Customer Ratings & Reviews

Best Bang for the Buck! The performance of digital receivers is difficult to review or recommend. The same receiver in different locations in and around the house can yield significantly different results. These items are not “plug and play” like other electronics, they are “plug and fiddle around until you get the best results” items. I must have researched and read reviews for at least 20 different receivers, and reviews for the SAME receiver ranged from “no joy!” to “best ever!” – so much depends on where you are located and where you put the receiver and it seems your zodiac sign may have some affect as well. The best method seems to be “buy it and try it” to find out what will work best in your particular environment. Reading several hundred reviews left me with the impression that a lot of folks expect to hook up their receiver and immediately have great reception for every channel within 100 miles. That is not a realistic expectation, and the manufacturers and installers agree that “your mileage may vary” because of the many variables that affect signal reception. The ANTOP is the 5th receiver I have tried (all from Best Buy), and here are the results going from least expensive to most expensive: *Least expensive > cute little indoor desktop receiver – got about 6 channels moving around to different INDOOR locations, some smearing and pixelating from time to time, otherwise picture quality OK. *A bit more expensive > (indoor/outdoor-ish) “small” leaf and “large” leaf models – got about 8 channels trying different INDOOR locations including attached to inside of window, some smearing and pixelating from time to time, otherwise picture quality OK. *ANTOP (indoor/outdoor) > got 8 channels trying different INDOOR locations, picture quality excellent. *Most expensive available (indoor/outdoor) > included in-line signal amplifier thingie > got 8 channels trying different INDOOR locations, picture quality excellent. So, with the ANTOP getting as many channels and as good a picture as the receiver that was 50% more expensive, the ANTOP was the best choice. Now that the ANTOP was chosen, time to take it OUTDOORS and run it up a pole to see if there is any improvement. Once outside, the ANTOP reception almost doubled, picking up all 13 channels that are available within 80 miles, so it doesn’t get any better than that. Picture quality on all the channels was excellent – meaning I can’t tell the difference between the channels coming in over the internet connection compared to the channel coming in over the ANTOP receiver. The receiver is mounted lower than the top of the roof (stations are all in an “over the top of the roof” direction) and in the middle of a heavily wooded lot with very tall trees. Not an ideal location but all channels available are coming in crystal clear, so no need to raise the height or cut down any trees. Other considerations are cosmetic appearance of the receiver, and mounting options for attic or outdoor installation. In both areas, the ANTOP comes out ahead. Appearance of the receiver is compact and stylish – there are pictures from several reviewers that show and comment on the appearance. The receiver is about the size of two shoeboxes, and not very heavy at 7-ish pounds. For use inside it is OK for me, kind of looks like some modernistic pottery or a jumbo-sized air freshener. For outside the house, I personally don’t care too much if an outdoor antenna looks like a traditional “forky” antenna or not, but I must admit the appearance of the ANTOP is streamlined and modern. For mounting, the ANTOP really has a lot of options. There is a mounting plate on the back that allows you to mount it on a wall with 4 “slide and lock” keyholes that make it easy to hang and remove from standing screws on an inside/outside wall. The mounting plate has a heavy-duty swivel mechanism, allowing for some adjustment in the angle of the receiver for tweaking the reception. In an attic, 4 screws in a 2x4 would provide all you need to mount the receiver. I chose to mount mine on a mast, and the included heavy-duty mounting bracket makes this very easy to install. Being old and brittle (me, not the receiver), I did not want to get involved with trying to set up a roof-mounted location, also considering the additional issues from attaching a lightning-rod to my roof in the middle of a heavily wooded lot. Instead, a $12 set of heavy-duty mounting brackets and a $20 chain link fence top-rail from the local home repair outlet were all that were needed for a functional receiver set-up (see pictures). All total took less than an hour to set the whole thing up and connect to the TV. It’s not the nicest-looking rig, but for $30 it works just fine for me. Thrifty? YES. Bottom line for me is always “bang for the buck” and the ANTOP provides the best reception and picture at the lowest priced of all the receivers I tried. Looks good, mounts easily, and that about covers it. Of course, there is always the chance that buying a very expensive receiver and putting it on top of a 30’ tower would pull in more channels, but “cutting the cable” is supposed to save money – what’s the point if it ends up costing as much as a new car just to watch the 6:00 news from the local channel?

