Insignia™ - AM/FM Amplified Indoor Plate Radio Antenna - Black
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Description
Features
Works with most AM/FM antenna inputs
Maximizes reception and audio quality.
Designed to receive AM/FM radio broadcasts
Including HD radio broadcasts.
50-mile range*
The high-gain amplifier enhances receiving range and sound quality.
Weighted nonslip base
Enables easy placement.
6' antenna cable with balun adapter
Provides multiple options to connect to your radio.
* The mile range will vary depending on various environmental and geographic factors.
What's Included
Insignia AM/FM Amplified Indoor Plate Radio Antenna
Power adapter
Balun adapter
Tabletop stand
Quick setup guide
Manuals & Guides
Quick Start Guide (PDF)
Warranty Manual (PDF)
Key Specs
- Antenna TypeAmplified Antenna
- Indoor or Outdoor UseIndoor Antenna
- Maximum Operating Range50 miles
General
- Product NameAM/FM Amplified Indoor Plate Radio Antenna
- BrandInsignia™
- Model NumberNS-ANT20FM
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Design
- Antenna TypeAmplified Antenna
- Indoor or Outdoor UseIndoor Antenna
- Form FactorPlate
Performance
- Maximum Operating Range50 miles
- Channel ReceptionAM, FM
Features
- Product TypeAM/FM antenna
Connectivity
- CompatibilityUniversal
Dimension
- Product Height6.7 inches
- Product Width5.6 inches
- Product Depth0.9 inches
- Product Weight0.82 pounds
Included
- Hardware IncludedYes
- Coaxial Cable IncludedYes
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC600603253515
Customer reviews
Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 239 reviews
(239 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value3.8
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars
- Quality3.9
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Keeping my 1978 Zenith R472 in the game!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For years without need for an external antenna I’ve been running a 1978 Zenith R472 solid state clock radio… the circle of sound is just just soooo good and I have not, WILL NOT give up on my analog audio media formats. When I moved in with my fiancée to her arguably better built apartment in a town with arguably terrible FM signal transmission I had no choice but to get a powered high gain antenna for the Zenith. I could only get remotely clear signals on 3-4 stations that I didn’t like in the apartment! No more. This products works as advertised! Now I can listen to my favorite stations blasting through the crystal clear classic Zenith Circle of Sound just like before. Easy to set up and works wonderfully.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
great deal
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are like me and still like listening to local radio this is ths product you need. I plugged this into my old stereo and the stations blast in now. Thank you
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hello Jerry,
Thanks for taking time of your day to leave a review about your antenna. We are so happy to read that this antenna worked for you. Remember that if you run any difficulties, you can contact us by clicking the link below. Thanks for being part of the Insignia family.
https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us
Marcos O. - | Insignia Support |
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works well!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set up, nice looking, and unobtrusive. Draws in many FM signals that we were unable to receive before installing this product.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Greatly Improved FM Reception
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Our stereo predates the internet by a couple decades. That's ok. I prefer expansive analog recordings to compressed digital media. But I really need good FM reception to listen to anything recorded since I quit buying records 30 years ago. Streaming digital media just isn't a viable option. We recently moved. At the new house, I couldn't pull in a single AM or FM signal clear enough to listen to without wincing. The long wire dipole antenna that worked fine everywhere else was worthless. The reception was so bad, I suspected the movers had damaged the tuner. I bought this antenna with low expectations. Pleasant surprise-- crystal clear reception of all local FM stations was immediately restored. The signal is clear whether the antenna amplifier is plugged in or not, although the amplifier in does boost the signal strength of weaker stations with no appreciable adverse effects. I didn't even bother with trying to find the best antenna placement. I just attached the leads to the receiver and tossed it inside the cabinet that houses the receiver. It didn't do much to improve AM reception and it didn't pull in distant FM stations. But it really cleaned up local FM broadcasts. That's all I needed and far more than I expected. I'd recommend this without hesitation to a friend living in an urban/ suburban area.