Antop AT-400B Big Boy 80 Mile Indoor/Outdoor HD TV Antenna

This is my review of the Antop AT-400B Big Boy Antenna. It claims to have have up to 80 miles of range. Features include a low profile design, 4G LTE filter, and smart pass amplifier but how well does it pick up VHF and UHF TV frequencies?

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[AntennaMan]

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[streamingjunkie]

I liked the video. I have the AT-400BV now for two years and it seems to work well. Could you make a read-only spreadsheet on *_Google Sheets_* and add your current and future antennas tests on the worksheet? You can add a link to the worksheet in your video descriptions. It would make it much easier for all of us who want to shop for a new antenna.

[dport]

I like how your the only reviewer of antennas that explains how far their local stations are all others mention it at the end and all of them live in a major city with 50+ station.

[PizzaDinosaur]

This video finally clued me in that the channels I'm always having an issue picking up are VHF broadcasts, and none of my antennas have a VHF element - amazing how all these manufacturer websites and guides gloss over that bit. Thanks!

[joang]

Hi Tyler. Just installed the AT-400BV after watching your video on it. Works great and its a big improvement in signal quality over the old cheapo rotating antenna you so don't recommend. When it comes to things antenna-wise, you are my god! LOL Keep the vids coming.

[Jgawalters]

Thanks for calling out the antenna manufacturers. You think they'd know. As a Ham radio operator, I know you have to have the correct antenna for a specific band. Sometimes the wrong antenna will receive, but atmospheric conditions determine how well.

[craigwwerner]

Thanks for the independent review of this antenna. I've been curious about Antop and their claims.

[ryanfabello]

I wish I got this review before we bought this antenna. I too could not receive the local VHF stations even when pointing directly at the tower and only 12 miles away. Returned this one and did get the RCA yagi antenna. Much better and less of the cost.

[Drawlen]

Want to thank you for all your help. Got good OTA reception with one of your recently recommended outdoor antennas : )

[boltyoder]

I agree with you about the VHF problem with antennas today. I had a VHF only antenna from the analog days and really wish I hadn't got rid of it. But I see there are alternatives by buying a little larger VHF/UHF antenna such as the channel master you had mentioned, and a few other models but most definitely, antenna manufacturers should be paying more attention to the VHF frequencies especially if you buy an antenna such as the high end clearstream outdoor antenna that only has one element and is designed, at least for the VHF side of it, for higher VHF frequencies only.

[howardkerr]

I agree 100% with the idea that antenna manufacturers MUST be clear that an antenna does or does not receive BOTH UHF and VHF signals.
I will admit that I have never checked on the internet to find out exactly which channels are broadcasting in my area, but having tried 3 different antennas, and looking at the list of channels when I scan them for reception...it is obvious that I am only able to get UHF. If I still lived within 10-20 miles of tv stations I know from experience that I would get both bands, but then again, most VHF signals can be received with just a coat hanger.

BTW, I know you live near the Scranton and W-B area, from past reviews, but it is great to hear from a (former) "neighbor"....as I am originally from Bradford County and get the stations you receive, though by necessity with cable.

[jimmyb]

great video from the best channel on utube thank you keep up the good work

[riceexe]

Managed to score this for $25 at a discount surplus retailer, and I must say, it runs circles around my old DIY coat hanger solution, even without sticking it out of the window. This antenna is probably a little overkill for my needs, but for $25, you can't go wrong.

[general]

Last year I bought the ANTOP Paper Thin AT-133B Indoor HDTV Antenna | Smartpass Amplified with 2 ANTOP AT-705 2-Way RF Splitter 2GHz. I live in NYC (Queens County) and reception is not bad since most the stations are in Manhattan etc. Early on with the digital changes there was this one channel I used to get and then subsequently I was no longer able to get it. Looking at tvfool I found that Channel: 4 (34.1) only has a max ERP of 0.3KW which seems low. I can't get it with the antenna I have and I was wondering if I should get this one from you're video or the ANTOP “Big Boy” AT-400BV Outdoor/Indoor(Attic) HDTV Antenna | Smartpass Amplified since it has that VHF element that I'm guessing would receive a station like that with low power. Or perhaps the one you mentioned is good enough since I'm relatively near the station. Fell free to correct me if I made any mistakes in my understanding of RF signals. BTW do you have a forum?

[lakorai]

Bought the 400-V from walmart and the KitzTech 500 preamp.

Pulls in over 85 channels in the Detroit market ans 2 Canadian channela. Very impressed.

The SBS800 (which is the VHF model of this with a built in adjustable gain preamp) should do much better than the model you reviewed.

[TonyPadgett]

Why not do a review with the VHF element included? Wouldn't that be a fairer comparison?

[jameskearney]

I used to have an old tv that had two wires sticking out. And one circle, It picked up all the channels. That was in the 1960s.

[danpete]

What do you think about them round tv antennas? Was thinking about getting one the farthest tv tower is 62 miles

[likesowls]

I commend your excellent videos and advice. If you were in Massachusetts, I would call upon you as there is nothing better than getting the best. Thanks.

[charleseade]

I live in a 2nd story apartment in Jacksonville, FL and currently have a RCA Basic Indoor Antenna Model: ANT111, your basic old fashion rabbit ears. Only you have to screw all the pieces together. It gets in most stations, including VHF. Recently I had to rescan for PBS because of the required change. This cause me to start looking for a new antenna, but as you said, most of the flat screen ones don't get VHF. Also, my TV is not by a window and the cheap cable that is attached to my RCA rabbit ears antenna isn't very long. I can't put up an outdoor TV antenna because it's not allowed in my apartment complex. I'm not looking for miracles, just an improvement on my current situation. I live on the northern part of South Eastern Jacksonville, so I'm not in a rural area and Jacksonville has a lot of stations. What would you recommend in my sittuation? Thanks!