Terk Technology HDTVi VHF/UHF HDTV Indoor Antenna
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Manufacturer: TerkModel: HD-TVi
Product features:
- Optimized to receive all HDTV channels (2 to 69) for free local high-definition entertainment when used with a compatible TV or TV/receiver
- Great for apartments or condos, where roof access is limited
- Small footprint occupies little space; high gain lets you pick up more stations
- Highly directional UHF elements eliminate unwanted reflected signals that interfere with reception
- Measures 13.5 x 42 x 16.5 inches (W x H x D) with dipoles extended
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Customer Review: Terk Technology HDTVi Indoor Antenna
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently bought a new HDTV, and having had a falling out with Comcast a while back, do not have cable. I choose the Terk based on reviews at amazon as well as http://www.hdtvantennalabs.com/hdtv-antenna-reviews.php. Much like everything I buy, the people who review it poorly only do so after I make a purchase, which is why it is no longer rated as well as it had been. It looks like a lot of other reviews rate antennas poorly just because they can't get a signal with them, which may be more of a problem with where they live than the antenna itself.
This website allows you to find the stations that are broadcasting around you and what type of antenna is needed. I also want to point out that there is no need to get an "HDTV" antenna. A regular antenna will work just as well. While I was waiting for this to ship, I took an old coax cable I had and stripped about 3 inches of the insulation off of one of the ends. I was able to get several channels crystal clear, which is enough proof in my mind that the phrase "HDTV Antenna" is another marketing ploy. I paid about $27 for the HDTVi, while it is currently $23 at Amazon. I live about 30 miles south of Boston, MA and about 11 miles from the antenna cluster in my area, and decided not to get the more expensive HDTVa with an amplifier, which costs slightly more.
The HDTVi is a directional antenna, which means I have to move the antenna on occasion. Luckily for me, most of the broadcast towers in my area are all clustered in same spot, so I only need to change if I want to watch something from Providence.
I'm able to get CBS, two FOXs, two ABCs, NBC, two PBS, and several unaffiliated channels as well.
Other than being a directional antenna, I have had no issues with this. It's a bit bulky (for comparison, the TV in the above photo is a 37"), but it sits to the side of my TV and looks like a ray gun.
You can see I wrote which way to point it for differing channels, as well as my Guitar Hero controllers in the background.
I rarely buy and try out competing products, but I do want to pick up the Terk TV1, which is a multidirectional set of rabbit ears selling for $10 to see how those work. My suspicion is that they will work almost as well, as I get a very strong signal on almost all the channels the HDTVi can get.
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Description of Terk Technology HDTVi VHF/UHF HDTV Indoor Antenna
Terk antennas are designed to deliver sharp, clear, high definition signal reception. At Terk, the engineering department is dedicated to designing antennas that enhance both the latest technology and the aesthetics of any viewing environment. The HDTVi indoor antenna installs in minutes, is easy to use and simple to adjust. Features: Optimized for HDTV reception UHF and VHF elements for reception of all available broadcasts (channels 2-69) Highly directional UHF element reduces signal interference Specifications: VHF channels: 2-13 UHF channels: 14-69 Output impedance: 75 ohms Height with dipoles fully extended: 42" Manual included Warranty: one year partsWith over 1,000 stations in more than 200 markets broadcasting digital television as of 2003, 9 out of 10 households can now receive free high-definition (HDTV) signals when using the right antenna in conjunction with an integrated HDTV (or with a set-top box and an HD-ready television). Most antennas are large and unwieldy and need to be mounted outdoors or in a cramped attic. This is not an option if you live in an apartment or condo, or if you don't want the hassle of installing an antenna yourself. The solution? A quality indoor antenna that can pick up all local HDTV channels; one that will look great next to your television, and one that is easy to install: Terk's HDTVi indoor antenna.
At the time of its release, the HDTVi was (and may yet be) the only indoor HDTV antenna optimized for both UHF and VHF reception, channels 2 to 69. The HDTVi elegantly solves the aesthetic challenge of integrating a log-periodic-type element assembly in an indoor antenna. It's tuned for optimum HDTV reception with a unique design that uses log-periodic elements and dipoles for receiving both UHF and VHF HDTV broadcasts, bringing you more stations than lesser antennas.
You can easily route the antenna's output cable in 2 directions (front or back) for flexible cable management, and the antenna connects easily to your set-top box or television (integrated HDTV--with built-in ATSC tuner--required for direct connection).
Its high gain picks up distant stations and its high back-to-front ratio rejects unwanted signals. You can mount the UHF antenna element vertically or horizontally, as experience dictates.
What's in the Box
Antenna with integrated 75-ohm cable, instruction manual, and warranty information.
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