Antennacraft HBU33 High-VHF/UHF Antenna

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★★★★☆
4.3

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★★★★☆
3.6

 

$79.99 at RadioShack

 
 

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Pros

  • Easy setup (16)
  • Strong signal (11)
  • Durable (7)
  • Attractive design (2)
  • Compact (1)
  • Fine-tuning (1)
  • Perfect for channels 7-69 (1)
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Cons

  • Poor reception / weak antenna (2)

Best Uses

  • Attic/roof mount (12)
  • Always put on the roof (1)
  • Bedroom (1)
  • Chimney mount (1)
  • In garbage can (1)
  • Living room (1)
  • Pole mount (1)
 
 
 

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Make the HDTV transition with the high-band VHF/UHF HBU33.

Specification Description
Model HBU33
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Optimized for channels 7~69Up to 70 mile high-VHF range; 60 mile UHF range*Easy "snap-open" assemblyIncludes "no-ti
Body Material Metal
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin United States
Description Header Not too big, not too small.
Display Catalog Number 15-289
Enclosure Color Gray
End Product Indicator Yes
Features Channel: 7~69Electronic elements: 31Gain (dB): VHF high: 7.6; UHF: 7.7Half-power beamwidth: VHF high: 57.0°; UH
Included in the Box Antennacraft® HBU33U-bolt300/75 ohm matching transformerUser's guide
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model HBU33
New Date Wed Oct 14 00:00:00 CDT 2009
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer *Mileage based on optimum conditions over flat, open terrain. Transmitting antenna height and power, and receiving antenna height and placement, will
Product Height 23.5
Product Length 85
Product Type HDTV
Product Weight 5.9
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 43.5
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Nov 10, 2009

Antennacraft HBU33 High-VHF/UHF Antenna Reviews

 
 
 

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
small but strong recieving power!

"I LIVE IN HAYWARD IN THE SANFRANCICO BAY AREA AND WITH THIS NEW ANTENNACRAFT HBU 33 I CAN RECIEVE KSBW CHANNEL 8 AND KCBA CHANNEL 35 BOTH FROM SALINAS WHICH IS LOCATED ROUGHLY 100 MILES AWAY BY CAR. CHANNEL 8 AND 35 ARE ON THE VHF HIGH BAND RESPECTIVELY(8 AND 13). IT IS AT LEAST 5 FT ABOVE THE ROOFLINE AND POINTED SOUTH SOUTHEAST AT FREMONT PEAK IN SALINAS. I ALSO RECIEVE ALL OF THE SAN JOSE CHANNELS. NO DROPOU..." Read Full Review »

Aug 05, 2009 by TV FREAK DAVE

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
not very strong

"Noticed no difference in the amount of channels I could pull in when compared to the $34 UHF only model of same antenna. VHF channels still came in very poorly despite being within range (and they came in on the UHF only antenna too at same strength!). I will not waste money or time with VHF again, it is too hard to tune in no matter the antenna...." Read Full Review »

Aug 07, 2009 by Lerio77

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Antennacraft HBU33 High-VHF/UHF Antenna Review

small but strong recieving power!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Always put on the roof
 

"I LIVE IN HAYWARD IN THE SANFRANCICO BAY AREA AND WITH THIS NEW ANTENNACRAFT HBU 33 I CAN RECIEVE KSBW CHANNEL 8 AND KCBA CHANNEL 35 BOTH FROM SALINAS WHICH IS LOCATED ROUGHLY 100 MILES AWAY BY CAR. CHANNEL 8 AND 35 ARE ON THE VHF HIGH BAND RESPECTIVELY(8 AND 13). IT IS AT LEAST 5 FT ABOVE THE ROOF …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 5 2009
TV FREAK DAVE
HAYWARD CALIF
I am:
  • Enthusiast
 

Antennacraft HBU33 High-VHF/UHF Antenna Review

Great reception!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"I don't get local channels in HD with DirecTV, so I bought this antenna to pick them up over-the-air. Now I'm catching all the locals in HD! Setup was super easy. Everything was thumb screws so no tools were needed. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 10 2009
Ragin' Cajun
Youngsville, LA
I am:
  • Casual User
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Antennacraft HBU33 High-VHF/UHF Antenna Review

Great antenna

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"The signals don't pass thru walls or trees very well and my current roof VHF & indoor amplified UHF, VHF amplified rabbit ears & amplified HD antenna together would only get 8 channels after the switch (got 22 before the switch and reduced broadcast signal strengths)and they all dropped out all the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 14 2009
Happy camper
Gresham, OR (Portland suburb)
I am:
  • Casual User
 

Antennacraft HBU33 High-VHF/UHF Antenna Review

Works well for up to 30 miles with LOS

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Perfect for Channels 7-69

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
  • Chimney mount
 

"Nice compact size for local up to 30 miles with clear line of sight. I have clear LOS from my home on top of a hill to the east, transmitters in the valley 30 mi away... with a pre-amp at the antenna I am getting 80-90% signals on all the Sacramento channels from a hill in Martinez. On the side of …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 26 2009
Jeff Songster
Martinez, CA
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Antennacraft HBU33 High-VHF/UHF Antenna Review

awesome antenna

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Pole mount
 

"This antenna boosted signal strength to 90% in an area that is supposed to be unable to recieve signal at all. I installed this antenna at my rural workplace and it receives better signal than the bigger antenna I have at home also purchased from radioshack. My digital converter box was also purchas …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 9 2009
ericlc74
Clarksville, MO
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