Terk HD-TVS Slim-Profile Outdoor HDTV Antenna
June 18th, 2009 | 56 views | Posted by in Cheap HDTVs
Terk HD-TVS Slim-Profile Outdoor HDTV Antenna
The Terk HD-TVs is optimized for HDTV and analog UHF/VHF reception. Its great at receiving reflected signals, which is important in cities. Even if the HDTVs is pointed at a building, the antenna will receive a reflected signal and reject all other multi-path signals. The supplied hardware allows you to mount the HDTVs on a roof, railing, outdoor wall, or in an attic. Low-band VHF Channels 2-6 (reception range up to 15 miles)
- Lightweight and compact designed directional HDTV VHS/UHF antenna
- Utilizes non-traditional electromagnetic antenna design for superior performance
- Designed with a very high 20-to-1 front to back ratio that accomidates the reception and modulation of reflected signals
- Includes mounting mast, foot bracket, and mounting hardware
Terk HD-TVS Slim-Profile Outdoor HDTV Antenna Review
I had previously purchased the Terk Amplified Indoor HDTV antenna, somehow believing the word “amplified” meant that I would have better reception. It worked well when you could get it arranged well, usually this meant getting it as near the ceiling as I could manage and pointing it out a window, which worked great . . . when you could hold it there. It would not pick up many channels without reorienting, at one point it was even used with a cable running to another room just to get better reception. After purchasing a new LG 42″ HDTV for the living room, I knew I’d need something more capable.
I was immediately interested in the Terk HD-TVS Slim Profile antenna just for its looks–it literally looks like no other antenna I’ve seen. Still, I was of a mind to be cautious after the previous experience with a Terk product and kept looking. Most of the higher rated outdoor antennas I saw were from Terk, so I came back to look it over once more. Other more typical antennas cost a lot less, but with my location and yard, I really wanted to get something mounted on the house; the roof at my home was still in the process of being renovated, and I didn’t want to mar the fresh work by mounting it there when it was done either, that meant that I would likely be mounting it high on an outer wall. Once I had decided that, I have to be honest that I had decided upon the HD-TVS just for its looks alone. I could only envision the larger, forked antennas as looking tacky on the side of my home.
When it arrived I decided to try a quick test by replacing the indoor amplified antenna that had required so much waving around. Just setting this thing on the floor of the bedroom, I immediately managed to tune every local channel. The antenna is actually very light, probably a lot lighter than you think. It is roughly the same size as a DirecTV dish but about half the weight. Like many other users here, I consulted antennaweb.org for a good location, and now the antenna sits just beside a chimney under an awning. It took a couple of additional tilts in order to lock in a strong signal on two stations which are at the same angle from my house, as a bit unexpectedly, when adjusting for one, the other dropped just under 50% strength, but as of this writing I’m pulling in every local station at excellent strength. My place is in a rural area with LOTS of trees so I had been concerned about this after reading another review here, but with local stations between 20.7 and 28.3 miles away I’m thrilled with the reception. Best of all I don’t look like a kook with a short wave radio in my house. I may never notice when analogue stations get pulled from the air, just because the DTV signal is so excellent with this antenna, highly recommended.
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