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Monoprice Foldable Long Range HD8 Outdoor HDTV Antenna (80 Mile Range)

w/ SD Cashback + Free S/H

$12

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Monoprice has Monoprice Foldable Long Range HD8 Outdoor HDTV Antenna (80 Mile Range, 24172) on sale for $11.99. Additionally, earn Slickdeals Cashback before purchase when you follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

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Key Features:
  • Up to 80 mile reception range
  • Antenna is weatherproof, rust proof, and UV resistant
  • Weight: 2.1 lbs
  • Includes hardware for mounting to a pole or antenna mast
    • Please Note: Channel reception will be affected by what is broadcast in your area, your surroundings (mountains, etc), and how far away you are from the towers.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is the best price we've seen for this antenna, $2 less than our previous lowest Frontpage deal from February 2018. -StrawMan86
    • This price is $13 lower (52% savings) than the list price of $24.99.
  • About this product:
    • 4.4 out of 5 stars rating at Monoprice
  • About this store:

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Monoprice has Monoprice Foldable Long Range HD8 Outdoor HDTV Antenna (80 Mile Range, 24172) on sale for $11.99. Additionally, earn Slickdeals Cashback before purchase when you follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member NaPra for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Up to 80 mile reception range
  • Antenna is weatherproof, rust proof, and UV resistant
  • Weight: 2.1 lbs
  • Includes hardware for mounting to a pole or antenna mast
    • Please Note: Channel reception will be affected by what is broadcast in your area, your surroundings (mountains, etc), and how far away you are from the towers.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is the best price we've seen for this antenna, $2 less than our previous lowest Frontpage deal from February 2018. -StrawMan86
    • This price is $13 lower (52% savings) than the list price of $24.99.
  • About this product:
    • 4.4 out of 5 stars rating at Monoprice
  • About this store:

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nolife
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Bad plan because of potential multipath issues. Two joined antennas should be as close as possible with equal wiring distance to give the best possible chance of success.

In my opinion.. Don't jump through a bunch of hoops and do all the work required just to try to justify or make use of a great deal on a $12 antenna. Compared to the work and costs involved don't limit yourself or use the $12 as the motivating factor. When it is all said and done... $12 vs $120 for an antenna is not much a difference considering. I'm not claiming that this $12 antenna isn't good enough but that $12 is a small part of the process. Not all free lawn mowers are worth fixing .

I live in a fringe area and every bit counts. In my case went all in with a huge fringe UHF/VHF roof mount and distributed to four TVs.

Anyone looking into antennas should do some recon first and see what you are potentially dealing with. UHF and/or VHF, aiming directions, what type of antennae you may need etc.. These are 100% unique to your area and honestly even your actual address and surroundings. These can provide a good baseline for expectations.

https://www.tvfool.com/
https://www.antennaweb.org/
https://www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps
jimkiler
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I used the internet machine and the answer is yes. It is not in series though, you put two antenna up and connect them to a joiner. Or you could buy a dual antenna which is really two antennas already.
neilroder
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Bought this exact one. In South San Diego attic mounted with two external walls between it and towers. Get everything I can get except the one VHF channel and it's sub channels are occasionally iffy. Not real sturdy though not sure how it would hold up in the weather.

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How do you install
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I read the comments and Q&A that this can be installed indoor inside attic. Got 1.
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Bought this exact one. In South San Diego attic mounted with two external walls between it and towers. Get everything I can get except the one VHF channel and it's sub channels are occasionally iffy. Not real sturdy though not sure how it would hold up in the weather.
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Quote from lxc1227 :
I read the comments and Q&A that this can be installed indoor inside attic. Got 1.
Does this need to be grounded inside attic?
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If installable in attic i'll be trying one in orange county and one in san diego. gg
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Quote from egenesis :
Does this need to be grounded inside attic?
Exterior, you definitely want to ground the mount to try and contain risk of lighting strike.

Interior, it is less of a concern and not required (though good in theory if you reasonably can). I have a similar Clear stream model in my attic, not grounded. It has performed well over the years.

My understanding is that half di-pole antennas still require a ground for best performance. While the Monoprice doc is vague, this does not appear to be an issue with this solution.

Good luck!

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Can these be hooked up in series for better reception?
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Quote from lxc1227 :
I read the comments and Q&A that this can be installed indoor inside attic. Got 1.
All outdoor antennas can be installed in the attic.
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Quote from augielicious :
Can these be hooked up in series for better reception?
I'm curious, too.
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Quote from augielicious :
Can these be hooked up in series for better reception?
I used the internet machine and the answer is yes. It is not in series though, you put two antenna up and connect them to a joiner. Or you could buy a dual antenna which is really two antennas already.
Last edited by jimkiler October 28, 2021 at 05:58 AM.
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a999999999
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Been looking for one, good timing, thanks.
I have one in attic, but since I replaced roof, it lost a couple channels. I'll put this one outside to see, or joiner with current one in attic like discussed? Which option would be better?
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energyx
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I had been looking at this back when it was out of stock. Ordered one to try... always good to have a spare around.
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Toller
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It is UHF only. Half my channels are VHF. Oh well.
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Quote from DealmasyerX :
How do you install
Antenna does come with a U-bolt, but you need to have a pole to attach it to. It doesn't come with a pole.

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