Some days I would get good reception and more days not. I believe the antennae worked well. My location and distance from the broadcast antennae kept it from being consistent. If you have hills between you and the stations you try to receive, or your close to the outside range of the antennae, the signal won't be good.
I use this for a backup in the bedroom. Don't have too pay extra money for cable because I don't use this everyday. The TV is in the basement. Good picture.