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Best Buy Ratings and Reviews

Customer Reviews for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Model: ANT121
SKU: 4780115
UPC: 079000322467
Increase your signal reception with this UHF/VHF/FM indoor antenna. It is designed to receive the best-possible TV and FM stereo signal reception.
Average Customer Rating:
3.5 out of 5
3.5
 out of 
5
(82 Reviews) 82
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Snapshot 82 reviews
5 stars
30
4 stars
17
3 stars
13
2 stars
8
1 star
14
70% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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57 out of 82
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Customer Reviews for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna
Review 1 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Easy to set up

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: Loneskier
from Jeffersonville, IN
on 05/17/2012
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Reception
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Ease of assembly
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: Avg price
What's not so great: Not as good as higher priced antennas
Average for use. Would not want it for tv that is used all of the time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 2 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

very poor reception

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: computerclueless
from western Mass.
on 05/11/2012
What's not so great: unreliable
Whenever you change the channel you have to do a channel scan, and then if nothing, turn the dial and do another channel scan. the antenna is usless in this area.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 3 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Rabbit ears of yesteryear coverage

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: CarpeDiemRF
from Minneapolis, MN
on 05/11/2012
Value for Price
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Reception
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Low tech
What's not so great: Doesn't improve reception
There's no magic in this product. If you need minimal assistance for reception then this will work. But if more is needed move on to a higher tech item.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 4 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

I'm pretty happy with this purchase...

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: simpleoneaz
from Chandler, AZ
on 05/02/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Reception
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Price is right
What's not so great: You do have to change channels from time to time to get good reception.
Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase and would recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 5 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

POOR QUALITY AND YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: longdillon1
from Merced Ca
on 04/05/2012
Value for Price
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Reception
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
2.0 out of 5
2.0
First off: AVOID! This antenna is horrible. It is small and wont even pick up channels that my 60 year old rabbit ears pick up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Sacrificial Channel Strength

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: kvaro
from MN
on 04/02/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Reception
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
3.0 out of 5
3.0
My cheap, ancient rabbit ears worked better than this one did. After manipulating in every feasible manner, I could only get MOST of the channels. If I wanted to get (e.g.) channel 3, I would lose channel 6. Or vice versa. But I was never able to obtain every channel in the spectrum. All of our signal towers are in the same vicinity to each other, and I contorted the antenna in every which possible way I could (short of bending them). No go. Perhaps it would work better from farther away (from town)...
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 7 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Pulls in all local signals

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Furdoggy
from Brookfield, WI
on 03/24/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Reception
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Pulls in all local HD signals (20 mile distance)
What's not so great: N/A
I live about 20 miles from the metro area and have hooked up 2 HDTV's to this antenna using a splitter. The TV upstairs (6" cable to antenna) never has an issue and the one in the basement (35' cable to antenna) rarely has some pixelation. Definitely worth the money and more!
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 8 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Good product for the money

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: MoM2blldzr
from Chattanooga, TN
on 03/21/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Reception
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Not very expensive
What's not so great: Wish I could get more channels
Purchased to get channels in Memphis, TN. Had been using another antenna that would bring in only one channel clear and a few others fuzzy. This antenna allowed me to bring in a few more channels clear. I decided to keep it (especially for the price) and continue to research if another antenna that would be more expensive might be my next step. However, looking at the reviews of other antennas, even the more expensive ones do not get high ratings. One nice thing is that Best Buy said that I could try the antenna and if it did not perform well, I could return it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 9 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

no no no

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Max70
from Phoenix NY
on 03/14/2012
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Reception
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Ease of assembly
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Durability
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's great about it: nothing - had to return it
What's not so great: zero reception
Zero reception while w $55 antenna get 10-12 channels
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 10 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Great buy, does what its supposed to

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Taelyn
from Baltimore, MD
on 03/10/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Reception
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Quick set up
What's not so great: If you're in a bad OTA area then its not worth it
Overall im satisfied with this product, channels were clear with no interruptions, be sure to check what OTA channels your area picks up before purchasing though. I haven't had any issues so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 11 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Works Well

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Boomer51
from Wisconsin
on 02/28/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Reception
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Small, yet powerful at little cost.
This antenna meets all our needs in picking up HD stations clearly and constant. We tried higher cost antennas that you had to constantly move in certain directions. This one, once you find that sweet spot, it tends to work throughout. At half the cost I might add.
Of course, with any antenna, your positioning within towers helps!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 12 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Bunny Ears Suck

