Terk HDTVO Amplified HDTV Antenna
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Manufacturer: TerkModel: HDTVO
Product features:
- Highly Directional UHF elements reduces signal interference
- High average return loss for better reception and performance
- Amplification improves picture quality
- Includes versatile mounting kit for installation on wall, attic and roof. Can also clamp to exisitng satellite dish mast
- Provides outstanding high-definition TV reception
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Customer Review: Great Compact Antenna--Great Reception and Range
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this antenna for our cottage in northern Michigan. With the digital transition, we were going to lose our analog TV reception, which was currently being picked up on a Terk indoor amplified antenna. After we bought the converter box, several indoor antennas we tried would not pick up any digital signals. I finally convinced the family that we needed an outdoor antenna in order to continue watching TV. I must say, we couldn't be happier with the results.
I did a lot of research on antennas and the proper way to install them before this purchase. I'm glad I did, because I was able to avoid a lot of the troubles that some other reviewers had.
Our cottage is in a very wooded area with tall and dense trees, and the nearest broadcast cities are 35+ miles away. We only have a one-story structure, so I knew getting a good signal would be a challenge. In our situation, a directional antenna was our only option--a multi-directional antenna would not have the range we were looking for without being very large and ugly to look at. Multi-directional antennas work well when you are closer than 20 miles to the broadcast towers. The Terk HDTVo antenna was not only small, but also directional, and the reviews were very promising, so this is the antenna I purchased.
A directional antenna poses some challenges. You must point the antenna within about 10 degrees of the direction of the broadcasting tower in order to receive a good signal--and this is especially important for the broadcast towers that are farther away (25+ miles). So for the installation, I purchased a Channel Master rotator ($75 at SolidSignal), in addition to a 5-foot antenna mast ($13 at Radio Shack) and an antenna mounting kit ($15 at Home Depot). Lastly, I went to antennaweb.org to determine the locations and distances of the broadcast towers.
The installation, including running grounding wires and coax cables, took about four hours by myself. It was not difficult, and the instructions were easy to follow. I am pretty handy at home, but I think most people could do this without much difficult and a basic set of tools. I bought a compass at WalMart in order to align the antenna directly south (per the directions) with the rotator in the parked position. This is important because this antenna is directional and you need to align the antenna within 10 degrees of the broadcast direction in order to get a good signal. I then went inside to find out what stations I could pick up.
With analog TV, we could pick up CBS very well and FOX very fuzzy. NBC was also very fuzzy. We couldn't get ABC at all most days. This antenna picked up CBS crystal clear, FOX crystal clear, and two PBS stations that we never got before crystal clear. The NBC and ABC stations have not converted to digital yet (our converter box does not have a pass through for analog stations), so I can't speak to those signals yet. But since they come from the same cities as CBS and FOX, I expect them to be very clear also. The direction (in degrees) that appears on the antennaweb.org website is accurate to within about 5 degrees of where the signal was the strongest. Be sure to have a printout of the stations in your area before you start programming your stations in the TV. Otherwise, you will get frustrated.
The channel master rotator allows us to easily rotate the antenna with a remote control, so we never have to worry about not picking up stations because the antenna is not rotated correctly.
This is truly an excellent set-up and I would highly recommend it.
Description of Terk HDTVO Amplified HDTV Antenna
Amplified high-definition tv reception for free local HDTV broadcasts. Most HDTV local broadcasts can't be received by either satellite or cable alone: You need an HDTV antenna. You get the most from your HDTV entertainment system with this off-air antenna. The high-performance Amplified HDTV Outdoor Antenna is a powerful yet compact antenna for both UHF and VHF local reception of channedl 2 through 69, so you'll be able to enjoy free local HDTV broadcasts. The Amplified HDTV Outdoor Antenna connects to your television via coaxial cable (not included). The HDTV Amplified Outdoor Antenna is engineered to receive 1080i HDTV broadcasts not always available on satelitte or cable. This compact, amplified, highly directional VHF/UHF anteena utilizes a log periodic UHF element with VHF rear reflector element. It's not always convenient to mount an outdoor antenna on your roof. Luckily, the Amplified HDTV Outdoor Antenna can be mounted anywhere, thanks to the included mini-mast bracket that will mount to a wall, the roof or even in your attic. The Ampified HDTV Outdoor Antenna will also mount on standard DBS or DirecTV dish masts.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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