TV Antenna Picks

Get 30-50 channels FREE.

GE Pro Indoor Amplified

$30

Best indoor antenna under $50. 60-mile range. Slim profile.

Best indoor.

Mohu Leaf 50

$60

Paper-thin. Sticks to wall. 60-mile range. Reliable.

Best paper-thin.

ClearStream 4MAX

$140

Outdoor antenna. 70+ miles. Great for rural / weak signal areas.

Best outdoor.

Antop AT-800SBS

$130

Indoor + outdoor. Boosts FM radio too. Senior favorite.

Best multi-purpose.

Channel Master CM4228HD

$110

Pure outdoor, attic-mountable. 80-mile professional range.

Best for serious distance.

What you get free

NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, PBS — all major networks.
Local news + weather.
Major sports — NFL games, college, MLB local broadcasts.
Most awards shows, presidential debates.
20-50 sub-channels (METV, GRIT, Bounce, Antenna TV) — classic shows.
Better picture than cable in most cases (uncompressed).

Check signal in your area

Go to antennaweb.org — free FCC tool.
Enter your zip code + house orientation.
Shows which channels you can get + which antenna type needed.
Color-coded (green = easy, yellow = medium, red = need outdoor).
Order matching antenna.

Setup tips

Higher = better. Top floor or attic best.
Near a window facing broadcast towers (towers usually city center).
Away from metal (radiators, blinds, refrigerator).
Run "channel scan" on TV after plugging in.
Free apps: NextPVR / TabloTV let you DVR free TV.

Combine with streaming

Antenna for live news + sports + local + free reruns. Add ONE streaming service ($10-15/mo) for new shows. Combined cost ~$10-15/mo vs $150 cable. Saves $1,500+/year.