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TV Antenna Basics

TV ANTENNAS

What type of antenna is right for you?

Make sure your TV viewing experience is everything it should be by selecting the right antenna. Purchasing the wrong antenna for your location could result in poor reception, a bad viewing experience, or even a return. So, use the guide below to make the right choice, before you buy.

START HERE: How far away is your closest signal?

The first step in selecting the right antenna for your location, and viewing needs, is finding the nearest TV signal. And, it's easy. Just follow the link to the free FCC site, type in your address, and you'll see on the map where the nearest tower is located.

Indoor or Outdoor Antenna?

Indoor

  • Less than 25 miles to the nearest tower
  • Great for urban locations
  • Easy set up in your home
  • A great value if your home is close to a strong signal without interference from trees, hills or tall buildings

Shop for Indoor Antennas

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Outdoor

  • 25 miles or more to the nearest tower
  • Suburban/rural locations
  • Offers greater range
  • A good choice if your home is surrounded by obstacles like hills or buildings

Shop for Outdoor Antennas

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Directional or Multi-directional?

Directional

  • 25 miles or more to the nearest tower
  • Rural locations
  • Allows you to direct the antenna precisely at the signal for a cleaner signal
  • Be sure all the signals you want to pick up are coming from the same general direction

Shop for Directional Antennas

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Multi-directional

  • Less than 25 miles to the nearest tower
  • Urban/Suburban locations
  • Perfect for picking up signals from Omniple surrounding towers

Shop for Multi-directional Antennas

Indoor › Outdoor › Amplified › Non-Amplified ›

Amplified or Non-Amplified?

Amplified

  • More than 25 miles to the nearest tower
  • Suburban/Rural locations
  • A powered antenna receives weaker signals from a greater distance
  • Great for picking up signals if your home is surrounded by obstacles like trees, hills or buildings

Shop for Amplified Antennas

Indoor › Outdoor › Directional › Multidirectional ›

Non-Amplified

  • 25 miles or less to the nearest tower
  • Great for urban locations
  • A better value if you are close to a strong signal without interference from hills, trees or tall buildings

Shop for Non-Amplified Antennas

Indoor › Outdoor › Directional › Multidirectional ›
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