We were offered the KING Omni GO OA1501 portable Omnidirectional HDTV antenna to test and write a review on. First let’s disclose that we were provided the antenna at no charge in exchange for testing and review. But we are giving an honest review and thorough test of this product.
At first glance, this seems a bit cheap, especially the tripod, but keep in mind it is a “portable” unit, and made to be small, light and easy to store. After playing around with it more, the construction is very robust, and definitely feels like it will withstand a lot of use. The magnetic base is beefy, and I have no doubt it will hold on tight to whatever you stick it to. The carry case is made of durable canvas, and shouldn’t be a problem.
We did 4 programming tests to compare it up against our RV antenna mounted up on the roof of the RV.
Test 1 – The Factory RV antenna, no booster, only yielded 1 analog channel.
Test 2 – The factory RV antenna with the booster on, it pulled in 1 analog channel, and 32 digital channels.
Test 3 – The OmniGO without the booster, on the tripod, on the ground in front of our RV, received 1 analog channel and 4 digital channels.
Test 4 – The OmniGo with the booster on, snatched up the same 1 analog channel and 68 digital channels.
In addition to pulling in
more channels, as I surfed through the channels, the pictures were much better with less pixilation and glitching.
In review,
This portable antenna far exceeded our expectations. It’s super easy to set up and use. It outperformed the much larger, more vertical factory RV antenna. We received more channels with a clearer, less distorted picture. We would recommend this antenna as a portable solution; it fits easily into a small area like behind a truck seat, or in a storage compartment of a RV.
What’s in the box?
King OmniGO Antenna
Tripod Mount
Magnetic Vehicle Mount with Protective Rubber Base Cover (for stationary use only)
Coax Cable
Power Injector
110 VAC Power supply
12 VDC Auxiliary power cord
Carry bag
From the Manufacturer:
Product Overview
NEW! Omnidirectional HDTV antenna
Everything included for free HDTV
Multi-directional signal acquisition (no pointing required)
Amplified for best signal
Portable – no installation required (no drilling, holes or labor)
Always ready with simple setup
No rotation/tuning needed once set up
Compact and easy to pack for travel
Receives free VHF/UHF/FM signals
Specifications
Dimensions:
Antenna Head: 10”W x 10”L x 2”H
Antenna Head & Base: 10”W x 10”L x 5”H
Tripod: 25”W x 22”L x 37”H
Bag: 6”W x 12”L x 13”H
Weight: Kit in bag: 6 lbs.
Enclosure/mount: ASA – Automotive Grade, UV stable plastic
Frequency bands:
VHF (54-216 MHz)
UHF (470-698 MHz)
FM (87.9-107.9 MHz)
Powered Options: 110V AC or 12V DC at 100mA
Included with purchase:
KING OmniGo Antenna
Tri-Pod Mount
Magnetic Vehicle Mount
Power Injector
Power Supply
12V Auxiliary Power Cord
25’ Coax Cable
Carry Bag
Owner’s Manual
Part #: OA1501
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