Pros: * Excellent reception. * Relatively small for such a long-range antenna. * Designed for all-weather outdoor use. Cons: * A bit large for indoor/tabletop use. * Slightly yellowed plastic color doesn’t blend in very well for indoor use. This antenna is advertised for both indoor (tabletop) and outdoor (mounting) use. Based on its size and appearance, you’re best off finding somewhere outside to attach and aim it. The signal reception, however; is amazing. I connected it to my Vizio P-Series 65” UHD TV (photo size comparison included) and the TV’s channel scan found 65 digital TV stations (most rock-solid) with the antenna sitting on a nearby table and not necessary aimed properly. I live about halfway between two major broadcast cities (Miami Beach and West Palm Beach, FL) and without any attempt at proper aiming, my TV was able to tune in just about every channel transmission from both of those cities even though they are in opposite directions. The term “flat panel” implies “thin” to me, but in the case of this antenna, it merely means that the antenna is not the ungainly tiers of metal that one might be used to with other outdoor antennas. Setup is as easy as you’d expect with the most difficult part being the aiming and cable routing to your TV. Overall, I’m very much impressed with this antenna’s signal reception and basic design. Provided you can mount it outside somewhere, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed with the results.

Picking up stations of up to 65 miles away appears to be correct, as I indeed was able to pick a UHF station from 68 miles away, wow! The AT-400 cannot pick up VHF signals, though, as it does not include VHF dipoles. Typically, the majority of TV stations are on UHF, but, depending on where you live, one or the other TV network station (such as CBS in Providence, RI) could be on VHF, and as such, you most likely will not be able to receive that station. The AT-400 does not include a Smartpass amplifier either, which means, if you want to provide the TV signal to multiple TVs in your house via a Coax splitter, you would need to purchase an antenna amplifier to get that going, which ANTOP offers through their web site. Any antenna signal amplifier will do, though. I ended up installing the AT-400 in the attic via supplied mounting kit (see picture; installed in 2 minutes, truly!) - From there I am running a coax cable to the basement, about 100 ft in length, first to a 3rd party antenna signal amplifier, and from there to a 10-way splitter. I can attest that this antenna picks up a total of 42 multiplexed TV stations (I live 25 miles southeast of Boston) in absolutely awesome quality. There are no 4K TV stations in my area, but up the typical 720p/1080i TV stations come in beautifully and strong, so far so good. I yet have see the results in various weather patterns, though. Also a big plus: Once installed, it allows for pivoting a bit, to the left, or to the right, which helps greatly pointing the antenna to best reception. The AT-400 also beautifully supplies FM radio signals to my Denon receiver, and I am receiving lots and lots of HD Radio and other stations in strong quality, even radio stations I had no idea existed, wow! In summary, I am very happy to have had the chance to test this antenna, and I will continue to use it. It just works right out of the box. The only reason I gave 4 stars is its lack of support for VHF signals. That said, you may not need it. Best check if VHF signals are used where you live (at least for the network channels, such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, etc.)

I believe that this ANTOP AT-400 antenna does deliver on all of its reception claims (up to 65 miles), but it is so surprisingly oversized that it is hard to imagine too many customers deciding to use it in-doors. The good news is that the antenna does NOT need to be plugged into any power source. Also helpful is the fact that the included coaxial cable is 40 feet and disconnects from the antenna - making it easier to adjust or feed the cable through the wall or attic before attaching the main unit. Or, you can replace the cable without having to purchase a new antenna. ***IMPORTANT*** Before purchasing this (or any) antenna, make sure to use one of the following websites to search for channels that are broadcast near your address. These sites will indicate how many channels you should receive and what range of antenna you may want to select: https://www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps https://www.antennaweb.org/ This antenna works well indoors as long as it has an unobstructed path to a window. The product description states that the antenna blocks 3G & 4G signals to ensure uninterrupted digital signals, but don’t worry – I have not noticed this feature interrupting or interfering with the T-Mobile or Verizon 4G signal strength on my cell phones. Ultimately, this is a great antenna if you are okay with its gargantuan size. See my pictures to see how large it is next to a 32 inch TV and a 65 inch TV.

