First, I don't understand why Amazon lumps all the reviews of "Freevision", amplifiers, and other models of antennas onto this item. This review is for HD82000U, so please read all the reviews carefully to make sure you're looking at those for this antenna!!

I recently ordered one of these to replace my decades-old Channel Master Crossfire that gave up the ghost. In antennas, bigger is actually better. The more surface to receive the signal, the better, or at least that's the theory. In this case, Winegard did deliver the goods.
However, there are a couple of points that should be mentioned here that prevented me from giving this product 5 stars - - first, the packaging. The antenna arrived in a very long box (8 foot) with the antenna just laying inside loose to bang around in transit. Seeing that mine shipped all the way from California, I was amazed that it arrived in as good a condition as it did. But, I immediately noticed the main "U-bolt" sticking out of the side of the box, and it was bent badly. Upon opening the box and removing the antenna (which was in two separate long sections) I found that one of the black ABS plastic locking clips was broken off, but really not worth sending it back. Fortunately, the plastic clip was broken from an area where it wasn't needed. Aside from those booboos, everything seemed to be there and in OK shape. Since I'm experienced in electronics and have a background in TV & radio repair, I am familiar with antenna assembly and the like, so I managed to remove the "U-bolt" and straighten it so that was an easy fix. I would recommend that the manufacturer consider better packaging so such a large and fragile item, but I digress.
Here's where the fun began. I laid out all the parts (as per the included "instruction sheet" and it really took me a while to figure out the proper sequence to folding out the elements. There are several possible ways to start this procedure, but only ONE right way, and if you start folding out the long back elements (which click into place) and find that you've started wrong, you'll have a heck of a time unlocking them and reversing each one because the aluminum is so easy to bend. I just did a couple backwards before I found out that it was not right, so not too big a deal. The tiny drawing of the assembled antenna was of no help because the detail was so small, and the blow-up of each section actually showed it backward from the written instruction, but at length I finally figured it all out by trial and error and had no more problems. The instructions could really be explained a lot better and a good actual photo or two of the product would be of great help.
After getting this beast assembled (it's pretty BIG, so two people handling it would be a good idea, although one could manage) I got it up on the roof and attached the mast pole from my old antenna and wrestled it onto my chimney mounting brackets in a few minutes without too much trouble. The coax connecting box looks a bit fragile to me, as it just snaps together after you assemble both sections on the ground, but connecting the coax cable was easy and the included rubber boot was a good idea. I hooked it to my preamp (we live way out in the mountains of NC with an open southerly view, and all our stations come from that direction) and checked the signal strength after pointing it roughly toward a cluster of TV transmitters that are within 15 degrees of each other. I am very impressed with the signal strength attained with this antenna, and it gets around 5 to 10 per cent better levels than my old antenna did at the same spot. Only one out of the 20 stations showed slightly less (UHF Ch. 62) but it still comes in without any breakup. Not too shabby, and I will probably experiment with pointing it in a little different direction to improve that one station's signal when I get time. This antenna is a Yagi-type, and HIGHLY directional, a lot more so than my old Crossfire, but for my purposes here I don't think I'll need a rotor (which I did have to use on my old antenna, but that was before the digital transition).
All in all, I think this antenna is a good product, and the cheapest for what you get (size and receiving capability) on the market. I guess time will tell how it holds up, but it seems to be a fairly well-made unit, and I like the fact that it's made in the USA. All situations vary, and the hard truth is - - if the signal isn't there, you can't pick it up with anything - - but if you live in a deep-fringe area such as I do with stations being mostly 60 to 75 miles distant and mostly in the same direction, this product will work like a champ. Just be prepared to put on your thinking cap when it comes to assembly and cross your fingers that it arrives intact.

