I’ve had a lot of success with RCA’s A1500, a flat, living room friendly UHF/VHF antenna that’s capable of receiving OTA HD. But it’s not amplified, meaning it won’t be right for many viewers who want to pump their signal a bit. Now RCA is expanding their flat antenna line with amplified and “smart” antennas. The amplified antennas look identical to the A1500 of yore, but start at even smaller sizes and come bundled with removable low-noise amplifiers to boost signals (these start at a palatable $US45). The smart antenna ($US100) is designed for urban areas where buildings block/redirect signals, so it uses a set-top converter box to best tune the antenna to desired frequencies. All new models appear to be available now. [RCA]