Radio Shack Amplified HDTV Antenna

#157

★★★☆☆
3.0

based on 18 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
3.6

 

$34.99 at RadioShack

 
 

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Pros

  • Easy setup (12)
  • Strong signal (9)
  • Durable (4)
  • Attractive design (2)
  • 22 bb amp (1)
  • Fine-tuning (1)
  • Great reception (1)
  • None unfortunately (1)
  • Still none (1)
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Cons

  • Poor reception / weak antenna (3)
  • Flimsy (2)
  • No work in all places (2)
  • A little unstable (1)
  • Tricky placement (1)

Best Uses

  • Living room (7)
  • Bedroom (5)
  • Small rooms (4)
  • Attic/roof mount (1)
  • Portable devices (1)
 
 
 

Provided by RadioShack

Upgrade your old rabbit ears with this HDTV compatible amplified antenna.

Specification Description
Model 15-254
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits 22 dB amplification provids a clear signal, even in remote locationsGold-plated "F" connector output for better signal and picture
Cables Included 75 Ohm cable with gold plated connectors (6 ft.)
Capacity UOM mAh
Connections "F" connector (1)
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Turn on and tune in.
Display Catalog Number 15-254
Enclosure Color Black
End Product Indicator Yes
Included in the Box RadioShack® Amplified HDTV antenna75 Ohm cable with gold plated connectors (6 ft.)AC adapter
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 15-254
New Date Sun Jul 12 00:00:00 CDT 2009
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Power Device AC adapter
Product Depth 4.25
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 10.08
Product Type HDTV
Product Weight 1
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 7.68
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Nov 7, 2009

Radio Shack Amplified HDTV Antenna Reviews

 
 
 

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[23 of 24 customers found this review helpful]

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Decent Reception

"I went to my local RadioShack looking for 15-1868 which is the highest rated on this site for [$]. They were totally out, couldn't sell me the floor model because they didn't have the box & they checked another area store and they were out too. They suggested this model and said if I didn't like it I could return it and get 15-1868 when they have it in stock. I connected it unamplified and it got several station..." Read Full Review »

May 18, 2009 by mk

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Amplified Antenna - Revised Review

"Probably, due to the location of the building, this product would NOT procuce all of the channels when connected to the converter box. I could NOT receive channels 7 thru 13 AT ALL, in spite of having fully scanned the box (box has AIR scan only, channels 2 - 69), and multiple positioning of both the loop and the rabbit ears. I had to resort to running 35' of coax from the box to the roof antenna's wall jack. Wh..." Read Full Review »

Jul 04, 2009 by OLC (On - Line Customer)

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[23 of 24 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Amplified HDTV Antenna Review

Decent Reception

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Living Room
 

"I went to my local RadioShack looking for 15-1868 which is the highest rated on this site for [$]. They were totally out, couldn't sell me the floor model because they didn't have the box & they checked another area store and they were out too. They suggested this model and said if I didn't like it …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 18 2009
mk
Silver Spring, MD
I am:
  • Casual User
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Amplified HDTV Antenna Review

Amplified Antenna - Revised Review

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Still none

    Cons

  • No work in all places

    Best Uses

  • Living Room
 

"Probably, due to the location of the building, this product would NOT procuce all of the channels when connected to the converter box. I could NOT receive channels 7 thru 13 AT ALL, in spite of having fully scanned the box (box has AIR scan only, channels 2 - 69), and multiple positioning of both th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 4 2009
OLC (On - Line Customer)
Los Angeles, CA
I am:
  • Power User
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Amplified HDTV Antenna Review

A FEW TIPS

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fine-Tuning

    Cons

  • Tricky placement

    Best Uses

  • Living Room
  • Small Rooms
 

"Good antenna but you must be patient and experiment some. I set this antenna behind my digital TV and had to elevate it around 14" to get maximum reception for all channels. There's still one channel I have to tilt it slightly forward for, but that same channel did not come in good for analog either …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 6 2009
Experimenter
Tulsa, Ok
I am:
  • Casual User
 

Radio Shack Amplified HDTV Antenna Review

Out of sight out of mind

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"Didnt do the trick on top of the set worked better on the floor or so I thought put it in the attic and bam all the digtal goodness came threw! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 7 2009
Jojo Bojangles
Memphis,Tn
I am:
  • Casual User
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Amplified HDTV Antenna Review

A downgrade from old rabbit ears

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Poor Reception

    Best Uses

  • Small Rooms
 

"Where I live, I get 2 analog channels and zero digital channels with rabbit ears. After installing this antenna, I got zero channels - nada. Plugging the antenna and messing around with the amplification dial just gave me more distortion, as if the antenna is amplifying interference instead of TV si …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 9 2009
RCC
San Juan, PR
I am:
  • Power User
 
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