Getting it out of the box it comes with a decent amount of cable (with a preterminated weatherproof connection) and a few mounting options (including a pole mount). The antenna is packaged with an indoor stand which snaps in easily, but the wall mount is preattached and must be removed first. The mounting hardware is beefy, but the bolt on the wall mount I received was cross threaded and required a wrench to remove; adjusting it with a screw driver as shown in the instructions would be very difficult. It is large for an indoor antenna and not a pure white, which might be an issue for some. I care more about reception than looks, but this too has a few issues. I located the antenna in a window above the TV, which is about 14ft off the ground. I got great results and even gained a few UHF stations, but two of my key VHF stations became spotty after switching to this antenna (they are only 25 miles away, but this is an urban area). I would still recommend this antenna, but with reservations due to its VHF performance.

As all cord cutters like me know, it is very important to have a good quality antenna if you want live local programming. I have used multiple antennas through the years and I can say this ANTOP antenna is the real deal. PROS: - Does exactly what you want an antenna to do, gets local channels in clear HD quality. Looks great on my TV! - The 65 mile range is fantastic, really helps getting all the channels you want from local broadcast stations - Set up is a breeze, there is no power based amplifier on it which I have found are not always useful. So all you do is plug in the coaxial - The Stand and Mounting Brackets are really nice additions CONS: - It's just a large antenna. Although yes you can use it indoors, I would really say its more geared for being outside or in the attic. (The picture of the antenna is in front of my 46" TV for size comparison). Overall, great quality product for those needing a durable antenna to get your local channels. Perfect for a house in the suburbs or a cabin in the woods.

The antenna is great; it is designed for outdoor or indoor use, with table/floor stand, pole or wall mount. It comes with the necessary hardware to install in pole or wall and the mounting allows the antenna to swivel for any adjustments. The antenna is multi-directional which is suitable for indoors. It is rated at 65 miles for indoors and 80 miles for outdoors (equivalent to rather large and ugly-looking older antennas). Now I get a boost reception rage and more channels with this ANTOP antenna. My Smart TV now gets 83 channels compared to 61 from the other older antenna I was using. I am very satisfied with how this device looks and the high quality - very clear- reception it gets. I am using the table/floor stand but when I get approval from my community HOA, I will install it next to a window. I am very confident it will get approval because this antenna looks a lot nicer than those metal satellite dishes that most residents have on the houses.

No TV Antennas – Antop is My Indoor Solution Living in a planned community certainly has its fair share of good and not-so-good restrictions. In my development outdoor TV antennas of any kind are not permitted anywhere on the exterior of your house or property. This HOA (Home Owners Association) actively enforces this covenant. So, cutting-the-cord has been a little more difficult for me under these circumstances. But, where there is a will, there is a 'way'. I have three TVs in my home. Two are wired through a splitter from an amplified OTA, attic-mounted antenna, which gives me twenty TV channels. However, my master bedroom does not share that same space as where my attic antenna is located, and, I can't get a cable to it. So, I have been using various kinds of rabbit ears in my bedroom to get any kind of TV reception. Out of the twenty OTA channels available in my area I have only been able to receive nine in my bedroom. And, I had to constantly move my indoor antenna around and, or, position it until I got the best TV reception for that particular channel. Basically, I had to get up and move the antenna around every time I changed channels. YUK! So, when an opportunity to receive a complimentary Antop AT-400 HDTV Multi-Directional Digital Antenna was available in exchange for an honest review I got excited. The Antop AT-400 is ready to install right out of the box, especially if you set it up indoors like I did, adjacent to my bedroom TV. It took me less then five minutes to install the indoor stand, hook-up, and another five to run a new channel scan. Wow, I was impressed. I received all twenty OTA channels with the Antop antenna just sitting on the top of my dresser, which is approximately forty inches above the floor. And, I don't have to jump up and turn the antenna every time I change the channels. How cool is that? Unlike my unsightly and ugly looking rabbit ears, the Antop is housed in a flat, cream colored, stylish-looking, ABS plastic panel, and, doesn't even look like a TV antenna. It blends in perfectly with the color of my bedroom furniture. WooHoo! After this unexpected success I can't stop wondering how many channels I could get if I was permitted to mount this Antop antenna outside on a pole, twenty-five or thirty feet in the air? Oh well, grateful for what I receive now, and the fact, that I can 'retreat' to my bedroom in the Fall and watch lotsa' football games. YooHoo! * * * * Here's What's In The Box * * * * * AT-400 Flat Panel HDTV Antenna (23.46” L x 10.24” W x 4.72” D) – ABS Hard Plastic Casing, Anti-UV & WP * Indoor Stand * Wall-Pole Mounting Hardware * Coaxial Cable – 40' in length * Instruction/Owners' Manual – With Helpful Illustrations and Drawings I am not going to go into all the various specifications of this antenna, they are available on the Best Buy website. But, I do want to point out that my Antop indoor TV reception is exceptionally clear and displays as 1080 I on the stations, that broadcast in1080 I. I discovered in the Owners' Manual that this antenna has a 4G LTE Filter, which actually blocks out 3G and 4G signals from various wireless devices. The digital technology engineered into this Antop AT-400 HDTV Antenna is state-of-the-art. I absolutely love this antenna, especially after spending hundreds of dollars over the years on lessor quality antennas just to get TV in my bedroom. I highly recommend this unit for indoor use. I am purchasing one for my Grandson, who has the same TV reception problem. I can just imagine what you can get IF it is mounted outdoors.

