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Advertorial. Updated October 9, 2026

Watch local TV free.Drop the cable bill.

The BroadWave Antenna picks up the TV channels your local stations broadcast for free: news, network shows and big games on CBS, FOX and NBC, in HD, with no monthly fee.

  • Pay once, about $40. No subscription, no contract
  • Plugs into any TV with an antenna input in minutes
  • 30-day money-back guarantee from the seller
Check today's priceOfficial BroadWave website

The seller is advertising up to 70% off today and lower prices per TV in packs.

$0 a monthfor broadcast channels

HD pictureup to 1080, as stations broadcast

Minutes to set upplug in and scan

30 daysmoney-back guarantee

How much does TV cost you a year?

Type your monthly cable or satellite bill. Most of what people watch every day, local news and network shows, is broadcast for free.

$
$1,440what you pay in a year
$39.95BroadWave, once

Cable-only channels such as ESPN or CNN are not on broadcast TV. If you need them, subtract the streaming service you would keep.

See the BroadWave price
The BroadWave Antenna with its stand, long coaxial cable and connector adapter laid out on a white table

What you get

A slim antenna that stands on a desk or shelf, or mounts by a window, with everything needed to connect it:

  • The BroadWave Antenna and its stand
  • A long coaxial cable, so you can place it near a window
  • A signal booster with a USB power plug
  • A connector adapter for different TV inputs
BroadWave Antenna connected to its signal booster and coiled cable

What you can watch for free

Broadcast networks and their local stations, plus extra digital channels many stations add (classic shows, movies, weather). Which ones you get depends on your area.

  • ABC
  • CBS
  • NBC
  • FOX
  • PBS
  • The CW
  • Univision
  • Telemundo
  • ION
  • MyNetworkTV
Most NFL games air on CBS, FOX and NBC.A lot of live football, plus the evening news and prime-time shows, without a cable box.

Check reception at your address

Distance to the broadcast towers matters most. Drag the house to see what to expect.

Tower

Strong signal is typicalAt this distance an indoor antenna usually works well.

General guidance, not a guarantee. Terrain and walls change reception.

For the exact list of stations at your address, use the freeFCC DTV Reception Mapsfrom the US government. Stations marked strong or moderate are the ones an indoor antenna usually gets.

Is it right for your home?

Do you mostly watch local news, network shows or games on ABC, CBS, NBC or FOX?
Are the TV towers within about 40 miles of your home?
Does your TV have an antenna input (ANT or RF IN)?

Answer the three questions to see if it fits your home.

Set up in four steps

  1. Connect the cable to the antenna input on your TV.
  2. Power the booster through its USB plug.
  3. Place the antenna high, near a window facing the towers.
  4. Scan: run "channel scan" in your TV menu and start watching.

One antenna per TV. Packs cost less per TV.

Prices listed by the seller on October 9, 2026. The official site shows the current price, shipping and taxes before you pay.

Try it at home for 30 days

Reception depends on your address, so the seller offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. If the channels you get disappoint, return it under the seller's return policy (read it on their site before ordering).

Questions people ask

Will it work with my TV?

If your TV has an antenna input and a built-in digital tuner, yes. Almost every TV sold in the US since 2007 has both. Older TVs need a digital converter box.

Is it legal?

Yes. Broadcast stations transmit their channels for anyone to receive for free. An antenna simply picks them up.

Are there monthly fees?

No. Broadcast channels are free. You pay once for the antenna.

Will I get ESPN, CNN or HBO?

No. Those are cable channels and are not broadcast over the air. No antenna can receive them.

How far does it reach?

The maker rates it up to 80 miles. That is a best case: real reception depends on the towers' power, terrain and your walls. Within about 40 miles of the towers, indoor antennas usually do well.

What about NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0)?

An antenna picks up both standard and NextGen TV signals. To watch NextGen TV channels, your TV or a separate box must support ATSC 3.0.

Good to know before you buy

  • It gets broadcast channels only: no ESPN, CNN, Fox News, HGTV or HBO.
  • Far from the towers (60+ miles) or behind hills, an attic or rooftop antenna works better.
  • The number of channels depends on your area, from a handful in rural areas to dozens in big cities.
BroadWave Antenna

Ready to stop paying for local channels?

One payment, free broadcast TV, and 30 days to make sure it works at your address.

Check today's priceOfficial BroadWave website
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