Radio Shack 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna

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Overall

★★★★☆

4.3

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5 star		65
4 star		26
3 star		4
2 star		2
1 star		10

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★★★★☆

3.7

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Ideal for the city or suburbs, this antenna is a must have. The 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna is built with high-tensile strength aluminum for long life.

Specification	Description
Model	VU-90 XR
Accessory Indicator	Yes
Benefits	Recommended for city or suburb use HDTV ready Instant "snap-open" assembly
Body Material	Multi
Capacity UOM	mAh
Country Of Origin	United States
Description Header	Hog all the good signals
Display Catalog Number	15-2152
Features	Mounts on roof or attic VHF range: 90 miles UHF range: 70 miles FM range: 70 miles
Included in the Box	80" Antenna300 to 75 OHM TranformerMast Mounting HardwareOwner's Manual
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	90
MAP Price	0.0
Model	VU-90 XR
Offer Disclaimer	(Pricing and availability may vary outside the contiguous 48 United States.)
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Outputs	2 x Screw Terminal(Lead-in Terminal)
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Disclaimer	Estimated range, based on outdoor reception over flat and open terrain.
Product Height	32
Product Length	80
Product Type	UHF/VHF
Product Weight	5.33
Product Weight UOM	pounds
Product Width	95
Required to function	Lead-in cableTV/VCR/FM Receiver
Supported Languages	English

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Radio Shack 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna Reviews

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Jan 23 2009

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Radio Shack 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna Review

Best Reception!!

★★★★★

5.0

"Very strong reception even antenna is not mounted on the pole, just placed it inside the attic on top of the insulation. ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX lowest signal are 82. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jan 15 2008

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Southeast Side Chicago

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In Chicago, it's perfect.

★★★★★

5.0

"If you put this antenna on a roof and have an ATSC QAM tuner in you television, you are GOOD TO GO FOR HI DEFINITION programs on the Southeast side of Chicago. You will get 14 digital channels and STUNNING HI DEFINITION programming. You will also get about 24 analog programs. It is so good, some peo …" Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jun 13 2009

Barry

N. Fort Worth, Texas

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crystal clear VHF

★★★★☆

4.0

"I bought this terrestrial antenna back in the spring of 2006 right after I moved into my new home because back then they did not offer the local "free over-the-air" channels on my satellite subscription in "high def". They didn't have HD DVR's yet either but that's another story, but I had the best …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Nov 7 2008

Eddie

Indian Trail, NC

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna Review

30 Year Old Antenna still delivers

★★★★★

5.0

"We bought this VU-90 35 years ago, before cable, before satellite, probably before you were even born. Once cable TV came into the neighborhood, about 22 years ago, we subscribed and left this antenna up there on a mast strapped to our chimney not doing anything. It has been hit by lightning and ele …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Dec 17 2008

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Brooklyn NY

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna Review

Pulls in HD Channels Fine

★★★★★

5.0

"Easy to setup. You assemble it using bolts and wing nuts. No special tools needed. A wrench is needed to tighten the nuts on the U-shaped bolt to a mast. A 7/16 in wrench, adjustable wrench, or pliars works fine.

I live in Brooklyn NY, about 8-10 miles SSW of the Empire State Building from wher …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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