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Terk HDTVa Indoor Amplified High-Definition Antenna for Off-Air HDTV Reception |  | Brand: Terk
Category: CE
Department: Home Audio Video
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $27.99
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Seller: California Electronic Supply
Rating:  reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.4
Dimensions (in): 14.2 x 12.7 x 3.3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: HDTVA
Model: HDTVA
UPC: 100000003503
EAN: 0100000003503
ASIN: B0007MXZB2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Amplified indoor HDTV antenna engineered to receive VHF channels 2-13 and UHF channels 14-69. | | • | Optimized to receive all HDTV channels (2 to 69) for free local high-definition entertainment when used with a compatible TV or TV/receiver | | • | Exclusive Dual-Drive Amplifier ensures clear reception of both distant and close HDTV and DTV stations | | • | High-gain antenna array can be oriented horizontally or vertically for optimum reception | | • | Appealing design with small footprint; easy to install--supplied cable carries video and power |
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Product Description
Have you just bought a widescreen HDTV compatible TV? There are a few options on how to get any or good HDTV reception. Cable-TV and Satellite might be the best but the monthly rates are over $40 each month. HDTV is also available free over broadcast airwaves. This is an indoor antenna that's designed to capture HDTV from the air. At no monthly cost to you anytime. The moon belongs to everyone and you can receive hundreds of HDTV channels (depending on your area) on your new ATSC TV. Instead of paying Cable-TV or Dish bills, you can spend money on things that make you happier. Terk HDTVa is an indoor TV antenna with a built-in amplifier for better reception. A high-gain amplifier increases reception range without the necessity of mounting an antenna outdoors. From the reliable antenna manufacturer, turn on your TV and enjoy what you see and hear. Provides access to no-cost HD programming Excellent for urban environments where space is at a premium and outdoor antenna installation isn't possible Appealing design with small footprint Anyone can install HDTVa in minutes
Amazon.com Product Description
The high-performance HDTVa amplified indoor HDTV antenna from Terk Technologies is designed to capture both UHF and VHF signals (channels 2 to 69) while extending the reception range for all local HDTV broadcasts. The HDTVa uses an ultra-low-noise, high-gain amplifier with Terk's exclusive Dual-Drive Amplifier technology for clear reception of both distant and close HDTV and DTV stations. As suitable for those living in city apartments as for those in suburban homes, the compact HDTVa lets viewers experience HDTV broadcasts in full resolution. Designed for total reception versatility, the HDTVa's high-gain antenna array can be oriented either horizontally or vertically within its mounting base to achieve optimum capture of off-air broadcasts. Set the amplifier to high-gain mode to compensate for signals that are too weak or might otherwise be bypassed for a stronger signals nearby. Simplifying your installation, the HDTVa uses Terk's Power Injector to derive power via its coaxial connecting cable. The result? One cable is all you have to connect, making it easy to install the HDTVa atop or near your television. The antenna is engineered to receive all local HDTV channels, with an operating bandwidth covering both the VHF (channels 2 to 13) and UHF (channels 14 to 69) frequency ranges. Its highly directional log periodic UHF and precision VHF elements are designed to receive HDTV broadcasts with maximum signal strength while rejecting all or most interference. The HDTVa is as exceptional in appearance as it is in performance: its curved, tapering, polished-aluminum antenna elements are mounted in a slim base with a contoured front that visually complements the curve of the antenna elements. What's in the Box
Antenna with integrated 75-ohm cable, instruction manual, and warranty information.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Incredibly Good Indoor Antenna July 28, 2005
A. R. Harris (Massachusetts)
975 out of 988 found this review helpful
Having spent a bundle acquiring a Sony LCD HDTV and upgrading our Dish service to include its limited set of HDTV channels, we were anxious to see what an Over-the-Air Antenna might add.