I installed this antenna behind my hdtv. I'm roughly 50 miles from my local broadcast affiliates. I do not wish to mount this in my attic or on the outside of my home, so with that said... I rate this 3 out of 5 stars. I was able to pull in 3 of my local off air channels. Not as good as I was hoping for but being unable to install this in my attic for best reception IMO. Is to be expected, as sitting behind my tv isn't the most ideal location for install.

ok the book says this can be used outdoors but I live in an apartment and can't attach this outside so I can not speak of that functionality, but I could only guess it would be equally as good. So I hooked up this antenna behind my television. And I picked up 34 channels. like 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 etc. I did notice that moving the antenna just a few degrees I picked up a few Canadian stations but lost a few smaller stations like 65.1 etc ... my location is in WNY just a few miles from Clarence NY for your point of reference. This antenna is a 65 mile .. I mapped it an using this antenna indoors I could pull stations up to 50 miles. And this is indoors. Also I noticed that if I used a cheap long coaxial cable I get lots of noise in the picture, but this was fixed with a shorter high end coaxial cable. I asked the young guy at Best Buy. He brought out a sheet of paper and started drawing and giving me a lesson in calculus and electrical engineering Bottom like he said a good cable has a good shielding. And the shorter the cable the less resistance the better the picture. For me this is a very good antenna to use indoors

Let me begin by giving you my first impression out of the box. I said Oh, This is a Big Boy! This antenna is almost 2 feet tall and about 10 inches wide.It weighs about 7 pounds.So keep that in mind if you have limited space. I thought it was going to be heavy, and cumbersome. But it isn't. It is quite light and the soft white finish of the UV/Weatherproof Cover is sleek and kind of just blends in with the white walls in my bedroom. ANTOP provides a stand that easily snaps into place at the base of the antenna if you want to stand it on your entertainment center/ your desk/ or wherever you see fit. I placed mine on top of a tall dresser beside the window. It comes with a 40 foot coaxial cable that will connect to your HDTV. They also include a mounting bracket for easy mounting onto a pole. ANTOP states that this antenna has a 65 mile range and a 4G filter to filter out wireless signals. I live in the city, in a very urban and populated area near a few high rise buildings and offices. This antenna has no problem picking up a strong signal. I was able to pick up 67 channels in my area, plenty to couch-surf! I have a 4k TV and every HD/4K channel is CRISP and Clear. Audio signal is very good and clear also. I cut my cable a long time ago and this antenna is an excellent affordable option for picking up over the air HD channels. It rained here today, and even so I have not had any issues with signal quality or noise on any of the channels I've watched so far. This is a keeper and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a powerful and stable antenna.