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Insignia AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In my bedroom I had installed a ONKYO AM/FM CD Stereo & Receiver to my tv, so that I would have the speakers added to my tv. I am a senior with a hearing problem. It was a big improvement in sound for my tv, but I had bad reception for the FM Stereo, I couldn’t get many stations that I wanted, and some would be weak. I didn’t want to keep moving around the stereo system to find a better signal. The unit was placed exactly were I needed it to be. I always buy my electronics from Best Buy, and went on the internet to look for a better antenna for my stereo system. I lucked out that Best Buy had the amplified AM/FM Insignia in stock. It was inexpensive and I thought that it should be better then the one connecting to my stereo now. I just took it out of the box, read directions and installed it. I couldn’t believe the difference it made. I could now receive ALL the stereo channels that I wanted, and what surprised me the most was that I also got a better reception for my speakers on the tv. With my hearing problem, I had the tv on captions, but with the Insignia Antenna on my stereo receiver I could hear everything much clearer now. For an inexpensive antenna, I was able to get All my FM channels And better reception for my speakers hooked up to my tv.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
FM needed a boost
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed this as fm radio wasn’t picking up signal, works great now.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Works well but nothing to write home about
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.OK, not everyone has a classic state of the art stereo tuner; but I hooked this up to my 35 year old tuner, and then to my 3 year old Yamaha receiver FM section...I was not impressed..in fact, my two pieces of speaker wire strung to the window gave me as good a signal as when this unit was powered up. I am sure it is intended for unrban use, where there are numerous close transmitters...I was tuning in stations from 25 to 75 miles away and this unit did ok with the closer of the two; and the further distance the worse it was. Buy this for urban use only; not intended to be out in the rural country side. Its an ok unit for what I paid for it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Not plug and play
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.AM/FM station reception is different from place to place. With my location, FM comes in very strong without any extra help. AM, on the other hand is best during the day but craps out at night time. For my best results, I have attached the supplied twin lead coax that was intended for FM to the radio on the AM connections. Then extend it as far as possible. Then I attached the AM wire to the back of the Amplifier. Plus some additional 6 feet of speaker wire to the end of that. Move the wire in several directions until your reception improves. Moving the wire 6" could cause a big improvement or make the reception go away completely. Good luck.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionI live in the mountains. Will this pick up a signal here. If not is there an antenna that would work?
Asked by feltonguy.
- A:Answer I live in the mountains and tried this unit, all it did for me is boost static. My tuner is a 25 plus year old Pioneer with 250 watt output, one of the first Pioneers with Dolby Digital.
Answered by rockin
Q: QuestionHow far can this get radio stations. Can it get an FM signal from 70 miles away?
Asked by Joe.
- A:Answer I live on the south side of Norman and my Bose radio still wont pick up the OKC stations on the N side of OKC. So, maybe 25 miles? It did improve reception on the closer stations.
Answered by PastorMike
Q: QuestionDoesn’t seem to work on my Yamaha receiver ... is the RED light in the front indicate anything?
Asked by DMontreuil.
- A:Answer I tried one on my old Pioneer receiver and it only boosts the sound and static. I went back to the old antenna.
Answered by rockin
Q: QuestionWhere does this have to be located. Does it have to be near the ceiling. Will it work located on the shelf near the radio.
Asked by Kaycee.
- A:Answer Shelf is fine. Just needs to reach system.
Answered by Sherryf
Q: QuestionDoes this antenna work with a Bose radio?
Asked by CleaningLady.
- A:Answer The 75 ohm connection doesn’t fit with the Bose sound wave connection. The connection is too big. The flange is too big. Looking for an adapter now.
Answered by Hammer
Q: QuestionWhat is the red light on the front for? I can’t find it in the quick start guide.
Asked by Barry.
- A:Answer Just means it’s on
Answered by Marty
Q: QuestionWill this work as a replacement for an auto antenna, and if so, any special requirements or hardware needed?
Asked by Flip.
- A:Answer This requires a coaxial cable port and is powered which means you need a 12-volt power inverter to AC (they are available and plug into your cigarette lighter or similar 12-volt DC power port). Some new cars are equipped with these already built in- I know the newer Ford F-150 is equipped this way. As to- if it would work- I don't know. The antenna to radio connection might be a problem.
Answered by Mike
Q: QuestionIs this a high frequency antenna?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer AM/FM bands.
Answered by Hughies