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Radio Shack 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna
based on 107 reviews
Ratings Distribution
| 5 star |
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65 |
| 4 star |
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26 |
| 3 star |
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4 |
| 2 star |
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2 |
| 1 star |
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10 |
Category Average
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy (15)
- Unattractive design (12)
- Poor reception / weak antenna (8)
- Hard to set up (2)
- Assembly instruct weak (1)
- Center of balance "off" (1)
- Cheap (1)
- Cheap transformer (1)
- Fell apart after 1 year (1)
- Just ok vhf reception (1)
Best Uses
- Living room (23)
- Attic/roof mount (17)
- Bedroom (17)
- Small rooms (11)
- Office (10)
- Portable devices (6)
- Attic antenna (4)
- Roof mount (4)
- Attic (2)
- 60' high tower (1)
Where to Buy
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Product Reviews
Radio Shack 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Best Reception!!
"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...." Read Full Review »
Jan 23, 2009 by Dat
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Inconsistant signals...do not buy.
"I am so very disappointed with this antenna. I had fun putting it together, but my enthusiasm didn't last long. With all of my local San Francisco stations being only 11.4 miles away and all at the same tower (Sutro Tower), it could not pick up signals consistantly. The signals would spike and fade and disappear altogether with no rhyme or reason. With me by the TV monitoring the signals and my partner on th..." Read Full Review »
Oct 23, 2008 by Kent
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 107 Reviews
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Radio Shack 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna Review
Best Reception!!
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Fine-Tuning
- Strong Signal
Pros
- none
Cons
- Living Room
Best Uses
"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. "
- Casual User
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Radio Shack 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna Review
In Chicago, it's perfect.
- Easy To Set Up
- Strong Signal
Pros
- Cheap transformer
Cons
- Put it on roof
Best Uses
"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 »
Opening antenna
- Picture of Product
- Tech Savvy
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Radio Shack 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna Review
30 Year Old Antenna still delivers
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Fine-Tuning
- Strong Signal
Pros
- None
Cons
- None
Best Uses
"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 »
- Enthusiast
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
Radio Shack 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna Review
Pulls in HD Channels Fine
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Fine-Tuning
- Strong Signal
Pros
- None
Cons
- None
Best Uses
"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
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- Enthusiast
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Radio Shack 80" Boom Length, 32-Element Antenna Review
Picks up Orlando channels from 50+ miles
- Easy To Set Up
- Strong Signal
Pros
- None
Cons
- On The Roof
Best Uses
"I live in Palm bay, FL about 54 miles south east from all of the Orlando transmission towers. My house is pretty much surrounded by 50ft pine trees, no other obstructions. I mounted it on the roof, about 25 feet off the ground, for best reception and it was SUPER EASY to set up. Did research on a …" Read Full Review »
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