Disclaimer - I received this product in exchange for my fair and honest review. TL;DR version - The Antop AT-400 directional antenna does a lot of things well, especially for the price. It comes with everything you'll need to get up and running with a single TV inside the box. It's relatively stylish for a medium-sized TV antenna, It's design is compact for the range it covers, it doesn't require power or outdoor mounting like some other competing antennas, and it's easy to setup. The only drawback is it requires you to point the broad side of the antenna toward where your OTA TV signals come from as it's a directional antenna. The longer part of the review: Setting up the Antop AT-400 is a relatively easy endeavor. You have several mounting options; I chose to use the tabletop stand that clicks into the bottom of the antenna, though it comes with the hardware to wall, attic, or pole mount inside or outside of your home. (Remember to use proper grounding for outside installation.) It also comes with 40 feet of cable in the box, which is more than enough to locate the antenna to a spot it will work well in and connect to your TV set. For attic and exterior mounting, The antenna can be oriented vertically or horizontally; for pole mounting and tabletop stand use, you'll orient the antenna vertically. For aiming the antenna, you can use Antop's website or AntennaWeb.org, or an app like AntennaPoint to help determine where it should be oriented. Since I'm relatively close to broadcast towers (between 9 and 15 miles on average), I did a few things to simulate longer distances - 1) Tested in the basement with the antenna located behind cinderblock walls. 2) Tested using a 7dB loss splitter connected to 2 TVs and two other tuning devices (4 way splitter). 3) Tested orienting the antenna toward a broadcaster 52 miles from my house (according to AntennaWeb's website). In the case of the basement testing, the antenna worked without issues, still showing strong signals for the closer towers and medium-strong signals on the more distant towers located locally. In the case of the splitter, all local channels came in perfectly clear with strong signals. In the case of the tower not located locally, the signal was fair but good enough to display a clear picture with almost zero breakups. Style-wise, it's not something I would place in my living room but the AT-400's design is quite nice for outdoor placement. It's similar in style to an antenna element on a cell phone tower. It being a stark white will contrast nicely with the exterior color of most homes. I do, however, recommend attic placement if it's possible as you don't have to worry about grounding with an interior installation. Also, unlike some other solutions, you don't have to deal with an amplifier or power injection to get the most out of the range of this antenna. All in all, I call this a win. Flexible mounting options, able to run multiple TVs with few issues, and stylish too.

This like many reviewers have stated is huge, thick with a hefty weight but well balanced so not overtly awkward to move or handle. I initially set it up for indoor use which was easy and quick. I used my TV built in self scan function to get about 30 channels. The great thing was when I began viewing the channels, they stay tuned and locked in for the most part. That is a pretty big improvement over my other indoor antennas. I was very impressed given I live in a large urban area with lots of skyscrapers and broadcasters located far and wide from my home. I decided with the weather being great to undertake the task of going back to my childhood of roof mounted antennas...ah memories. So a little drilling, ladder work, caulking, and so on. I drill a hole into the house and brought in the cable and voila I went from 30 channels to over 60 channels. Most stay tuned and locked. Very happy with this product and it looks to be fairly weather resistant and fade resistant to sun...time will tell. Over the past few years I have gone through several flat type indoor antennas and none worked well. Most got me anywhere from 8-30 channels but constantly losing the signals as you attempted to watch the channel. So in conclusion this is a keeper and the additional effort drilling and mounting outside is worth it.

