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Selection Guide

What is the best HDTV antenna for you? The right type of antenna at a specific location depends on a few variables, such as geographic location, signal strength of local TV networks, the height at which the antenna will be installed, as well as factors such as local terrain, nearby trees, and building and home construction in the area.

To select the right HDTV antenna for your specific location we recommend that you perform an address look up search on the DTV Reception Maps page on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website. Keep in mind that a clear path between the antenna and the TV stations would be preferable for the best reception. If there are any tall buildings or trees around your receiving location, an outdoor antenna will get better reception than an indoor antenna. Outdoor antennas are strongly recommended for the most reliable reception.

FCC's DTV Reception Maps Page

Instruction: Enter your address and zip code in the Location box on the DTV Reception Maps page. Signal strength, available channels, stations location, etc. will be listed in search result.

1) Check signal strength of your location.

The signal strength categories are strong, moderate, weak and no signal. Determining the signal strength received at your location will help to select the appropriate antenna.

1.1)Strong Signal Area: An indoor antenna should work well. An Antop passive (non-amplified) is recommended in strong signal areas that are near a station’s broadcast tower. Following are a few indoor antenna suggestions that may work well at your location in a strong signal area.

Antop Models Recommended for strong signal strength areas.

Modern Rabbit Ears AT-210 AT-210	World Map Paper-Thin AT-123 AT-123	Big Square Paper-Thin AT-100 AT-100
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1.2)Moderate Signal Area:A high quality amplified indoor antenna, or an outdoor antenna, is recommended for these locations as they should work well. An Antop Smartpass Amplified Antenna, switched to the “ON” mode is recommended in moderate signal areas to boost the signal for optimal reception. Following are a few antenna suggestions that may work well at your location in a moderate signal area.

Antop Models Recommended for moderate signal strength areas.

Glossy Paper-Thin AT-133B AT-133B	Aero+ AT-221BV AT-221BV	“Big Boy” Flat Panel AT-400 AT-400
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1.3)Weak Signal Area: A high quality amplified outdoor antenna would be recommended for these locations as they should work well. The antenna should be installed as high as possible — 30 feet above ground level is recommended.

An Antop Smartpass Amplified Antenna, switched to the “ON” mode is recommended in weak signal areas to boost the signal for optimal reception. Following are a few antenna suggestions that may work well at your location in a weak signal area.

Antop Models Recommended for weak and very weak signal strength areas.

		VHF Reception Enhanced
"Mini Tower" AT-405BV AT-405BV	Mini "Big Boy" AT-406BV AT-406BV	"Big Boy" Flat Panel AT-400BV AT-400BV
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2) Check the search result section to find your map location.

2.1) Single Tower Location:

If towers are in a single location, both Multi-directional and Omni-directional antennas will provide reception. A multi-directional antenna installed pointing towards to the tower location is be preferable.

Source: the FCC's DTV Reception Maps (Zip Code 89703)

Antop Multi-directional Models Recommended for Single Tower Location.
Strong Signal Strength	Moderate Signal Strength	Weak Signal Strength


		VHF Reception Enhanced
Modern Rabbit Ears AT-210 AT-210/a>	Aero+ AT-221BV AT-221BV	"Big Boy" Flat Panel AT-400BV AT-400BV
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2.2) Multiple Towers Location

Less than 90 Degrees: If towers are in multiple locations less than 90 degrees, both Multi-directional and Omni-directional antennas will provide reception. A Multi-directional antenna may better capture reception, slight manual adjusting is required. An Antop omni-directional antenna, while easy to install with no adjusting required, may not be suitable in capturing weak signals.

Source: the FCC's DTV Reception Maps (Zip Code 33710)

Greater than 90 Degrees:: If towers are in multiple locations, you will need an Omni-directional antenna.

Source: the FCC's DTV Reception Maps (Zip Code 07644)

Antop Omni-directional Models Recommended for Multiple Tower Location (Greater than 90 Degrees).
Strong Signal Strength	Moderate Signal Strength	Weak Signal Strength


		VHF Reception Enhanced
Paper-Thin AT-133 AT-133	World Map AT-122B AT-122B	Dual-Omni UFO AT-415B AT-415B
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3) To connect your antenna to more than one TV set

Antop Smart Boost System series with dual outputs will be recommended to you, or you may use a signal splitter alternatively.

3.1)Antop Smart Boost System series with dual outputs

As the perfect combination of splitter & amplifier, enables you to connect secondary device simultaneously. Mix and match your devices and optimize antenna strength to receive crystal-clear broadcast signals.

Antop Smart Boost System series Recommended for 2 TVs setting.
Strong Signal Strength	Moderate Signal Strength	Weak Signal Strength


VHF Reception Enhanced AT-300SBS AT-300SBS	VHF Reception Enhanced AT-500SBS AT-500SBS	VHF Reception Enhanced AT-800SBS AT-800SBS
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3.2)Splitter

When using a splitter, signal strength will be decreased as it is being divided among multiple end locations. To set up a signal distribution system for multiple TVs, a bundle package of an outdoor antenna and splitter (with low insertion loss and high shielding structure) is recommended. An All Ports DC Power Passing splitter will be required in the case that the antenna is amplified. Coaxial cable will also cause signal loss, so make sure you are using a good shielding quality coaxial cable as RG6, or RG59 at least.

Antop Bundle Packages Recommended for 2 TVs / 3 TVs / 4 TVs setting.
2 TVs Solution	3 TVs Solution	4 TVs Solution


AT-420B & AT-705 AT-413B and AT-705	AT-415B & AT-706 AT-415B and AT-706	AT-400BV & AT-707 AT-400BV and AT-707

Antenna styles from Antop include numerous indoor and outdoor models to better suite your specific needs. Antop antennas’ range capabilities can cover from 0 to up to 85 miles from point of signal origination with coverage patterns including Multi-directional and Omni-directional. With more than 60 different antenna models you’re sure to find the right antenna.

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