Winegard SS-3000 HDTV Antenna Reviews

In every case, a roof-mounted antenna will always be superior. So if an indoor one (like this one) doesn't cut it, it's hard to blame the antenna. Basically, it's purely a matter of trial and error.

I live about 15 miles from the tower. In my case, this single tower holds the transmitters for nearly all the stations in my area, so having to re-adjust the antenna depending on the station isn't a problem.

With other antennas, I was experiencing pretty severe multipath, which really kills digital TV reception, even in strong signal areas. I experimented with different designs, placement, amplification, etc. The Winegard grabbed and locked EVERY signal, whereas the others usually picked up only half of them.

For those who had problems with this antenna, please consider a few things:

1. If you're inside a building with a lot of concrete, aluminum siding, lots of steel, or directly behind any structure with these things, there's NOTHING you can do--an indoor antenna simply won't work. Ditto if you're in a valley or face directly into a hill. Remember: This whole thing depends on LINE of SIGHT to the transmitter, AND the elimination of multipath interferene (which is the signal bouncing off different objects and arriving at the receiver at slightly different times.)

2. While most HD digital broadcasts are UHF, there are a fair number in the VHF frequency range. (In my case, a station that broadcasts its ANALOG frequency on UHF Channel 47, broadcasts its DIGITAL signal on VHF 11.) So check the stations in your area... you MAY need an antenna that can do BOTH UHF and VHF.

3. Stations vary quite a bit in their output power. Some won't lock on at 10 miles, others are perfect at 35 miles. Winegard has been around a heck of a long time, and if their products don't work, you can be assured that others won't be significantly better.