I live in a dense, hilly, urban setting, with many OTA DTV stations *theoretically* available to me. My environment is also rife with EM/RF pollution/interference from 3G/4G-LTE cellular networks, AM/FM radio and idiotically "maxed"-output WiFi (of the entire 802.11alphabet-soup) beaming from as far away as two city blocks from me. (Yes, I WiFi surveyed my house and then war-drived the invading outside signals.) I've tried and abandoned various OTA DTV indoor antennas. The plastic radome shell of the AT-400 is definitely outdoor ready, although I doubt that the shell is literally drop-proof, given the >6lbs weight of the full unit. I do wonder about the durability of the metal parts comprising the outdoor mount kit, especially in high salt-air environments. There are no obvious anti-corrosion treatments visible on any of these metal pieces. I'm not much interested in owning an outdoor antenna. Antenna mount motors aren't finely granular enough in rotation, can't handle high winds and mechanically fail, as in jam or rust. (The extreme coastal salt air in my area has destroyed three non-motorized Dish Network setups, thus far.) I know about *and loathe* OTA DTV channel scans and locks. Prior to testing the Antop AT-400, I settled on a competitor's brand, 13"x12", flat, "paper-thin," amplified (20dB) indoor antenna. Lightweight, small and unobtrusive, but requires external USB power. In that antenna's carefully sussed-out signal sweetspot, it pulls in 50 OTA DTV channels, with nominal SNR ranging between 33dB-15dB. No audio or picture dropouts with SNR >~18dB. Most stations are typically >25dB. It winds up locking a mix of UHF and high-VHF bands. Of course, my OTA DTV signals change between daytime vs nighttime, clear skies vs rain/heavy overcast and whatever the surrounding/invading EM/RF interference is up to. Signal "strength," alone, can be misleading. Too strong is no good. Interference and SNR also matter. Some channels with high SNR, despite a surprisingly low raw signal strength, can be received just fine, without drop outs. According to Antop's DTV map for my physical address, I might theoretically receive up to 91 channels. I'm between four broadcast transmitters, one NNW, one ENE, one ESE and one SSE all we'll within a 65mi radius. Realistically, eliminating distant low-VHF bands and/or OTA channel assignment collisions, best possible reception leaves me with a possible mix of 66 channels in the UHF and high-VHF bands. My flat, paper-thin, amped antenna is not locking 16 of those possible channels. [ The Antop DTV map recommends the AT-400BV for my location. The BV adds SmartPass amplification and a pair of external VHF dipoles to the base AT-400. Both ATs supposedly share Antop's shielding circuitry against 3G/4G-LTE/WiFi interference, even though no explicit mention is made in the AT-400 literature. ] The antenna inside the AT-400's radome shell is a squared-off, flat figure-eight with no VHF-dedicated internal dipoles. Total effective antenna surface area has to be twice that of my flat, paper-thin antenna. According to Antop Tech Support, there's a proprietary internal filter circuit to attenuate 3G/4G-LTE cellular interference - even though no such circuit is depicted in the AT-400's exploded diagrams. One supposes that the supplied RG-6 cable is mostly what makes the AT-400 OTA 4k-DTV ready. RG-6 can handle that bandwidth. (The flat, paper-thin powered antenna is not likely OTA 4kDTV capable because of its cable.) Being an unpowered antenna, the AT-400 is not supposed to introduce any powersupply noise/distortion issues of it's own. As it turns out, the indoor signal sweetspot for the AT-400 is very different from the sweetspot for the flat, paper-thin. They wind up along opposite walls of the same room, planarly oriented in roughly the same direction (normal to north-south). There are a great many more indoor sweetspot candidates with the AT-400. Not at all surprising, given the comparative Goliath size of it's antenna. Both units are 20' AGL and 85' ASL, in hilly, urban terrain. Multiple OTA DTV scans with the AT-400 locks a maximum of 64 channels, a mix of UHF and high-VHF bands, which is impressive. That's only two channels shy of what's realistically possible and 14 more channels than what the flat, paper-thin, amped antenna "locks" after a series of scans. But there is a problem with AT-400 reception... Three DTV channels I care about receiving, that also happen to lock with each these two antennae, drop out, a lot, with the AT-400, at certain times of the night, but not with the flat, paper-thin. These channels are all UHF band and are broadcast as an OTA DTV cluster (n-1, n-2, n-3). Both antennae show SNR for these channels between 21dB-15dB, with nominal being >19dB. When SNR drops into the 18dB range, the AT-400 reception starts dropping in and out. Very fast drops, not full channel loss, but annoying. The flat, paper-thin is steady in the 18dB range, but gets wonky when SNR drops into 17dB and lower. It seems that amplified 20dB gain vs unamplified 14dB gain makes a critical difference for these three (and only these three) channels. Add to this, a majority of the 14 newly locked OTA DTV channels are either SD simulcasts of HD channels, already well received elsewhere in the OTA line-up, or are blackscreen "placeholder" channels, or are whited-out "mode not supported" channels. So, they wind up being dispensable to me, at this time. Clearly, no fault of the AT-400. The OTA channel guide loads and refreshes much faster when using the AT-400 than with the flat, paper-thin. I have no insight as to why that is. The net result is that I'm left with a choice: robust, reasonably drop-out-free reception of 50 OTA DTV channels, using a competitor's flat, paper-thin, 20dB amped, OR reception of 64 OTA DTV channels, using the non-amplified AT-400, with wonkier reception of those three OTA DTV channels I care about. I'm going to continue to A/B test the performance of the AT-400 over the course of seasonal weather. I consider this review to be provisional, within in a longer running context. Antop's Customer and Technical Support are based in Ontario, California, exactly where those jobs belong, and they aim for thoroughness and satisfaction. They are willing to put in the time to answer questions and divine solutions in the messy OTA world of DTV. Professional, courteous, patient and comprehensible. When it comes down to practical matters, the AntopUSA website is sorely lacking in PDF manuals, installation guides and model-specific FAQs. You might be able to get away with that when selling through professional installers, but, when selling direct to the public, savvy consumers are going to expect the website to do much, much better. Or they might choose a better documented competitor. Every OTA DTV receiving environment is unique, completely setting aside the quality and sensitivity of the actual DTV tuner. Geography matters. Indoor vs outdoor matters. Signal strength, interfering EM/RF and SNR also matter. A lot. No one antenna can best handle every possible permutation. It is therefore not reasonable to generically recommend any one make/model without reservations. When you intend to make the next step, beyond receiving nothing to receiving anything, you must be prepared to test, test, test. Which will mean a lot of channel scans and auditioning several makes and models, once you set to maximimize your OTA DTV reception. There's no question that the AT-400 is superior to rabbit-ears-and-a-hoop. (Rabbit-ears-and-a-hoop only locks 38 channels for me, none in the low-VHF bands, with lots of drop outs.) But the AT-400 is not exactly inexpensive and it's not quite perfection, so it's not the first thing to leap to, either. You should always try rabbit-ears-and-a-hoop, first. Then you should decide indoor vs outdoor. Then you should test through your price range until you are satisfied with the results, buying from a reputable and reasonable seller that allows returns. Somewhere along the way, you might find yourself using something made by Antop. If you don't need/want a powered amp DTV antenna, but want/need something above and beyond bare bones OTA reception, an AT-400 just might do the trick. Definitely for UHF and high-VHF bands, depending on all of the above. __________________________ AT-400 specs from ANTOP: Usage Indoor, Outdoor Signal Strength Moderate Signal Areas Amplification Non amplified Reception Pattern Multi-directional Frequency Range 87.5-230MHz, 470-700MHz Gain 14dB Max Output level 100dBuV Noise Figure N/A Impedance 75Ω Power Supply Not Necessary Cable Length 40ft Working Temperature Range -104 to 140 ℉ Color White Product Series Flat Panel Packing Weight 8.49 lbs Dimensions 10.8 x 36.50 x 22.44 in

