… it depends who is selling it.
A reputable company with history in Antenna Mfg, will accurately (mostly) report the range of the antenna.
Companies like “pingbingding” that offer miracle antennae with ranges exceeding 150 miles - ALL BS. 100%, fresh, hot, steaming BS.
If you’re in the US you can use:
to find your exact location and list all the available transmitters in your area, along with a reasonable expectation of reception possibilities. From that - if you post the image you can generate from the site - we might be able to make a solid recommendation.
Basically you want to stick with traditional antenna designs like:
Yagi
Log Periodic
Bow Tie with reflector
Parabolic <---- not used much, if at all any more due to cost and size.
The companies you can trust are:
Antennas Direct
Channel Master
Wineguard
and a FEW others.
Most antennae these days are designed to catch customers, not signals.
The antennae that work have already been designed (50 years ago), and since physics and the laws of the universe do NOT change, all ‘New and Improved’ designs promising reception that is clearly over the horizon (over 60 miles) are run by Chinese Snake Oil (or Rhino Horn) scammers and you are advised to ‘Steer Clear’.
If you’re close enough to see the light blinking on the tower - a coat hanger will work fine (and probably your dental work).
If the light is not visible - you’re going to need a TVFool report (or similar) and a decent antenna.
