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How to choose the best antenna for you
Good reception depends on a lot of factors. The questions below take you through some of these factors, to deliver the most reliable digital TV possible.

1. How far are you from the broadcasters?

Click on one of the distances below. If you're not sure where the broadcast signal sources you want to receive are located, visit the FCC DTV Reception Maps page and enter your zip code or address for information about your area.

> 0-25 miles

An RCA Indoor Antenna might be best for you. Continue with question #2 below to find out which one.

> 25-40 miles

An RCA Outdoor Antenna is probably best for you. Continue with question #2 below to find out which one.

> 40-65 miles

An RCA Outdoor Directional Antenna is best for you. Go to question #3 below to find out which one.

> 65+ miles

The ANT3038XR with a TVPRAMP1R preamplifier is the best antenna for you. Click here for details about this setup.

2. Which directions are the broadcasters from your house? (i.e., in one direction? many directions?)

Click on one of the options below. If you're not sure where the broadcast signal sources you want to receive are located, visit the FCC DTV Reception Maps page and enter your zip code or address for information about your area.

> Multiple directions

An RCA Omnidirectional antenna is best for you.
+ For Indoor Omnidirectional Antennas, go to question #4.
+ For Outdoor Omnidirectional Antennas, click here for details about the ANT800.

> One direction

An RCA Directional Antenna might be best for you. Go to question #4 to find out which one.
+ For Indoor Directional Antennas, go to question #4.
+ For Outdoor Directional Antennas, go to question #3.

3. What is the terrain like between you and the broadcasters?

Click on one of the options below.

> It's flat between my house and my broadcast sources.

An RCA Outdoor Antenna is best for you. There are several models to choose from. Click on the model number below for more information.
+ ANT751R (up to 40 mile radius)
+ ANT806 (up to 35 mile radius)
+ ANT3020X (up to 35 mile radius)
+ ANT3036XR (up to 65 mile radius)

> It's hilly between my house and my broadcast sources.

The ANT3038XR with a TVPRAMP1R preamplifier is the best antenna for you. Click here for details about this setup.

> There are mountains between my house and my broadcast sources.

The ANT3038XR with a TVPRAMP1R preamplifier is the best antenna for you. Click here for details about this setup.

4. Are there any tall natural or man-made structures near where you live (like tall trees or buildings)?

Click on one of the options below.

> No

An RCA Amplified or Passive Antenna is best for you (we recommend an Amplified Antenna).
+ RCA Indoor Directional Amplified Antennas:
ANT1251R, ANT301R, ANT525, and ANT585
+ RCA Omnidirectional Amplified Antennas:
ANT1450, ANT1450BR, ANT1550, and ANT1650

> Yes

An RCA Amplified Omnidirectional Antenna is best for you (even if your broadcasters all come from one direction).
+ RCA Omnidirectional Amplified Antennas:
ANT1450, ANT1450BR, ANT1550, and ANT1650