***DISCLAIMER: Service/signal varies for geographic locations, location of antenna, and type of equipment the antenna is connected to. *** Location: Baltimore/DC Metro area Antenna Location: Varies Equipment: Samsung Smart TV 55" (purchased in 2016) I was impressed by a non-powered antenna to have this much reception. We live between Washington DC and Baltimore. Typically, depending on where I've been (geographic location), you either get the Baltimore channels or the DC channels. Not with this antenna. Both sets of signals were located during a search and captured with little to no loss. I tested the antenna by hooking it directly to my Samsung TV with the provided cable. It was simple plug and play. I switched the TV to the Cable Input and it asked me to scan. About five minutes later I had 52 crystal clear channels for free! There was little to no change in the signal when I placed it near the window of the middle level of my house, in the attic or outside on the porch. In the basement, I got a little bit more signal loss, but that is to be expected. Although this antenna is slightly large, it is light weight and offers multiple mounting options, which would make it easy to mount outside. The only worry I would have would be from the sun bleaching the plastic and possibly causing it to become frail. I plan on using this antenna as a portable HDTV antenna for tailgates and outdoor use. Being lightweight and not needing power makes it an excellent choice for this usage. Price-wise I know it's a little higher than some of the other "Flat" antennas, but the amount of channels and the signal quality make up for the slight uptick in cost.

We live about 60 miles outside Kansas City MO and was tired of paying for satellite tv. We tried it inside the house and we did not receive any stations. I installed it on our old antenna mast which is about 25 or so feet off the ground. We now receive 21 channels and are very happy with our purchase.

