Antenna reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 145 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 83 posts to rank the best Antenna brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cordcutters, r/HamRadio, r/amateurradio, r/cbradio, r/hdhomerun. Top-rated brands include RCA (4.4/5), Televes (4.4/5), Winegard (4.2/5).
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Reviews145
Subreddits14
Posts83
Brands65
Products78
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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."
"RCA 65+ flat antenna from Walmart is good at picking up VHF channels from 45 miles away."
"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."
#2
Televes
4.4
(16)
"You'll most likely need for it to be outdoor, at least 30 ft off the ground. I go with the Televes DAT Boss Antenna for maximum performance."
"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."
"Best antenna hands down!!"
"It's one of the best you can buy."
"Also, Televes Ellipse Mix - available through Lowes.com at $129.95 (reg. $179.95)."
#3
Winegard
4.2
(9)
"The Winegard outperformed them all, by a noticeable measure."
"Perfect picture quality."
"You could get away with one of those off brand ones from Amazon."
"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."
#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 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."
#5
Antennas Direct
4.1
(8)
"It works really really well."
"If your antenna aimed W/NW doesn't get your channels, this antenna should work."
"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
4.0
(5)
"A larger "flat" antenna might get CBS and ABC, such as: Channel Master FLATenna 35 ($35 w/free shipping direct from CM)"
"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
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)."
#13
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."
#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
Hustler
3.0
(2)
"I've seen the SSM3 recommended for 102" whips."
"I'm eyeing a hustler ssm-3."
#21
Super Antenna
5.0
(1)
"It packs up pretty small and works really well."
#22
Gizont 40cm 915MHz Whip
5.0
(1)
"Been great."
#23
Channel Master Pro Model UHF/VHF TV Antenna CM-1776
5.0
(1)
"I got this and it works excellent."
#24
GE Outdoor HD Digital TV Antenna
5.0
(1)
"$40, works amazing for me."
#25
Channel Master Flatenna
5.0
(1)
"A champ for a good HD picture."
#26
n9tax labs
5.0
(1)
"My SlimJim from n9tax labs is great!"
#27
DIY
5.0
(1)
"It works better than the store bought indoor ones I tried."
#28
Smiley Antennas
5.0
(1)
"Don’t cheap out on your antenna."
#29
Philips
5.0
(1)
"Get her this antenna: Philips Rabbit Ears Indoor TV Antenna."
#30
Intellitron
5.0
(1)
"Intellitron has a retractable 1/2 wave at Gigaparts for $16."
#31
Arrow
5.0
(1)
"You might consider a vhf/uhf yagi antenna like the Arrow 440-3."
#32
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."
#33
Chameleon
5.0
(1)
"This system would also give you a portable set up."
#34
Ultimax
5.0
(1)
"Indoor end fed! Check out the Ultimax-100."
#35
Compactenna
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love my Compactenna."
#36
Gizont
5.0
(1)
"I know from vector analyzer testing that the 20cm "915MHz" Gizont antenna from AliExpress is fantastic."
#37
Eggbeater
5.0
(1)
"For satellite work I love the Eggbeater 2 or the QFH, both which are quite easy to make yourself."
#38
Sirio
4.0
(1)
"Save up and get a Sirio performer or Bull Trucker 3000/5000."
#39
Mohu
4.0
(1)
"Mohu Leaf Indoor HD TV Antenna - $39.99 w/free shipping from Mohu."
#40
Xtreme Signal
4.0
(1)
"I'd probably try Xtreme Signal HDB91X."
#41
Stellar Labs
4.0
(1)
"A dedicated VHF antenna is your best bet."
#42
JPC Whip
4.0
(1)
"I have the JPC whip and yes it works but my wire antennas are better."
#43
Gabil 7350
4.0
(1)
"I am a big fan of the 17ft telescopic whip and tripod."
#44
Philips Rabbit Ears Indoor TV Antenna SDV8201B/27
4.0
(1)
"Rabbit ears for VHF (NBC, ABC) and a 'loop' for UHF."
#45
Clearstream 70 Miles
4.0
(1)
"I have the clearstream 70 miles and towers are 33 miles away."
#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
Walmart
3.0
(1)
"Go to Walmart and get a cheap set of rabbit ears."
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