In all, we tested 5, including the highly rated Zenith log periodic (about $40 at Sears), an amplified Samsung (about $99 at Best Buy), an outdoor Terk 32 (about $80 at Circuit City), our old roof mounted VHF/UHF antenna (circa 1985), and the amplified Terk HDTVa (about $50 at Radio Shack). The Terk HDTVa won hands down; no contest, blowing away the much touted Zenith.
We live in the sparsely populated, low hill countryside of Western Massachuetts. The THDTVa effortlessly brings in between 20 and 30 analogue and digital (incl hdtv) channels broadcast most from 12 to 45 miles away, and some as far as 65+ miles away in Connecticut. Some digital OTA channels actually come in more sharply than some of the (Dish) satellite digital channels.
This is definitely a keeper: a great value, gem of an antenna. So good, in fact, we are debating giving up our $50/month Dish service, putting $15 of that to Netflix to replace HBO, and banking the remaining $35.
Works for me August 17, 2006
TerrierLover (Mountain View, CA USA)
241 out of 245 found this review helpful
I'm in SF Bay Area, about 30 miles from Sutro Tower. This was my first antenna and it worked out of the box for me. It is not perfect and I'm holding between 70 and 90% signal strength on all the majors with better reception than satellite. I can't compare it to any others but to say "it doesn't work" is insane. You won't know until you try it. This is not an all or nothing deal. It will work great for some, not at all for others and anywhere in between.
To check your specific situation, I recommend you try www.antennaweb.org. Click button on first page, enter your full address and you will get a report unique to your home about how/where your channels are broadcast, including a map showing exactly how you should point your antenna. In my case, all my required channels were "yellow" and all in the same compass direction. If you are very far from broadcast source or channels are coming from many different directions, it may not work. However, with good return policy, it can't hurt to try.
Decent Antenna June 17, 2006
Lon-Wong (Fremont, CA)
66 out of 67 found this review helpful
The problem with antennas is:
1. people misuse them
2. They are advertised to do more than what they do.
How to solve both problems:
1. Go to www.antennaweb.org to pick your antenna and where you should point it
2. Borrow a similar antenna from your friend before buying.
With that in mind, I'll specify what this antenna can do.
I live in Costa Mesa, CA, on the 2nd floor. The northern skyline is mostly open, another 2 story apartment and a tree is basically the only obstruction. Antennaweb reports that the stations are 42 miles away, orientation 333 deg. It also states that if I have no obstructions, I should be able to use a small directional antenna (yeah right?!). If there are buildings near by, then I would need a medium amplified or some BS, basically, forget it.
Another place you can go is www.hdtvprimer.com. Read the section on Antennas. It will tell you that you need a different antenna for each different situation. In a city, the Sharpshooter, is probably better than this type. You also see the GAIN depending on frequency. Antenna web will tell you what frequencies you need, this help you with what gain on what frequencies. Also read the section on amplifiers. You don't want to amplify noise, introduce noise, or reflections.
With all that in mind, lets try small directional. I borrowed a Terk HDTVi, plugged it into a settop box in the bedroom. At first nothing. Then I pointed it north out the window. Amazingly, I received 60% of the digital channels. Then with the signal strength indicator on, I adjusted the positioning. Ended up NNW being the best, just as Antennaweb recommended, receiving most of the HD digital channels (I didn't count).
At this point, my Samsung TX-S3082WH was delivered, and I set it in the living room (note, different room, different window). My Terk HDTVa was also delivered. I purposely plugged it in without the amplifier. Again, I was able to receive some of the signals. I re-adjusted but still, somehow the signal was weaker. The settop box tuning seemed better than my TV. Then I plugged in and installed the inline amplifier. Very strong signal strength, probably ALL the channels. I am not sure about the quality of the Terk amplifier, since at rare occasions, I get macroblocks. However, it seems to be better than the HDTVi The weather also has not been a factor yet.
Conclusion:
The antenna works as advertised. It works because I am using it in the correct way. There are many factors in receiving the HDTV signal, be aware of all of them. I would give it 5 stars but it isn't hot or sexy in any way.
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