I first bought a very basic antenna -- it got a few stations typical stations - ABC, CBS, FOX, but not enough to make it worthwhile. I then purchased this one and was able to also get PBS -- but still no NBC. I currently live in a downstairs apartment in a small city in eastern TN, so I suspect that part of the issue with NBC is the height of the trees and buildings around me. For the price and the fact that it's an indoor antenna, it does well!