so this antenna will only work if its on a piece of metal ?

It will work fine without it. Less digital signal breakup attached to metal. I installed one on top of my bookcase. Experiment by moving it around. Try attaching it on top of your DVD player or cable box. Bought 3 DTA240 and 1 DTA207. No issues so far ( 2 months ). I was skeptical, but they work better than my RCA rabbit ears ( 32 channels ) - DTA240 ( 51 channels ). Your location might be different.

The antenna seems well made, however it wasn't able to pick up any channels, where one of the flat indoor digital antennas found 11 channels. ???

with all indoor antennas its all about Location, Location, Location because you have to move it around to lock on to a signal. also the directions tell you that the antenna works best when it is attached magnetically to a piece of metal, but I got good reception even without doing that. its not the best portable antenna on the market but it really doesn't matter because its all about LOCATION with any antenna!

Does this come with a longer cord?

Don't know. Nevertheless the cord it had is long enough for most house use.

I just receive "DTA 240," connect to TV (VIZIO 60") but it says "no channel in master list" HELP ?

Press menu on remote control and go to settings. Press automatic channel search under antenna not cable. It takes a while to search, around 10 minutes or more. Make sure antenna is connected, after search is completed highlight done and press ok. Read your Vizio manual for further instructions, instruction varies by models. Stick a piece of metal under the antenna. Good Luck, Trekkie888

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High Gain Freeview TV Aerial - August DTA240 - HD Portable Indoor/Outdoor Digital HD Antenna for USB TV Tuner/DVB-T Television/DAB Radio/SD/ 4K - With Magnetic Base

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Antenna
Television
Brand
August
Colour
Black
Impedance
75 Ohm
Maximum range
50 Miles

📏6.5ft coaxial cable for versatile placement

📡High gain digital reception

🧲Magnetic base for enhanced signal

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📺 Elevate your viewing game—HD signals, zero hassle, total freedom!

ULTRA PORTABLE DESIGN - Lightweight and compact—fits effortlessly in your laptop bag or TV case for on-the-go entertainment.
MAGNETIC BASE POWER UP - Securely attach to metal surfaces for boosted signal strength and uninterrupted streaming.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Standard coaxial cable works seamlessly with all digital-ready TVs, Freeview boxes, and USB TV tuners.
FLEXIBLE PLACEMENT FREEDOM - 6.5ft cable lets you mount on trucks, caravans, or indoors—never miss your favorite shows, wherever life takes you.
CRYSTAL CLEAR DIGITAL RECEPTION - Optimized for VHF 174-300MHz & UHF 470-890MHz frequencies to unlock HD Freeview and DAB radio anywhere.

The August DTA240 High Gain Freeview TV Aerial delivers superior digital reception across VHF and UHF bands, perfect for HD Freeview and DAB radio. Featuring a magnetic base for enhanced signal on metal surfaces and a 6.5ft coaxial cable, it offers versatile indoor and outdoor use. Compact and lightweight, it’s designed for portable TVs, USB tuners, and set-top boxes, ensuring crisp, reliable reception wherever you are.

Specifications

Antennadescription	Television
Asin	B007JPOX8O
Best Sellers Rank	#169,617 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #285 in Audio & Video Antennas
Brand	August
Built In Media	Antenna with cable
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (36,900) 3.8 out of 5 stars
Global Trade Identification Number	05053047000965, 08853447026926
Impedance	75 Ohms
Item Dimensions L X W X H	6.8L x 6.8W x 14H centimeters
Item Type Name	Antenna
Item Weight	50 Grams
Manufacturer	ONJ62
Maximum Range	50 Miles
Mfr Part Number	DTA240
Model Number	DTA240
Number Of Items	1
Number Of Packs	1
Unit Count	1.0 Count

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