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RCA ANT806 Reviewed - High Performance Universal Amplified Indoor/Outdoor Antenna

08 March, 2011 08:37 CST6CDT

The RCA ANT806 is an high performance amplified indoor or outdoor antenna for your standard definition TV (SD), high definition TV (HDTV) full 1080, and FM receivers.

This RCA antenna is capable of receiving both VHF and UHF signals for a wide range of devices.  The VHF frequency range is 54-250 MHz and the UHF frequency range is 470-806 MHz.

The ANT806 includes a power injector boosting the VHF gain to 18 dB and the UHF gain to 15 dB.  The power injector uses an AC to DC transformer adapter.  The antenna has built in amplification technology in addition to the active decibel gain.

ANT806 Features
RCA ANT806

The ANT806 Amplified Indoor Outdoor Antenna is packed with features that make it as functional as it is attractive:

  • VHF/UHF Antenna
  • Built-in amplifier
  • 18 dB average gain
  • Paintable housing
  • Multiple mounting methods, indoor and outdoor
  • Easy to mount and install
  • Terrestrial HDTV ready
  • Lightweight and compact

The RCA antenna is priced around $30.00.  I was able to purchase this device on sale and clearance for $14.00 at Menards.

RCA ANT806Mounting this unit can be a headache depending on your planned mounting location and the best reception of your TV or FM radio signals.  It can be mounted in a 'V' type position, or in a straight '--' direction as shown in the provided pictures.  Depending again on your mounting location, the specification of "Easy to mount and install" could easily get a boot.

I now receive all my local broadcast TV and FM stations.  My apartment has 4 unshielded power regulators, an unshielded battery backup for computer hardware, 4 heavily used bluetooth devices, WiFi, and I am surrounded by neighbors whom may have similar devices though I continue to receive a strong broadcast signal.  However, you may need to pick up a signal filter depending on your conditions for your HDTV/FM antenna.  The RCA ANT806 was definitely worth purchasing and you can not beat the price.

Technology  Article & Comments (1)

Thickness

I had someone e-mail me and ask how thick this unit was. I measured it and got 2 3/8"

Myside | 04/21/2011, 07:30 [Reply]

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