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| Selecting the right antenna for your location is the most important part of getting over-the-air broadcast TV. | Selecting the right antenna for your location is the most important part of getting over-the-air broadcast TV. |
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| **WARNING:** an antenna advertised as 250 miles, 500 miles, 1000 miles, 1500 miles is making a false claim. No TV antenna can work at beyond-the-horizon distances due to the curvature of the Earth blocking the TV signal. | **WARNING:** an antenna advertised as 250 miles, 500 miles, 1000 miles, 1500 miles is making a false claim. No TV antenna can work at beyond-the-horizon distances. |
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| **IMPORTANT:** do not buy an antenna that claims to be omnidirectional or claims to have 360 degree performance. This indicates it has poor directional gain and will under-perform other antennas. | **IMPORTANT:** do not buy an antenna that claims to be omnidirectional or claims to have 360 degree performance. This indicates it has poor directional gain and will under-perform other antennas. |