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GreedyDan ( 86

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 3:19am

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Condition: Factory Refurbished
Packaging: Brown Box
Warranty: 90 Day
Manufacturer: Winegard
Model: FL5000C

Features Include:

For indoor use only
Clear, translucent design
Get 1080 HD content free, no subscription required
Range of 25 miles (antenna may perform at greater distances in some cases)
For high VHF & UHF channels
Complimentary telephone support
Small, compact size
Mounts easily in your window or wall, FlatWave also operates laying on any flat surface
No assembly required
Dimensions: 13 x 12 x 0.6"
Weight: 0.34 lbs.
Package Includes:
FlatWave Antenna, 15' Mini 59 Coax Cable (Attached), 2 Easy Install Patches

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yaarkotto ( 10

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 11:29am

I'm really interested in this item, but I'm not sure about its condition.
Has anyone bought "Factory Refurbished" item here? Specially antenna?

j90275 ( 10

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 11:33am

in 4 as well.

maynard7 ( 33

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 11:37am

This antenna is great if you want to hide the antenna behind a picture that you've already hung on the wall. If aesthetics aren't an issue, just go to Best Buy and get an RCA rabbit ear antenna for less than $10. Or, if you're lucky, your local dollar store may have set-top antennas. I've tried several types of antennas, and they all work about the same, no matter what they look like. To get this best reception, you have to put an antenna on the roof. As far as this being "refurbished"... how do you refurbish something that has no moving parts? I would bet that people returned a lot of them because they weren't that happy they spent so much on something like this.

Steeldeals ( 558

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 11:41am

Quote from Fletch113

I have the amplified hdtv antenna from Monoprice & it's much better than my mohu leaf.

Which model did you buy form Monoprice?

budster ( 70

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 12:23pm

I think these are returns from Costco as the FL5000C was sold exclusively at Costco (http://www.winegard.com/flatwave/costco.php). I had bought this at Costco before, but returned it as it didn't work well for me. I went with a Mohu Leaf Plus (amplified version), which worked much better for me.

JussaIrish ( 57

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 12:46pm

For most people in the USA, the 8 dollar RCA antenna will work wonderfully. Don't spend more than you need to.

bankshot84 ( 218

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 1:02pm

Thanks, will try it out Smilie

Sarkazm ( 13

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 1:13pm

Build a big one!

http://www.instructables.com/id/B...tha/#step1

Build a small one!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWQhlmJTMzw

I have built one like the small one .. this post is making me want to build the big one ... The little one actually works very well if you are in a big city. I have had bad luck with store bought antennas... the one I built is not replaceable.

sinosudial ( 158

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 1:14pm

Quote from Steeldeals

Which model did you buy form Monoprice?

This [monoprice.com] one seems to have the most reviews and is very well reviewed. I have a feeling that the Monoprice one might be better. I think I'll keep an eye out for a deal on that.

Fletch113 ( 159

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 1:19pm

Quote from Steeldeals

Which model did you buy form Monoprice?

Sinosudial listed the one I have. Ymmv depending on your location for results but my results have been excellent.

dmdvfl ( 350

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 1:33pm

Quote from SafetyThird

Antennas are tricky things. Before you go and start filling a closet with ones that didn't work out for you I suggest going to tvfool.com and conjure up a signal analysis for your address. This will get you an idea of what you are dealing with. Do you need VHF or UHF or both? How strong are the signals and what direction are they coming from? Will amplified help or hurt? There's so many variables it makes my head spin.

So, ... after you get your tvfool data and if you decide an indoor antenna is right for you I'd head over to the avs forum (http://www.avsforum.com/t/1037779...d-up-guide) where a member has tested and commented on quite a few brands and models. Every situation is different so his results may not match up with your situation but you can weed out the real junkers.

Thanks, your info is extremely helpful for a starter like me worship

aat ( 10

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 1:51pm

I have tried both the Mohu Leaf and this antenna. Here are my observations:
1) The Winegard one picked up about 30% more channels. Most likely, because it has a little bigger dimensions than the Mohu (this makes sense from the Physics perspective).
2) The Winegard has a better build quality. It does feel like it's made in the USA. The Mohu one feels cheaply made (probably China).
3) The Winegard has a longer cable, which can be very handy - e.g. in my case I was able to place it in a window where the Mohu cable would not reach.

jasondazed ( 31

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 2:23pm

Before going out and buying an antenna, try inserting a paperclip into the coax port of your HDTV. If you live close enough to the transmitting stations, this may be sufficient to get you signal for all the channels any larger antenna would get you.

I've tried it in two televisions in my house and office - both work great!

gorfyako ( 26

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 2:37pm

I'll still need a digital converter box, right?

Roundabout ( 568

) Feb. 21, 2013 at 2:39pm

Quote from gorfyako

I'll still need a digital converter box, right?

Yes, if your TV is older and only has an NTSC tuner. You need an ATSC tuner in order to receive digital channels (which is virtually all of them now). When the digital conversion occurred a few years back, you should have gotten a coupon for a free digital tuner - if you didn't, it's too late for a freebie now. You can probably find a cheap used digital tuner on Craigslist or eBay, though.

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