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Customer Reviews for RCA RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

RCA RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

Boost your UHF, VHF and FM signals with this RCA Outdoor Antenna. With a UHF range of up to 35 miles and a VHF/FM range of up to 60 miles, this HDTV, UHF and VHF Antenna can be used almost anywhere. This Outdoor TV Antenna also has swing-out, snap-lock elements, and a matching transformer is included. This antenna can also be used for fringe-area reception.
Average Customer Rating:
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Customer Recommendation86%81 out of 94reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews
Review 1 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

Teriffic antenna for multiple bands & applications

11/08/2009
By ,
North of Milwaukee, WI
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Most of my DTV stations are on UHF. One is on VHF. They are about 20 miles away with tons of large trees in the way.
With the existing rabbit ears and loop antenna inside the house, my brand new Samsung plasma HDTV would cut in and out on several channels. Even placing the rabbit ears and loop in the window nearest to the direction of the broadcast stations only helped a little.
I purchased this antenna and had planned to install it on my chimney. It was easy to put together and is made well. It is also MADE IN THE USA by Audiovox. I put it up in the rafters inside my attached garage and tested it out. Worked well.
I permanently installed it by drilling holes into the mounting mast and secured it to my roof rafters. I then secured the antenna up in the rafters as high as I could get it, and pointed it toward the transmitter towers in Milwaukee. I added brand new RG-6 cabling to a 4-port GE plug-in amplifier. I then connected these outputs to my HDTV and my stereo receiver. Both of them work AWESOME on ALL available channels from the list that I received from ANTENNAWEB.ORG. I actually received 90% signal or better on all channels of TV, and even pick up signals from 30 miles in the opposite direction of where I have the antenna pointed.
Even with an amplified TERK indoor FM antenna in the window, I could not keep a "stereo" lock on most radio stations. This solved my issues there as well on ALL available FM radio stations. I plan to hook this up to receive my NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts as well on my emergency radio.
Bottom Line:
This thing is HUGE, but works GREAT.
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Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Picture Quality
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Sound Quality
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Every day
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OCALA, FL
mrs
Posted 08/28/2012
i would like to know,,,,especially on how to save money on my cable bill,,,,,,its awful to pay that much for tv, but i also use it for my internet service, so if i were to purchase this antenna, inwhich i have read the comments on,,,all so far are great,,,,,,how would i connect to the internet???? sure need to save where i can,,,,,,thanks so much for any information i can get,,,,,,,,,have a blessed day,,,,,,,karen g.
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Review 2 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

Great For Advanced Use!

05/16/2013
By ,
Idaho
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I must say I am very satisfied with this product!
I installed my antenna above my garage in the highest possible corner-point. I was able to assemble it in the garage then carefully maneuver it in place and fully open the antennas. I wired it directly into a 1x6 Video splitter and got full HD on my 4 TV's. I was able to get all available channels for my area about 30. And all mostly HD. I didn't even need a amplifier for my application. Very satisfied!
Product Attributes:
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:18 - 24
Gender:Male
Usage:Every day
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Review 3 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

easy assembly

05/15/2013
By ,
Chateaugay, N.Y.
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
works as advertised.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 4 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

Improved Signal Reception as expected

05/15/2013
By ,
SC
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I un boxed this item with excitement, ready to leave satellite provider behind. We are pleased with the instructions and assembly of the antenna, plan on 20-30 minutes just to put this thing together properly. More time to fix it safely to the roof.
Reception - I placed this on my second story roof and aimed it at the appropriate broadcast towers within range. The antenna performs very well. I have large trees and part of my roof in the way of the antenna but it has not been a problem receiving the broadcasts within 60 miles. Visit the FCC web site to figure out which way to point your antenna - it makes a big difference.
No regrets - just know this is a large antenna that works well and is offered at a value compared to other brands.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 5 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

Missing Parts

05/13/2013
By ,
Greenwood, IN
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
The package containing the hardware was open, hardware was sliding around in the box and some of it was missing. I had to buy replacements for the missing parts. Whomever shipped this had to hear all the clatter when they sent it out, I heard it as soon as I picked up the box. F on shipping.
Product Attributes:
Value
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Meets Expectations
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
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Review 6 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

Easy to install and works great!

04/27/2013
By ,
Battle Creek, MI
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
We got tired of paying $100 a month for 320 channels, 5 or 6 of which we actually watched. So we dumped our TV coverage provider and went back to an antenna for the first time in decades. This antenna brings in local, PBS, weather, and a few religious stations excellently.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+1point
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Review 7 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV
02/08/2013
By ,
texas
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
I put the antenna together, mounted it on the pole, and it didn't work as good as the little bitty antenna I replaced . I moved it around the yard and tried all the directions the FCC web site suggested . Dallas Ft Worth station towers are 35 to 40 miles away . It's big and impressive looking but it didn't do it for me .
Product Attributes:
Value
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Meets Expectations
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Recommends this product? No
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 8 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

good

02/05/2013
By ,
Holiday, Fl
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Only problem I had was that I couldn't get reception on my second TV. Did get more channels than an omni directional I purchased.
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 9 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

It works well

02/01/2013
By ,
N. Coventry, PA
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Bought this to replace the second small amplified antenna I had fail in a year. It is large, but very light, it doesn't seem particularly strong and is all very thin aluminum and plastic. I was able to carry it up my ladder with one hand. Some of the holes didn't quite line up during assembly and the threads on the coax connection broke free and spun while trying to tighten the cable. I noticed this immediately and was carefull not to torque it all the way around. It comes with no cable, so I got good quality coax and hooked it to my tv. I now get all the major channels and a bunch of others. My small amplified antennas only pulled in one major channel and maybe 3 others. So despite the lack of quality it does work really well without any amplification or rotators. You will need to provide your own grounding block/ lightning arrestor set up as well. It cost $20 less at WM than the home improvement stores so happy enough in the end.
Product Attributes:
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 10 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

