TV Fool
Depends
Confidence: Medium
Free and unusually detailed for antenna aiming, but multiple users report it is deprecated, stale, and partially broken.
Comparison
TV Fool vs AntennaWeb - Antenna Signal Prediction
TV Fool lands on Depends, and AntennaWeb - Antenna Signal Prediction lands on Worth it.
AntennaWeb - Antenna Signal Prediction
Worth it
Confidence: Medium
Free and widely recommended as the first step before buying any TV antenna.
| Compare | TV Fool | AntennaWeb - Antenna Signal Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Depends | Worth it |
| Best for | Cordcutters picking an antenna | Cord-cutters checking local channels |
| Who it's not for | Anyone needing current, maintained station data | Streaming-first households . says nothing about Netflix, Hulu, or YouTube TV |
| Privacy | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.¹ | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed. |
| Support quality | Community forum only; tools reportedly broken | No support evidence found |
| Public sentiment | Long the cordcutter standard for signal analysis, but recent users report stale data, database errors, and broken tools.² | Across Reddit threads and TV antenna manuals, AntennaWeb is the standard first stop for checking over-the-air reception, though users note real-world results vary.12 |
| Biggest gotcha | Site reportedly deprecated; channel data may be stale, so verify against² | Maps cannot see hills, buildings, or indoor interference . real results often differ12 |
Pick TV Fool when
- Cordcutters picking an antenna
- DIY antenna aiming and pointing
- RF enthusiasts wanting per-station signal detail
When TV Fool is not a fit
- Anyone needing current, maintained station data
- People who want a quick simple channel list
- Privacy-focused users
- First-timers unwilling to learn dB signal reports
Pick AntennaWeb - Antenna Signal Prediction when
- Cord-cutters checking local channels
- Antenna shoppers picking placement
- Rural users gauging signal reach
When AntennaWeb - Antenna Signal Prediction is not a fit
- Streaming-first households . says nothing about Netflix, Hulu, or YouTube TV
- Anyone needing guaranteed reception . it is a prediction, not a promise
- Offices or multi-site buyers . consumer tool, zero business features
Sources
- TV Fool official sitetvfool.comofficial
review
- PSA: TVFool is no longer accuratereddit.comreview
- Best antenna pointing sites (broken tools)digitalhome.careview
- TVFool database errors threadforum.tvfool.comreview
- Newbie guide to TV Fool signal analysisreddit.comreview
- Antennaweb vs. TV Fool comparisonsatelliteguys.usreview
news
- AntennaWeb - Antenna Signal Predictionantennaweb.orgofficial
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- Antenna for Fox 11 : r/SFVreddit.comreview
- Sony BRAVIA Television User Guidedevice.reportofficial
- Insignia NS-ANT200HA Quick Setup Guidemanualslib.comofficial
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