Philips PHDTV1 Silver Sensor UHF/HDTV Digital Indoor TV Antenna
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Customer Review: Simple, Yet Effective
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought the PHDTV1 for $20 from a local surplus store. I was initially looking at some other antennas, specifically the DB2, CM4220 and 4221.
I'm within a half mile to the two major towers in Toronto. Buffalo towers are 50 and 77-79 miles away but within 3 degrees of the one atop the CN Tower. I'm on the 19th floor of my building with no obstructions... quite lucky!
The assembly was quite simple as the PHDTV1 is a no frills unit - snap the small mast onto the base, insert the 'sensor' into the mast and thread the coax. I have a run of 20 feet of cable to the TV, no amp needed.
I get 13 HD channels including WGRZ which is rather difficult for many OTA users to nail down. I get another 13 in SD.
This unit may not work as well for you if you are close to ground, can't point the antenna DIRECTLY towards the broadcast towers or have physical obstructions in the line-of-sight.
I gave up paying $90 monthly for HD service from Rogers, and searched several internet sites and discussion boards before deciding on the Philips.
Best of luck with your search.
Customer Review: Works very well.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this antenna along with the Zenith DTT901 to use in a spare bedroom that isn't wired for cable. I had tried 2 other VHF/UHF indoor antennas, and neither worked very well on all available channels. Moving them around would gain me 1 channel, and lose another. I hooked the PHDTV1 up, and immediately had every channel available in my local area. I had a "good" signal on every one too. The antenna has a fairly small profile, and sits nicely next to the TV. I didn't have any problems with loose connectors or fins, so I'd say the build quality seems OK for the price. The antenna snaps together to the base, and you're good to go. All in all, I'm very happy with it.
Just another note. In 02/09 when the DTV conversion is finalized, some stations may move their DTV UHF transmissions back to VHF. I tested to see if the PHDTV1 could pick up VHF signals, and surprisingly it worked on all my local VHF channels. It's just another thing to consider if you're choosing an antenna. The link below shows what should be the final DTV channel assignments:
fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-07-138A2.pdf
Customer Review: Philips PHDTV1 Digital HDTV-UHF Indoor Antenna
Summary: 5 Stars
Originally my plan was to purchase a full size roof mounted antenna and install it in my attic as opposed to the roof. Rather than go through the initial expense of such an expensive antenna, I thought I'd give the Phillips a shot first since it's supposed to be the FCC's "reference antenna". Upon connecting it to my Dish Network 722 HD-DVR, I was only able to receive 1 local station with it located adjacent to my TV. Since I was going to have to mount the larger roof top antenna in my attic I thought it would be worth it to run the cable and try the Philips in the attic to see what it could do. The attic plan worked to perfection. I received every local station being broadcast in the Charleston, SC area. I will state that this antenna is highly directional so it will take some fidgeting in order to get everything perfect but it was well worth the effort. It's not the sturdiest antenna on the market but once you find the sweet spot, you'll more than likely never have to touch it again. At this price, how can you afford not to give it a chance?Customer Review: Good Product, better price
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this as a replacement for my grandmother's rabbit-ears antenna, as she just stepped up to the digital tier and has a nice 32" LCD Television (yet no cable!)
The quality of the signal is incredibly better than standard rabbit-ears/FM loop amplified antennas by comparison. For starters, this unit doesn't need to be plugged in to an AC outlet, which is a definite plus.
It worked with all channels that we could at least pick up on the old antenna, and did so without snow in the picture, no black and white channels, and increased the signal strength of the ATSC broadcasts in our area.
I recommend placing this antenna as high as you can in the room, and if you know the direction of your station, align it. This also increases signal strength, but this is NOT a directional antenna. All stations from the area are crisp and clear, just the ones we aimed it at were a tiny bit better.
Customer Review: Wow!
Summary: 5 Stars
I live 50 miles northeast of Sioux City, Iowa, on a farm that we rent. We receive DirecTV, but have to rely on the free local over-the-air channels. I was one of the skeptics who had heard plenty of people tell me that I could not get decent digital reception with an indoor antenna, especially out here in the boondocks.
Well, after reading all (!) the reviews for this antenna, I took the plunge and ordered it. I placed it in the west-facing window sill of our living room, and set up the digital converter according to its instructions. I am very pleased to report that instead of the three fuzzy local channels I received earlier, I now receive 13 with a quality that rivals the channels I get with DirecTV.
This is an outstanding product, a terrific value, and one I will not hesitate to recommend to anyone.
Now I can watch the playoffs; oh boy, the Mrs. will love this! ;-)