The world of multi-directional antennas, or “rabbit ears” as some like to call them, doesn’t get much attention these days in tech news. RCA is trying to refresh the category by unveiling some flat antennas designed to pair with flat panels as the coming analog to digital television transition creeps up.

The highlighted antenna is the RCA ANT1500 Flat Indoor Antenna, priced at around $60. RCA says consumers should pair this antenna, and others like it, as it is “designed to pick up more channels than a traditional “rabbit ears” antenna. Local broadcasters are now sending multiple digital TV channels to supplement their main programs.”

RCA adds that, in some markets, this expanded antenna will be the only option for “receiving vital weather, traffic, and news information.” It says as well this antenna can pick up local HDTV signals in full 720 progressive or 1080 interlace formats. I guess that will serve well as you are heading for the storm cellar while Bob the weatherman warns you of the arriving tornado. Available now.

RCA Flat Antennas