If you are looking to cut the cord, this antenna is for you. This is not one of those antennas that looks big in the picture, but when it comes it's more like a toy. This thing is huge. I had to back my car out of the garage just to have enough room to assemble it. I have it mounted on the highest point on my roof, and used quad shielded coax cable to connect it to my TV. When I do a channel scan I can usually get around 50 channels. I live in Cookeville, TN which is at an elevation of 1,089 feet, and most of the stations I get are in Nashville which is at 597 feet. This puts me at a pretty good advantage so your results could vary. But if you live at an elevation that is higher than the broadcasting tower, this antenna should perform really well for you. Is it as good as cable? The picture quality is. Are there days when the reception is not as good? Occaisionally, but not too often. But for that matter, does your cable TV ever go off? I even got some stations from Memphis one day when the weather was just right. Only happened once, but I was amazed that it was even possible. What kind of programming can you get with an antenna. You'll be surprised. Of course the major networks are required by law to broadcast over the air, But there are lots of small UHF stations in places you might not expect. Not a lot of original programming on these stations, but if you enjoyed shows in the 60s, 70s and 80s, there's a lot to choose from. It's not a huge investment to put up the antenna. Everything you need is on Amazon. If it turns out you decide to cut the cord the antenna will pay for itself in 2 or 3 months. Well, gotta go. It's time for the Rockford Files.

After deciding to cut the cord from satellite TV, I researched until I found this antenna which I bought through Amazon, which arrived ahead of schedule. The box is HUGE so make sure you have somewhere to put this until you're ready to install it though. I had to wait to find someone to install the antenna for me, since I'm partially sighted and am not able to climb the roof to do this type of project. Once we found someone a few days ago, he got the antenna put together and up to replace the beat-up old antenna that was on the house since the stone-age, and in short order it was all connected and is now working very well. Keep in mind I have a single story house and am hampered by several trees in the way between me and the direction of all the Los Angeles TV stations I want to receive, so the installer pointed the antenna slightly upwards to aim it at the clearest spot in the cluster of trees. We are about 9 miles from Mt. Wilson so we get most of the channels even with rabbit ears, but there are too many problems with pixelation in bad weather or when someone is walking in the room, problems we now don't have. here's what's interesting about setting up this antenna. The guy knew how to install the antenna but for whatever reason he read map instructions wrong and thought the signals were to our south, not north. The peak signals are at 348 degrees (11 to 12 degrees to the left of due north). he was sure the map was correct and when I looked at the map I saw what he was talking about and have no idea why they pointed him the wrong way. Just for grins and giggles we fired up the TV with the antenna pointed wrong and it still picked up most all the channels, but a few major ones were missing. That's amazing for a highly directional antenna pointed exactly opposite where it should be. Once redirected, i was able to pick up all channels, and the ONLY channel that simply won't come in well is a very low-power ch. 10, which only has 3,000 watts ERP, so that signal comes in very pixelated no matter what we do. No major loss there. Everything else comes in fine with plenty of signal to spare, so the installer was able to split the signal three ways to run in my office, my wife's office and the living room, without using a signal amplifier. Then even in the living room, I use a small signal amp because I'm feeding the TV and a DVD recorder with built-in tuner, and still get plenty of signal. Now I'm a happy camper because I have very good TV reception throughout the house and I'm sure that antenna should last for many years to come, probably till long after I'm dirt-napping.

I've been told this antenna is overkill for this metro area, and maybe it is, but I wanted a dynamite antenna that would be up to the task of giving us studio-grade video throughout the house, and considering I have no more monthly TV bills, I'm happy with my decision about this antenna.

Just as a test we did rotate it around, wondering if we would get San Diego stations from here, but they are 110 miles from here and are not going to come in unless we increase height and amplify the signal more. But for our reception area, this works extremely well. I trust a name like Winegard and can recommend this model.

