Radio Shack 40" Boom Length, 17 Elements Outdoor Antenna for UHF-Only

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Easy setup (137)
  • Strong signal (117)
  • Durable (72)
  • Fine-tuning (37)
  • Good value (32)
  • Easy to use (30)
  • Good performance (30)
  • Reliable (30)
  • Attractive design (5)
  • Very directional (3)
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Cons

  • Poor reception / weak antenna (6)
  • Unattractive design (6)
  • Flimsy (5)
  • Needs 300-75 ohm adapter (3)
  • Hard to set up (2)
  • 300-75 adapter not incl (1)
  • But the dang thing works (1)
  • Fragile in severe weather (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)

Best Uses

  • Attic/roof mount (42)
  • Living room (21)
  • Bedroom (16)
  • Outdoors (9)
  • Attic antenna (8)
  • Portable devices (8)
  • Small rooms (7)
  • Attic (6)
  • Office (6)
  • Hdtvdigital uhf signals (3)
 
 
 

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With up to a 75-mile range, this outdoor antenna is designed to boost UHF reception in outlying areas.

Specification Description
Model U-75R
Accessory Indicator Yes
Benefits Ideal for fringe areas or when UHF and VHF stations are in different directionsTuned for precise band coverage
Body Material Multi
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin United States
Description Header No more static in the boonies!
Display Catalog Number 15-2160
Enclosure Color Gray
Features Range of up to 75 miles*Comes preassembled with snap-in-position elements for easy, do-it-yourself setup and installation
Included in the Box Mast Mounting Hardware40" Boom Length, 17 Element Outdoor AntennaOwner's Manual
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model U-75R
Offer Disclaimer (Pricing and availability may vary outside the contiguous 48 United States.)
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Outputs 2 x Screw Terminal(Lead-in Terminal)
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer Estimated range, based on reception over flat and open terrain. Note: In some locations, you might need to use an indoor/outdoor 300-ohm splitter/com
Product Height 32
Product Length 40
Product Type UHF only
Product Weight 2.55
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 16
Required to function Lead-in CableMatching Transformer (If adding to a VHF antenna)
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Nov 16, 2009

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Awesome for the price!

"I wanted to boost the UHF reception on our old antenna array. This system must be at least 30 years old. Dispite having 2 separate UHF antennas along with a VHF antenna on the mast I could only recive VHF channels. Given this antenna was only [$] and had great reviews I decided to give it a shot. Dew to how steep my roof is I was only able to mount this antenna in place of the lowest UHF antenna. After some aim..." Read Full Review »

Jul 10, 2007 by madmatt2024

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Needs TLC

"Was told to buy this for the new digital signals. Wrong choice for my area. Had to CONSTANTLY rotate for signal. Did find better results when I added an amplifier (though signals are less than 30 mi)and if when I tilted about 20/25 degrees from being vertical... tried 90 degrees - no work. Did not get all of the "old" channels as on analog. May be a great unit.... but not for my area - too much work to adjust f..." Read Full Review »

Feb 19, 2009 by Mr. NO FIX

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Radio Shack 40" Boom Length, 17 Elements Outdoor Antenna for UHF-Only Review

Awesome for the price!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I wanted to boost the UHF reception on our old antenna array. This system must be at least 30 years old. Dispite having 2 separate UHF antennas along with a VHF antenna on the mast I could only recive VHF channels. Given this antenna was only [$] and had great reviews I decided to give it a shot. D …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 10 2007
madmatt2024
Dolgeville, NY
I am:
  • Gearhead
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 40" Boom Length, 17 Elements Outdoor Antenna for UHF-Only Review

Works for me

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • none

    Best Uses

  • Attic
 

"Tried several antennae and the U 75 is tops for signal/size. Small enough for my attic. and the price is great. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 11 2008
happy camper
Kernersville, NC
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  • Enthusiast
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 40" Boom Length, 17 Elements Outdoor Antenna for UHF-Only Review

Excellent Value HD/DTV UHF Only Antenna

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"DTV conversion of Phoenix OTA stations shifted most local channels to UHF, and our 40 year old, Radio Shack VHF antenna didn't pick up many of them. This new UHF antenna was value priced and complimented our existing roof-top antenna.Some have complained that the box didn't include a matching transf …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 31 2009
Satisfied Radio Shack Customer in PHX
Phoenix, AZ
I am:
  • Power User
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 40" Boom Length, 17 Elements Outdoor Antenna for UHF-Only Review

Classic antenna design that works

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • All hardware included
  • Easy To Set Up
  • High Gain
  • Strong Signal
  • Tried-and-True design
  • More »

    Cons

  • 300-75 adapter not incl

    Best Uses

  • HDTVDigital UHF signals
  • OutdoorAttic Installs
 

"This antenna is your classic directional "beam"-style antenna that has been used for decades. It is designed to pull in signals best in the direction it is pointed. This is a much better solution than using a small UHF antenna with an amplifier. This antenna is meant to be mounted in the attic or ou …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 10 2007
Bee Leave Me
45 miles from NYC
I am:
  • Practical
  • Professional
  • Tech Savvy
 

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 40" Boom Length, 17 Elements Outdoor Antenna for UHF-Only Review

Orem, Utah this one is for you!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Definitely for UTAH DTV
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • RS Salesmen don't like it

    Best Uses

  • Attic antenna
  • Under Asphalt Shingles
 

"The Antenna was simple to set up and worked well in an attic under architectured asphalt shingles. The purpose of the antenna was to eliminate nuisance pixilation while watching HTV using a broken set of rabbit ears. It was also hoped that we could get more channels and consistent performance. Th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 13 2008
LDSSPARKY
Orem, UT
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  • Enthusiast
 
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