I am no stranger to over the air HD antennas. I've owned several of the popular flat brands (one with power boost) and have found them to be easy to use and fairly robust in performance. The one thing I didn't like about them was that they were primarily designed for interior use. Having a chance to work with this Antop antenna gave me a chance to see how the company constructs its products and to see the performance as compared to a leading brand. My review has been delayed due to weather - too much clear weather - and from experience, I realize that a wonderful interior antenna that works when it is clear does not make a wonderful antenna when it is rainy. I finally had a chance to test this unit in inclement weather and its performance was above expectations. I too want to congratulate Antop for a remarkable portfolio of information and the instructions for set up were fairly easy. I have chosen to not mount this on anything because I know that location of the antenna is important and I've been moving the unit around trying to maximize its reach when using the various broadcast signal maps that are available. PERFORMANCE I was able to bring in several more channels with this unit than I was with the flat antenna from a competitor. I won't cover anything about signal strengths - I'll deal with PICTURE QUALITY - there is definitely less pixelation with this brand than the other one. Almost all HD channels were crisp and remarkable in their LACK of pixelation; those channels that are still not HD quality were for the most part better in presentation than the other brand. RECOMMENDATIONS If you can get this model with a signal/power booster, I'd buy that right away. As a test, I hooked this up to the signal booster that came with the competitor's product and the results were so much better than the competitor - this is a true apples to apples comparison. Spend the extra money and get the boosted version. I've loved the results so much my antenna is running boosted now. CONCLUSION If you can have an external antenna (mine is on my apartment porch on the second floor), then choose this without any equivocation; I did try this on the interior of the apartment with mixed results; it clearly rocks on the exterior application for which it seems. It is durable in construction and has mounting hardware for different applications or it can be used with its stand (which I'm using) as I tinker with locations for improved signals. I definitely recommend this!

My grandmother lives out in the sticks literally haha and was not liking the outrageous cable bill she was having to pay for a lot of channels she didn't even watch. This antenna pulled in all of our local channels as well as a bunch she enjoys. And if grandma's happy we're all happy! It's easy to install, it is however bigger than I thought it would be when looking at it on the net. It's very well made, specifications say weather proof. We had a horrible storm recently and the picture was still crystal clear. Another plus is we got that gaudy looking dish out of the front lawn. This is sleek and modern in design and hardly noticeable. Would definitely recommend this for those in the same situation

I’ve been wanting to cut the cord for a while. The cost of cable is ridiculous; plus, I already subscribe to Amazon, Hulu, and Netflix. What keeps me from doing this is the access to Local Networks, Live News and Live Sports. This antenna doesn’t address all those concerns, but it would give me more local access, so that if I DID have to downsize, I wouldn’t be losing that much. I’ve tried a few of the well-known brands of flat antennas, with little success. I will add that I am not the most mechanical. Drilling holes in the house, running cable from the outside or the attic is not within my comfort level. Therefore, I want to find a unit that works inside. My first impression is that this thing is HUGE. This unit was definitely designed to be outside. It’s not remotely attractive, and it is not paintable. It would be nice if there were skins available to put on it to make it less of an eyesore. The instructions are very simple. Most of the brochure is installation instructions. To mount the stand, the instructions say to remove the mounting bracket (which is pre-installed). You will need a ratchet for the removal. I tried use a screwdriver, as the bolt appears to have a Phillips head on it, but it wouldn’t budge. The box also comes with an attic bracket in a separate package. I first tried the antenna in our living space. This room has a Hisense 4K TV, and it just above ground level. Per the manufacturer’s signal map (located on their web site), at ground level I should have received 6 channels. The TV found 8 channels (though, when scanning, it showed 13 DTV channels). The reception was crystal clear. However, in my rural area, it was unable to pick up any major network outside of our local PBS affiliate. The other channels were sub-channels of the PBS station, as well as a couple of independent stations that I wouldn’t typically watch. I relocated the unit to the 2nd floor and installed it in the Master Bedroom. In that room, we have a Samsung LED TV. It is approximately 11 feet above ground level (best guess). The coax cable that comes with the antenna is quite long, so I could put the unit right next to the window. Per the signal map, we should be able to receive 45 channels – 10 in the Good range, 18 in the Moderate range, and 17 in the Weak range. The TV found 12 DTV channels and one OTA channel (that came in full of static). I received our Fox and PBS affiliates (and their sub-channels), but not either of our ABC affiliates, or our NBC or CBS affiliates. Fox, NBC, and ABC were part of the Moderate range. The signal for the channels I did receive were again crystal clear (other than the one OTA channel). Per the signal map, if I were to install 30 feet from the ground, I am supposed to get 52 channels. That would require attic access, and then I’d have to find a way to run the coax through the house. Based on these results, I conclude that, if I were to actually cut the cord, I would need to install an antenna on our roof, which I’d rather not do. I had high hopes for this product but it didn’t really fill our need. I am giving a 4-star rating because I do think it performed moderately well, just not up to the advertised results.

Product was easy to set-up and use. It did not receive to our expectations