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Antenna | Television |
Brand | Winegard |
Color | Black/White |
Number of Channels | 36 |
Impedance | 74.99 Ohm |
Maximum Range | 50 Miles |
Product Dimensions | 12"L x 0.6"W x 13"H |
About this item
- Sold as 1 Each.
- Indoor HDTV antenna helps in high definition UHF reception in multiple directions.
- Comes with 18.50' coaxial cable for added convenience.
- Comes in new white color.
- Allows you to receive and transmit UHF, VHF frequency bands.
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Reception is based on optimum conditions on unobstructed terrain. Types of terrain and weather conditions will influence your selection of an antenna. NOTE: Attic installation of antenna may reduce signal 50% (only applies to the outdoor antennas).
From the manufacturer
Watch the top rated shows in HD for Free!
Watch local news, weather, live sports and all of the top-rated shows for free, in HD, and with Dolby Digital Surround Sound with a Winegard FlatWave TV antenna.
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Watch More Free HDTV!FlatWave antennas provide the maximum content available in your area antennas capable of receiving both VHF and UHF signal from up to 60 miles away. FlatWave amplified antennas feature Clear Circuit technology to give you the absolute best signal quality. |
What Channels Will You Receive?Free over-the-air programming has more options and more channels than ever before! Watch local news and weather, live sports, and all of the top-rated shows. New mult-cast channels offer free movie channels and more! |
Cut-the-Cord and SaveThe average home pays over $750 for cable in just one year! Did you know that the average household receives 189 channels with cable, but uses only 17 of them. Watch what you want without the big monthly bill. Cut-the-cord and watch the top-rated shows for free! |
Pair With a Streaming Device for more content!
Pair a FlatWave antenna with a streaming device such as a Roku, Fire TV or Chromecast for maximum programming. Watch tons of other TV shows and movies for a fraction of the cost.
FlatWave Micro | FlatWave Non-Amplified | FlatWave Amped | FlatWave Air | |
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Indoor/Outdoor Use | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Outdoor/Attic |
Frequency | H-VHF/UHF | H-VHF/UHF | H-VHF/UHF Amplified | H-VHF/UHF Amplified |
Amplified | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Ideal Mile Range | 30 miles | 35 miles | 50 miles | 60+ miles |
Antenna Dimensions | 5.3" x 7" x .5" | 12" x 13" x .6" | 12" x 13" x .6" | 14" x 14" x 4" |
Mini Coax Length | 5' | 15' | 18.5' w/ USB Power Supply | N/A |
USB Power Supply | No | No | Yes | Yes |
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Easy to install | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Picture quality | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Easy to assemble | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | — |
Value for money | — | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.1 | — | 4.5 |
Quality of material | 4.3 | 2.7 | — | 5.0 | — | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Channel Master | AllwayTech | Silicondust Shop | Antennas Direct | SHUANGLANG |
number of channels | 36 | 200 | — | — | — | 75 |
maximum range | 50 miles | 35 miles | 80 meters | — | 50 miles | 580 miles |
impedance | 74.99 ohm | 75 ohm | 75 ohm | 75 ohm | 75 ohm | 75 ohm |
antenna description | Television | Television | Television | Television | Television | Television, Radio |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 12 x 0.6 x 13 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Winegard Company |
ASIN | B00BN5Z2WM |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | FL5500A |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #48 in TV Antennas |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 25, 2013 |
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Product Description
Winegard FL5500A FlatWave Amped Digital HD Indoor Amplified TV Antenna: Watch local news, weather, live sports and all of the top-rated shows for free, in HD, and with Dolby Digital Surround Sound with the FlatWave Amped indoor amplified TV antenna. Cut the cord and save! The average home pays over $750 for cable in just one year. Did you know the average household receives 189 Tv channels with cable, but uses only 17 of them? Watch the TV you want without the big monthly TV bill. Cut the cord and watch the top-rated TV shows for free! In The Box: - FlatWave Amped digital indoor amplified TV antenna - Embedded low noise digital TV antenna amplifier - 18.5' mini coax cable attached to the TV antenna - 3' USB power cable with 110v adapter - Two 3M Command Brand strips Tech Specs - Indoor antenna range: 60 mile range - HD dual band VHF UHF TV antenna - Multi-directional TV antenna - Ultra-thin, 0.6lb weight - Amplified TV antenna dimensions: 13" x 12" Note: Run a channel scan after installation To receive programming run a channel scan on your TV after setting up the indoor antenna. To keep your channel line-up up-to-date, it is a good idea to run a channel scan monthly and anytime a channel is lost
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Customers like the quality, picture quality and ease of installation of the antenna. For example, they mention that it works well, has a nice clear picture and that it's easy to set up. Some are happy with the cord length. That said, opinions are mixed on signal strength, channels, value, and adhesion.
