ANTOP AT-800SBS-AMZ "Bigboy" Antenna

I bought this antenna after seeing a teardown review by imsaiguy on YouTube. I've been trying to pick up local channels since I noticed how good digital broadcast TV looks at my parents' house. I had tried several antennas on my Sony TV with mediocre success. After surveying the area with my spectrum analyzer, I decided my only option was to mount an antenna outside my house. When it arrived, I decided to test it inside, placing it on my coffee table to ensure it hadn't been damaged during shipping. I was shocked! Even with the amplifier turned all the way down, I picked up 43 channels! The main networks in my area come in perfectly with no display artifacts or dropouts. That’s with the antenna inside and the amplifier turned down! I might not bother installing it outside—it just isn’t necessary. If you're considering buying an antenna for broadcast TV in the US, get this one. You won’t be disappointed. The connections for the "wings" could be waterproofed better. If I move the antenna outside, I plan to use silicone caulk around the connections. This is a minor issue and not a real problem. Another small nitpick is that the cabling is black, while I bought the white antenna. This is unusual for TV coax. I might get some standard coax from a home improvement store to make it less noticeable. P.S. I'm not a paid reviewer. I bought the antenna after watching someone else's review and I'm thrilled with it. Rarely do I find a product on Amazon that I'm as pleased with.

May 26, 2025 UPDATE - I contacted the Seller ZS Cable, I explained the issue and how the antenna failed and they offered to either replace the antenna or a full refund. I took the full refund and have already received the Amazon refund notification. I must say, even though the antenna failed after 5 to 6 months, the customer service was outstanding and I am completely satisfied with the outcome and grateful for the $165 refund. Thank you ZS Cable!!! DO NOT BUY!!! I purchased the Antop AT-800SBS HD Smart Panel Antenna about in September 2024, and had I rated it after installation and operating it for a month or two I would have gave it a 4 or 5 Star. I stated have receptions issues for the past month for a few specific local channels that originally were fine and they eventually became unwatchable. I would rescan and adjust the signal booster/amplifier and reception still sucked. I felt quite strongly the antenna was failing and just purchased a "Five Star Yagi style" antenna. OMG!!! What a difference in quality of picture and signal strength with the new Yagi style antenna with 200 mile range for $49.00. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082DN8L6T?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 I just swapped out the old antenna in exactly the same location. My first scan with the new Yagi style replacement found about the same number of channels (80), but the signal strength, WITHOUT a signal booster, and quality of the overall picture was remarkable. I now get excellent reception on even the secondary channels that are known to have sketchy reception if you are too far from the broadcast antenna. Hands down, the Five Star Yagi style is best OTA antenna I have ever owned. I cut the cord 6 years about and this Yagi style is my third antenna and it just awesome and cost, $40.00, is $100 less than the Antop AT-800SBS HD Smart Panel Antenna. Don't waste your time or money on the Antop AT-800SBS HD Smart Panel Antenna .

Good antenna, although not as many channels as advertised. Otherwise pretty good.

I went to an antenna several years ago due to the rising cost of cable. I started with a little table top model and it would fade in and out getting channels sometimes and not others depending on the weather. I decided to upgrade to the Antop and have not regretted it. This thing works fantastic and you couldn't ask for a clearer picture. The weather doesn't bother it and I now receive more channels than before. I have recommended this to three of my coworkers they bought them and have had the same experience as me love the product.

Live in Chicago suburb. TV reception not great. Got rid of cable. This unit is great. Who knew there were so many over the air channels! I did mount it on the roof. It did work on the side of the house, but the reception is so much better up high. Really good antenna. Reception is awesome.

Pretty much like all other UHF HD antennas. Say 85 mile range but it is pushed to get 60 miles, which is better than a lot of antennas I've tried and thus the 3 star rating.

This antenna helped solve my problem with receiving reception in my metal pole barn shop. I now receive 62 channels and live about sixty miles from the big city. Highly recommend if you live out away from the cities.

Too Large, Unsightly and Ugly. Doesn't bring any any more stations that my old indoor antenna which cost $30. Too disgusted to go through the trouble of returning this.