Question 1

Where is the amplifier best located in the feed? ie: Is it attached nearer the TV end of the coax, or is there going to be a USB power cable going up my wall to the antenna as well? NONE of the pictures of the Winegard (or any other flat, amplified antennas) show where the amp actually goes, it's always pictured wound up in the coil, not shown at all, or shown unattached and separate.

Accepted Answer

Hello,
    The antenna has a 18.5 foot coax cable attached to it. The amplifier is located about 3 feet from the TV end of  the coax. So, you will NOT need to have the USB power cable running up the wall in parallel to the coax. (The amplifier is located close to the TV end of the coax so that you can plug the amplifier power line into your TV if you have an open USB port on your TV. Otherwise, you can plug the power line into a small included 110 adaptor.) 
     By the way, overall, the antenna seems to work (at least in my situation in a large metropolitan area). You will have to play with the best position to achieve good reception. I am getting 40 to 50 channels, many in HD. Good luck.

Question 2

What type of power supply is required with this antenna?

Accepted Answer

Hi Kathy, it plugs into a standard plug-in outlet.  This is by far the best indoor antenna that I have found.  I tried 3 or 4 others that I returned back to the stores.  This has the longest range and best signal quality for reception.  Winegard makes other models that you can place on a deck or front porch area where you can connect mutiple TV sets instead of just a single TV as well.  If all you need is a single TV then this most lkeily is going to get the job done.

Question 3

Do you have anything like a table stand for this antenna that will allow me to move it around for best reception angle instead of sticking it to a wall or window?

Accepted Answer

Your could make some sort of coat hanger stand I suppose, but antenna will work best on a window.  Apparently digital signals are very very sensitive to position, view of clear sky, and surroundings on all sides.  Even on the window, signal can be corrupted by movement of people inside the room.   Rotation of the antenna near the window can help but I have taped to the window for best overall reception.   It may work on a table top or elsewhere if in a very strong signal area but here south central Houston signal availability is iffy and positioning is critical.  Outside is better!

Question 4

Is the usb connection the only connection to the TV, or does it require a coaxial cable too?

Accepted Answer

The little rectangular amplifier is part of the coaxial cable that is attached to the antenna. The included USB cable connects to the amplifier, and you have the option of connecting the other end to the TV to power the amplifier, or plugging it into an outlet with an adapter, also included.

Question 5

I have 720p television. Could I use this antenna?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. I have an HD TV (1080p) and I receive several HD channels. The bigger question is are you close enough to a city to receive a significant number of channels. I live in Phoenix and get roughly 40 channels. Most of the channels, I'm not interested in but about 10 are major HD channels.

Question 6

Do you need a booster with this?  I don't know anything about this stuff.  But some one told me to get an antenna and booster and from reviews this looks like best antenna but didn't know if I needed to purchase a booster separate, and if so, help....thanks!

Accepted Answer

Yes you have to buy a booster . Only if you live more than 40 miles from the TV tower you are trying to receive. This is a real good antenna that can go under a picture. Hope this helps you!

Question 7

Do you still need a digital converter box to plug the antenna into?

Accepted Answer

Hello Jarret,

the antenna just grabs the signal.  if your TV does not recognize digital, yes you'll still need a converter.  I hooked the FL5500A up in my friends house last night and it is working great.  with a splitter, we are pushing it to three TVs in her house with only one antenna.

Good Luck !

Question 8

Can this be used  with TiVo?

Accepted Answer

yes you can hook up tivo to an indoor antenna,,more information is online,i have not done it for my tv needs,i will be looking into more possibilities to better reception and expanding the channel base,,good luck

Question 9

How is the wigegard model no. Fl5500a mounted?

Accepted Answer

I just taped it to a window. It is very light, you can probably stick it to a wall as well.

Question 10

How does it send a signal to the TV? Coax or HDMI?

Accepted Answer

This antenna uses coaxial cable to connect with the "antenna" connector on the back of your TV or other tuner.

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