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Customers like the quality of the antenna. They say it works well, is very happy with its performance, and the results are amazing. Some mention that the antenna is technically fine and works in the Chicagoland area. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of this product.
"...The price difference is worth it, superior engineering." Read more
"...So this antenna with its amplifier worked very well for us. We gave one to our daughter and picked up a 2nd unit...." Read more
"...definitely recommend this antenna because it really does work in the Chicagoland area and has helped me to cut my cable cost a lot..." Read more
"...The other two antennas barely got 12 channels with some being unwatchable...." Read more
Customers like the picture quality of the antenna. They say it has a nice clear picture, and the HD channels come in more clearly than when they were using the direct line. They also mention that the picture is beautiful and steady.
"...I'm about 20 miles from the towers, and this gets me a perfect picture, where the others struggled (particularly with VHF)...." Read more
"I'm receiving a great picture and more channels than I had with the small torpedo looking antenna I had!..." Read more
"...Most of the time has great picture. I,m in a valley, many neighbors can't get the channels, that I can get now. Very pleased...." Read more
"...This antenna also looks sleek and attaches nicely to the wall! I'm very satisfied, definitely recommend this antenna!" Read more
Customers find the installation process of the antenna to be very easy. They mention that it is simple to connect and plug in.
"...Spectrum had gone up to $75 A month when I Cut the Cord. It was easy to set up I am a 75 year old lady who is electronically challenged...." Read more
"...Installation was very easy...." Read more
"Good antenna easy to setup" Read more
"Installation was a breeze. The ability to receive local channels with my Amazon Fire tv means never going back to cable." Read more
Customers like the cord length of the antenna. For example, they say it has a long cable that allows for more accessibility. Some say that it comes with an 18-foot cable and is easy to install. Overall, most are happy with the length and functionality of the product.
"...I was happy that the antenna cable was long enough to let me try out a LOT of different locations, and I found that once I had narrowed down the..." Read more
"...It does come with a long cable so I could have placed it further away from the TV...." Read more
"I love having the option of watching local channels without cable. We hung this behind a picture on a wall next to a large window...." Read more
"...if you purchase this antenna, it’s a quality product with an unfortunate cable, and requires some patience but ultimately rewarding if you get it..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the antenna. Some mention that it does a better job of receiving VHF stations than the larger antenna, and that it retains a good strong signal just about all the time. However, others say that they had poor reception compared to the Winegard FL 5500A model, and some of the channels did not have a clear signal.
"...; antenna's and now I had a "curve" antenna and signal reception was even better than flush on the window or wall...." Read more
"...The antenna itself is amazing especially for a flat antenna. It somehow has really good vhf reception which most other flat antennas don’t...." Read more
"...No so, they had poor reception compared to the Winegard FL 5500A model...." Read more
"...placed this antenna in my window, about 7 feet high and had no issues with signal. I was surprised that it was able to get all my local channels." Read more
Customers are mixed about the channels that the antenna picks up. Some mention that it picks all the local channels they want, while others say that most of the channels are useless and don't work. Some say that the channels don're clear and that the flat antennas have trouble with the lower channels.
