Winegard FL5500A FlatWave Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna
- Maximum Range: 50 Miles
- Antennadescription: Television
- Impedance: 75 ohms
- Number Of Channels: 36
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A Winegard antenna for over the air channels, with actual reception depending on distance from local broadcast towers rather than anything the spec sheet alone can promise.
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ASIN: B00BN5Z2WMModel: FL5500ACategory: TV Antennas
Overview
The Winegard FL5500A is a TV antenna finished in black and white, weighing 5.44 pounds. It is built to pull in over the air broadcast channels for a television, in place of a cable or satellite subscription.
Antennas like this one are a way to access local over the air channels for free, and actual channel count and picture quality depend heavily on distance from broadcast towers and the terrain in between, factors no spec sheet can capture. Winegard is an established name in the antenna category, and the black and white finish suggests a design meant to blend into a room rather than an all black unit. Beyond color and weight, no range or amplification specs are given here, so those details are worth confirming on the current listing.
- Over the air TV antenna
- Black and white finish
- 5.44 pound weight
- Winegard brand
Who it's for
Fits anyone wanting to pick up local broadcast channels over the air, especially as a supplement or alternative to a streaming or cable subscription. Reception quality depends on location relative to broadcast towers, and results vary by area.
Pros and cons
- Provides access to over the air broadcast channels
- Black and white finish blends into most rooms
- Range and amplification specs are not documented in this listing
- Reception depends on distance from broadcast towers
Performance notes
As an antenna, actual channel reception depends on proximity to broadcast towers and any obstructions in between, more than on the antenna's build alone. The listing does not include a specific range or amplification spec, so those details should be confirmed on the current product page.
Specifications
| Brand | Winegard |
|---|---|
| Model | FL5500A |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.34 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 12 × 0.6 × 13 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Range | 50 Miles |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black / White |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Antennadescription | Television |
| Impedance | 75 ohms |
| Number Of Channels | 36 |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Mfr Part Number | FL5500A |
| Builtin Media | Flatwave(r) Amped Hd Tv Indoor Antenna |
| Item Type Name | Indoor HDTV Antennas |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Winegard FL5500A require a subscription?
No, it is an antenna for free over the air broadcast channels, not a subscription service.
How much does the Winegard FL5500A weigh?
5.44 pounds.
Will the Winegard FL5500A pick up channels from any location?
Reception depends on distance from broadcast towers and any obstructions, so results vary by location.