Antenna Buying Guide

Not Sure What Type of TV Antenna to Buy?

• Indoor TV antennas are best for those living in urban areas, 30 miles (50 km) or less from local OTA TV broadcast towers.
• If you live in the suburbs or the country - between 40-60 miles (65-95 km) from local OTA TV broadcast towers - the more likely it is that you’ll need to move up to a more powerful attic or roof-mount TV antenna.

Keep in mind that distance ratings on TV antennas are approximate, and don’t take obstructions or interference into account. As well, bigger isn't always better when it comes to antennas. Don't invest in a high-performance '150 mile' fringe model if you live in an urban or suburban area as it can overdrive the tuner in your Tablo DVR or TV. (We often recommend checking out NoCable.org to find out how far away you live from your local OTA TV towers.)



Still not sure what type of TV antenna to buy?

Many antenna manufacturers (including Winegard, Mohu, AntennasDirect, and Antop) offer searchable online databases or call us to help you choose which TV antenna is best for your area.

Contact Antenna Time LLC for a consultation to help you decide which is the best option for you.