"...I was pleasantly surprised to be able to pick up about 30 channels. Depending on how I jiggled the antenna I could add a few channels and lose a few...." Read more
"...mile radius of downtown Chicago area and this antenna was able to receive 40 channels (out of 67 available based on antennaweb.org for my zip code)..." Read more
"...when I installed the Antenna and surfed for channels I only received 7 channels. I noticed that my tv was displaying a software upgrade...." Read more
"...I was surprised that it was able to get all my local channels." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the antenna. Some mention that it's worth the price, an inexpensive way to watch television, and has no monthly bill. However, others say that it is pricey, the coaxial cable is thin and cheap, and the commentary is horrible and over the top.
"...The price difference is worth it, superior engineering." Read more
"...When the price of this antenna dropped to $50 it was competitively priced with what you would find on the shelves at your local Radio Shack...." Read more
"...problem with it is the permanently attached coaxial cable is thin and cheap and I assume probably RG59...." Read more
"...This antenna was worth the extra money!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the adhesion of the antenna. Some mention that it can just be stuck to the wall with a simple 3M tape strip, while others say that it doesn't stick very well to the windows or walls. The sticky strips they provide are entirely inadequate, and the Velcro doesn''t want to stick to wall paper.
"...In both cases, we were unable to get the antenna to stay in its final position Here is a picture of my antenna...." Read more
"...This antenna also looks sleek and attaches nicely to the wall! I'm very satisfied, definitely recommend this antenna!" Read more
"...Also, there should be more adhesive tabs. I would want another set that I could put adhesive on all four corners...." Read more
"...One advantage of the antenna, is that you can easily place it on a wall high up in the room, something you can't readily do with rabbit ears antennas..." Read more
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The price difference is worth it, superior engineering.
I placed the antenna over a chair in a room of the house that just happened to be located the furthest away from the major broadcast towers. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to pick up about 30 channels. Depending on how I jiggled the antenna I could add a few channels and lose a few. After 2 months of testing, I decided to move the antenna into another room of the house.
Our house has a coaxial connection in every room of the house. All the coax connections home-run from a closet in the room that is closest to all the broadcast towers. This is the room of the house that I moved the antenna to and placed it in a window that just happened to be dual-pane and low-E. I was pleasantly surprised to pick up about 40 channels. For grins I tried it without the preamp and was down to 1 channel. I later confirmed this with other brands that were not amplified, and at best was able to get 1-3 channels but not without issues. The amplifier was definitely required in our location. I tried the antenna flat against the wall and even flat against the window, but it seemed to pick up more channels when I wedged it in-between the two shades on the window (see photo). I've seen "curved" antenna's and now I had a "curve" antenna and signal reception was even better than flush on the window or wall. Because it was wedged in between the two shades, it was easy to take down for cleaning.
I connected it to the main distribution network in the house which has a 1:8 HDTV drop amp with 4.5dB of amplification. In each room of the house that has a cable jack I ended up running the signal through a 2nd 1:4 HDTV drop amp with 7.5dB of amplification and was able to get from 40-50 channels depending on the TV or DTV converter box that we were using, so even though the antenna was in a fixed location there was enough of a difference between coaxial runs and different hardware to account for up to 10 channels.
For grins, I opened the window and moved the antenna outdoors and was able to get 55 local channels and all the other tuners in the house varied by 3-5 channels, but obviously this was not an outdoor antenna - just wanted to know how much the “house” was actually causing us to lose in signal strength and channel availability.
I ran this setup for another 3 months after I had cut the proverbial cable and would eventually decided to purchase a bigger outdoor antenna which in reality was not that much bigger but I also purchased the outdoor version of the same Winegard amplifier used on the FL5500A product. The outdoor antenna with mast mounted preamp got us 96 total channels while mounted on the side of the house at a height between 9 and 10 feet. Of those channels we paired those down to 42 that we like and can receive the same channels on all the hardware in the house. The bigger antenna lets us pull signals as far away as 120 miles even though it’s only rated for 60+ miles.
So this antenna with its amplifier worked very well for us. We gave one to our daughter and picked up a 2nd unit. It’s our backup antenna in case something should happen to the outdoor antenna.
