro off Amazon."
#54
Best Buy
4.0
(1)
"It works well for me providing me with 40 extra channels, most are crap."
#55
K40
4.0
(1)
"K40 and Wilson1000 are good."
#56
Terk
4.0
(1)
"I receive constant signal of Channel 62 WJYS using a Terk amplified indoor antenna."
#57
Antennas
4.0
(1)
"I’d get something like an antennas 8 element bow tie uhf antenna."
#58
Rabbit Ear
4.0
(1)
"Can work surprisingly well, if you don't want to make your own."
#59
Butterfly Antenna
4.0
(1)
"You might like a Butterfly Antenna."
#60
AliExpress
4.0
(1)
"A lot of people recommend this one."
#61
Rabbitears
4.0
(1)
"A link to a rabbitears.info report is very helpful."
#62
Signal Stalk
4.0
(1)
"Signal Stalk half wave antenna and a Nagoya NMO mag mount."
#63
Copper
4.0
(1)
"I have a copper jpole in my attic with 100 ft of cable. Works pretty well."
#64
VrageyDirect
4.0
(1)
"I bought an indoor amplified antenna from Amazon a couple of months ago."
#65
Racedayquads
4.0
(1)
"Go on racedayquads. Com just type in your goggles type and you should be able to find something."
#66
gizont
4.0
(1)
"I've used the gizont one to pretty good results."
#67
iFlight
4.0
(1)
"You could do the iflight crystal hd, about $30 cheaper than the lumenier axii."
#68
Walmart
3.0
(1)
"Go to Walmart and get a cheap set of rabbit ears."
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