I purchased the Micron-XG Amplified antenna to replace an Amazon Basics amplified flat antenna that didn't quite cut it for my needs. It picks up all the standard local stations (ABC, CBS, CW, FOX, NBC, PBS) with tip top signal... as well as others that I didn't even know existed in my area.
FIRST thing to note is that this is a DIRECTIONAL antenna with a 70-degree beam... meaning it needs to be pointed in the direction of the station towers you're trying to receive. All of my towers broadcast off the same hilltop (within 10mi), so this met my needs perfectly. If your towers broadcast from different areas altogether, then you'd either need to re-point this antenna to capture the corresponding station when you want to access it -or- you'd need to purchase TWO of these (one pointing one way, the other pointing another way) -or- you'd need to get a multi-directional antenna (which may or may not have enough "oomph" to get them all anyway). Directional antennas will always get you better pickup in the direction they're being pointed when compared next to a multi-directional antenna.
SECOND thing to note is when being used indoors - expect an approximately 50% range drop from the advertised range (Antennas Direct even states this on their website). For whatever reason - Amazon advertises this as a 50mi antenna when the box states it as a 35mi antenna... so being used indoors, you should consider this a 15-17mi range antenna. This is completely normal as being placed on a table-top indoors is much different than being strapped 10-20ft up, outside, on a roof. Just something to consider and understand prior to purchase.
Just to recap... the Micron-XG is an excellent antenna if used PROPERLY. If your stations all broadcast from within the same 70-degree beam pattern this antenna captures from, then it should work MUCH better indoors when compared next to any multi-directional antenna. If you have stations broadcasting from different areas however, then please consider the options I listed above prior to purchase.
| Brand Name | Antennas Direct |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 10 x 11 x 4.5 inches |
| Item model number | CSM1 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | Black |
| Specification Met | Energy Star Certified |
| Special Features | Need Help? Call our Tech Support Line at 877-825-5572 Monday - Friday 9am - 9 pm CST and Saturday - Sunday, 10am -6pm., Included: 6 ft. Cable and Table or Wall Mount |