The number of channels that you can pick up will vary by geographic location, home orientation, building materials used within a home, and location within a room. If you live very close to broadcast towers, the amplifier may actually hurt as it would overdrive signals - you’ll have to play with it to find what works best for your installation. For us, the amplifier was absolutely essential for both this indoor and our current outdoor antenna. Both use the Winegard amplifier.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016
I placed the antenna over a chair in a room of the house that just happened to be located the furthest away from the major broadcast towers. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to pick up about 30 channels. Depending on how I jiggled the antenna I could add a few channels and lose a few. After 2 months of testing, I decided to move the antenna into another room of the house.
Our house has a coaxial connection in every room of the house. All the coax connections home-run from a closet in the room that is closest to all the broadcast towers. This is the room of the house that I moved the antenna to and placed it in a window that just happened to be dual-pane and low-E. I was pleasantly surprised to pick up about 40 channels. For grins I tried it without the preamp and was down to 1 channel. I later confirmed this with other brands that were not amplified, and at best was able to get 1-3 channels but not without issues. The amplifier was definitely required in our location. I tried the antenna flat against the wall and even flat against the window, but it seemed to pick up more channels when I wedged it in-between the two shades on the window (see photo). I've seen "curved" antenna's and now I had a "curve" antenna and signal reception was even better than flush on the window or wall. Because it was wedged in between the two shades, it was easy to take down for cleaning.
I connected it to the main distribution network in the house which has a 1:8 HDTV drop amp with 4.5dB of amplification. In each room of the house that has a cable jack I ended up running the signal through a 2nd 1:4 HDTV drop amp with 7.5dB of amplification and was able to get from 40-50 channels depending on the TV or DTV converter box that we were using, so even though the antenna was in a fixed location there was enough of a difference between coaxial runs and different hardware to account for up to 10 channels.
For grins, I opened the window and moved the antenna outdoors and was able to get 55 local channels and all the other tuners in the house varied by 3-5 channels, but obviously this was not an outdoor antenna - just wanted to know how much the “house” was actually causing us to lose in signal strength and channel availability.
I ran this setup for another 3 months after I had cut the proverbial cable and would eventually decided to purchase a bigger outdoor antenna which in reality was not that much bigger but I also purchased the outdoor version of the same Winegard amplifier used on the FL5500A product. The outdoor antenna with mast mounted preamp got us 96 total channels while mounted on the side of the house at a height between 9 and 10 feet. Of those channels we paired those down to 42 that we like and can receive the same channels on all the hardware in the house. The bigger antenna lets us pull signals as far away as 120 miles even though it’s only rated for 60+ miles.
So this antenna with its amplifier worked very well for us. We gave one to our daughter and picked up a 2nd unit. It’s our backup antenna in case something should happen to the outdoor antenna.
The number of channels that you can pick up will vary by geographic location, home orientation, building materials used within a home, and location within a room. If you live very close to broadcast towers, the amplifier may actually hurt as it would overdrive signals - you’ll have to play with it to find what works best for your installation. For us, the amplifier was absolutely essential for both this indoor and our current outdoor antenna. Both use the Winegard amplifier.
I bought two of these: one for me and one for my mom. Both antennas require repositioning in order to find the best reception. In both cases, we were unable to get the antenna to stay in its final position Here is a picture of my antenna. You are only provided two tiny little double sided attachers. If you have to reposition three or four times, the adhesive will give out. We tried duct tape but no joy.
So why don't they just give you a couple extra adhesive tabs? Who has time to research this? Such frustration for such a little issue. Just charge $1.00 more and make our lives easier!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023
I bought two of these: one for me and one for my mom. Both antennas require repositioning in order to find the best reception. In both cases, we were unable to get the antenna to stay in its final position Here is a picture of my antenna. You are only provided two tiny little double sided attachers. If you have to reposition three or four times, the adhesive will give out. We tried duct tape but no joy.
So why don't they just give you a couple extra adhesive tabs? Who has time to research this? Such frustration for such a little issue. Just charge $1.00 more and make our lives easier!!
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Aunque si mejoró un poco la recepción, pero después de leer las características del proveedor y los comentarios, mis expectativas eran mayores