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: TheCookieMonster
on 02/28/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Reception
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Ease of assembly
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Durability
3.0 out of 5
3.0
The reception on the antenna wasn't all that bad. The main fact that made me return this item was that you would have to move the bunny ears around to just the right location for each and every channel. This is of no fault of the products but there are simply better options out there. May I suggest this product: http://www.gomohu.com/. It works like a champ and it is one flat piece so no moving it around. Find the place it works the best and never have to move it again. It is 100% worth more for your money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 13 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Great Value!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Run12
on 02/10/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Reception
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: price and reception quality
I purchased this antenna instead of one of the more expensive omnidirectional based on the recommendation of a Best buy employee. He said he sees a decent number of the more expensive returned, but rarely sees the model. I have to agree. I hooked it up and a channel scan and I got all of the broadcast channels from my area and a some from the nearby area as well. I haven't have to fuss with antennas.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 14 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Problem with my location

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: gdd04
from Lincoiln, MA
on 01/26/2012
Value for Price
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Reception
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: Item quality, easy to set up
What's not so great: Reception in my location
The location required for this antennae in our house impairs signal reception (for TV only). It is in the basement and about 8 feet from a small window. As a consequence, we do not receive all the signals available in our location even though it is relatively close to a large city. Potential buyers should consider their individual conditions and environment before buying this antennae.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 15 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Great antenna

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Flashmob
from Orlando, FL
on 01/25/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Reception
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Great price
This antenna works great and the price is just right. We have two of these great antenna's. Because we do not have cable, we have to use an antenna on our flat screen and the other one is used with the digital convertor box on the older tv. We are very satisfied with our purchase. Don't pay big bucks for an antenna this RCA antenna is worth trying.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 16 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Worst indoor antenna I've ever used

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: BBDL
from Sacramento, CA
on 01/14/2012
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Reception
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Ease of assembly
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Durability
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's not so great: just flat out terrible
I have had more luck with old rabbit ears with aluminum foil! Of course, that isn't an option on new tv's, but this is not worth anything. The combination of two different antennas for UHF/VHF and a bunch of different settings on the dial, make this about the worst option for an indoor antenna. Can you imagine getting up and turning the dial for half your channels in search of the best picture? Or constantly adjusting the ears? Me either.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-2points
0out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 17 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Great Antenna - under 10 miles

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Skippy0420
from Milwaukee, WI
on 01/12/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Reception
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Small and movable
I had purchased one of these antenna's a month or so back right after I dropped cable. I did some research and found that I am within 10 miles from most of the signals in Milwaukee so I knew this onw should be fine and it has surpassed my expectiations. Please research before you get an antenna. If you are a long way away this will not work as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 18 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Bad reception

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Miketgolf
from Norton Ma
on 01/12/2012
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Reception
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: Easy Assembly
What's not so great: Des not work well 30 miles outside city
Subject did not work well I ened up returing the product. On the good side Best Buy's staff were very courteous when I returned the item
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 19 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

Does what it is supposed to do

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: dnottingham4
from Pineville, NC
on 12/04/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Reception
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of assembly
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: great price
What's not so great: which the ears potion work more flexible.
THis is a basic HDTV antenna for short range (under 20 miles) OTA HD reception and is works great. I have two of these and they do exactly what they are suposed to do and as a bonus keep me from having to pay for cable or satellite tv!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
7out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 20 for RCA UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna

This antenna is not a good value. Not recommended.

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: samsonn
from parma ohio
on 11/26/2011
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Reception
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Ease of assembly
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Durability
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: Nothing, poor performance.
What's not so great: Poor quality picture. It's a bad product.
This antenna manufactured by RCA for UHF/VHF/FM is not a good antenna. I purchased one at Best Buy. What I had in mind was to use it with a converter box that is attached to a really nice, new Sony analog TV. Reception is poor, and the antenna needs to be constantly adjusted because if not adjusted, picture freezes or you see lots of little digital squares. Actually, I'm surprised because I thought RCA made decent antennas. The flat ones they make, costing about twice as much at least, are little better, but not really the greatest either. Those have to be adjusted now and then too, especially in rainy weather. It is Not the fault of this Radio Shack converter box, that's for sure. I tested this RCA antenna with a digital TV as well. Same results.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-6points
0out of 6found this review helpful.
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