Got twice as many stations as an indoor antenna

01/27/2013
By ,
Mansfield, CT
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I paid the same price for an indoor antenna and got two times the stations. I even moved the indoor antenna outside to see how it would do, but only got a few stations. This antenna was great. I'm very pleased with it.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 11 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

Works great for me @ 50 miles on VHF and UHF

01/20/2013
By ,
Central Oklahoma
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
The picture shows a lower beam that this antenna does not have but the antenna works great. I replaced a 20 year old antenna after fighting with poor reception after the stations went to digital signals. This antenna is about 2/3 the size of my old one but picks up all the stations in my area and does a great job. My home is in a low area with hills in all directions and lots of trees between me and the station towers. I had purchased a 10db amplifier which is still hooked up but when adjusting the antenna on top of the house with a hand held tv the amplifier was not in use and I still picked up all the stations. I think antennas biuld up corrision over time and loose their ability to work well. Also check your cables for shorts or opens with an ohm meter to insure a good signal to your set. Also my old antenna was 30 feet in the air and this one is only 20 feet up and is still much better than the old larger one. Still using the signal amplifier to split the signal to 3 tv sets.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
 
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Review 12 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

A little difficult to assemble, works very well.

01/20/2013
By ,
Coatesville, IN
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I had to file burrs off all of the boom sections before I could drive them together with a rubber mallet, but once assembled,connected and positioned, this antenna performs beautifully.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 13 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

Great Antenna for cable cutters

01/17/2013
By ,
NoVA
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
We live near Washington, DC, and this antenna rocks the house! We are able to bring in over 40 channels, and all the major networks in HD. It is my first experience with an antenna and without cable. Thus far, it is a great alternative to the high cable bill and there is plenty of content to fill my 1-2 hours of TV viewing per day. We bought this basically for our house guests as we normally just watch internet program on laptop. We are very happy with this purchase, easy to install, and a great picture. I did not need an signal booster/amplifier, but I'm only running the signal through 60+ feet of coax cable.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 14 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV
01/15/2013
By ,
Maquoketa, Iowa
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
This antenna did not meet our needs , we got more channels with our old antenna than with this one. Will be returning this one.
Product Attributes:
Value
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Meets Expectations
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Recommends this product? No
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Female
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Every day
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Review 15 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

Amazing!

12/19/2012
By ,
Anapolis, MD
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I live in Annapolis and mounted on the roof, am able to get all the major DC and Baltimore channels; about 35 total. This is aimed halfway between both cities. I am using this with the GE Drop Amplifier sold from Walmart, but for my application a more powerful amplifier may have picked up some indy channels on the far side of DC.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 16 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

good but not great

12/12/2012
By ,
Richmond, Ky
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
The antenna did improve my signal strength a little from the standard small tv unit that sits on the television but ...I guess my expetations were a little high. Though, the antenna allowed me to recieve another channel and the signal strength appeared to be little stronger on some of the other channels I think I might of been better sticking with the small tv top unit. Installation was easy and for the money I guess it was not a bad investiment.
JB.
Product Attributes:
Value
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Meets Expectations
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 17 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

not a 60 mile antenna

12/09/2012
By ,
gluceater
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
most of my stations are in a 45-50 mile range. antenna did not get any of them until I added an amplifier on the mast. then it worked ok but should not be advertised as a 60 mile range. even with the amp the signal will cut out at times on the 50 mile stations. the altitude of the antenna is 30 ft from the ground and the elevation of the ground is 80 ft above sea level. my guess the antenna should be rated as a 30 mile range.
Product Attributes:
Value
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Meets Expectations
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Recommends this product? No
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+2points
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Review 18 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

Excellent reception

12/04/2012
By ,
Manalapan, NJ
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Excellent reception of NYC stations 40 air miles away in central New Jersey. Construction is okay.
However, RCA uses the same model number for two different antennas, which makes the instructions somewhat confusing since they seem to apply to the other model. Also, the instructions state that the words Front and Back are imprinted on the booms, but they were not. But the instructions are in large type and written in real American English, not by someone with English as a second language.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 19 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

Free TV channels

11/28/2012
By ,
Vallejo
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This thing works great. The only issue's I had was during set up it says to connect the two blue ends together and then the two red ends but there are no colors so I had to guess. Also the ends did not just slide in, I had to tap it in with a hammer. I put it together up on the roof since I worked alone on the project and knew I would not be able to carry it up the ladder in one huge piece. I had 1 or 2 channels that cut out before I set this up. Now I have lots of channels! A few are choppy so I ordered a pre-amp. Can't wait till it gets here since channels 2 and 44 are having poor reception. There are a couple of sites that tell you the direction to point your antenna using a compass. Good luck!
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Every day
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Review 20 for RCA Outdoor 60 Mile Antenna With Mast - UHF, VHF and HDTV

priced right happy with the finished product

11/15/2012
By ,
south Florida
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
It was bigger than my original antenna. The instructions were easy to follow. The back assembly did not fit into the main assembly and had to be bent in order for the corners to slide into the main assembly. the front assembly elements had no connection or instruction for connection. The reception is ok. Just a little better than the original antenna that had broken elements which it incured when it hit the ground during hurricane Wilma in 2005. Well worth the price if you are above average assembler.
was happy with the delivery was expecting on the 9th and got it on the 6th , election day.
Product Attributes:
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+3points
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