Love love love it.
It is HUGE. Know that before you decide. But "that" is why I chose this one.
I live waaaay down (3 city blocks) 'straight down' a long extremely steep hill, and the tv stations towers are 15 miles away.
I have crap cell phone signal strength because all the 'waves' go 100's of feet above and over me.
I was using an RCA compact digital tv antenna, and could not receive 1/2 the channels.
To put this together, you will need an open area in a yard of 20 feet by 20 feet.
Very few tools.
Mine is up perfectly with a pair of pliers, a flat blade screwdriver, and a long extension ladder.
I laid it all out in the grass, unfolded the metal rods (called elements), put it together following the 2 page instructions, and this is important...
I 'LEANED' it upright against my house (yep, all 12 feet of it, "almost" straight up in the air), to add the final 3 or 4 largest sections.
I then climbed onto my roof, and pulled it up over the edge of my house, from its upright leaning position, where I had finished constructing it.
I then tired a rope to it (just in case it decided it wanted to slide down my roof), and I tied the other end of the rope to the tv stand (the tripod I used to mount the antenna to when it was finished). I didn't want a smashed antenna if it started sliding back down the roof.
Once it was mounted in its tripod stand, I Googled "television station towers (they'll ask for your address), and they then give you the locations, miles away, and ""degrees"" from your location.
This is so you can "point" your antenna towards the tv towers.
But hers what you want to know.
Did it work when I was done?
It took me 'exactly' 3 hours (not including the tripod stand. I had installed that a couple weeks ago).
It.. works.. unbelievable!
I receive ALL the stations far away; way, way, way down the bottom of my hill.
Crystal clear.
Oh, one lady thing.
My neighbor has a shorter antenna than mine (this one), with less elements.
He had to use a super long pole (his antenna is 15 feet high off the top of his house) to get stations. And he says his come and go from time to time. He also days because his pole is so long (tall), that it moves in the wind and they get a bad signal if it's windy.
But, because this one is so hugh, it picks up just a tiny sniff of any tv signal wafting by it... Mine is on a short 4 foot pole.
Much, much MUCH easier to install. No wind movement. And a perfect signal all the time.
I took pictures of me with my new antenna behind me and Facebooked them.
I was so proud of me.
I did add a tiny 3 inch, 12 volt, signal amplifier to mine (only because I already had it), but it didn't need it.
So... if what you are looking for is a "monster," wave sniffing antenna, to cure a spotty reception area, this is the best on the planet.
Lots and lots of elements (tv wave grabbing rods).
I don't see how to include any pictures, but it looks awesome on my roof.
Don't get in a hurry putting it together.
Don't be intimidated.
Follow the instructions.
They are really short anyway.
PS, one last thing. I actually secured my ladder to my house 1st! Much easier since I didn't have anybody to hold the ladder for me.
Make sure your ladder is fastened to your house, or someone is holding it.

As others mentioned, don't know why Amazon combines reviews for the antenna and preamp in one.
This is for the Antenna.
Received fast, free shipping, no damage to the extra long box & contents.
Checking contents, I see small plastic box called the cartridge housing. (Picture below) A small circuit board with external male coaxial F connector. The box snaps the lead connections to circuit board and then snaps into place according to instructions. First impression the plastic is cheap, the circuit board is delicate. I will have to make 4 snap lead connections and 4 snap housing connections while keeping everything in tact. I expect the plastic will weather deteriorate quickly and then the delicate circuit board, well you get the picture.
Probably would not have purchased if had known this type of connection. But hey, it's only time and money.
Will update when this monster is up and running.
Update: My stats are 88 to 91 miles from approximately 50+ broadcast stations in one straight-line direction. If you're more than 110 miles I don't think any antenna will work consistent at that distance until ATSC 3.0 is introduced in a couple years.
Assembly was fairly simple although missing one bolt & nut & A trip to the hardware store.
The connection box I mentioned above had some difficulty snapping into place. Overall the antenna is well built, more sturdy than the channel master CM-3020 I replaced.
I used a preamp booster CM-7777, a must for long range broadcast reception. I used RG6 coax with solid copper core, is also important to reduce signal loss. The antenna mast I used is 40 ft high, more on that below. It's important to keep the RG6 coax short as possible to reduce signal loss. My total length of RG6 solid copper core was about 46 feet. Note: I use a tablo tunner where the RG6 enters the house. I can then use my wifi and streaming boxes at all my TV's wirelessly. Note 2: use a grounding block where the RG6 enters per NEC in your area.
Finally my mast and errecting my antenna. I used four 10-1/2' 1-1/4 diameter poles from Lowe's in the chain-link fence section. For the price you can't beat it. The down side you'll have to drill thru a hole and bolt it to prevent turning. No big deal. I used a "M" type bracket at my roof point and anchored in ground about 10" in concrete. I used three guy-wires attached 6' from top. And up it goes, use a person holding each guy-wire, one erecting and a spotter. By a small miracle, 3 people got mine up, ha never again.
And finally, I am pleased with my reception. Over 50 channels combined vhf, uhf. 100 percent perfect at night, only occasional short picture glitch during the day as the sun radiation and stratosphere can really interfere at my distance.
I would buy again and recommend.