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 normal VHF and UHF TV tuner frequencies. 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

Product Details

• Brand: Terk
• Model: HDTVA
• Dimensions: 13.00" h x 3.50" w x 14.50" l, 4.50 pounds

Features

• Amplified indoor HDTV antenna engineered to receive UHF and VHF channels
• 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

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 UHF (channels 2 to 13) and VHF (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.

Customer Reviews

Great antenna
I live in a suburb next to the northwestern part of chicago. In my area I am getting about 26 channels with this antenna pointing straight north out my window with it open. These ones are all in the chicagoland area. All of these channels have very high signal strength. But the real thing that made me suprised was that I am getting channels from Gary, Indiana which is 45 miles away. As well as Milwaukee, Wisconsin which is 85 miles away. Sometimes the signal does drop on these faraway channels but the fact that its picking up tv signals from that far away almost double its advertised range is amazing to me. The channels I am picking up are WTMJ 4.1 and 4.2 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also PBS Gary, Indiana, 17.3, 17.4, 56.1, 56.2. Bear in mind that I do live in an urban setting but there are no buldings taller than 3 stories where I am.

It Works Well and Looks Way Cool
This is an excellent HDTV Antenna. It picks up all over the air signals, including HDTV signals, very well. Yes, this was a truly magnificent choice I made when I ordered it. What's hard to see in the photo of the antenna are the traditional telescoping antenna which are on the rear of the unit. You can pull out the telescoping antenna for more control of your signal, if needed. If you look closely at the photo you can see one of the telescoping antenna. What I love about this antenna most is how space age cool it looks on top of my TV. Wow! I'm living in the future! Well, I can pretend can't I?

Good, not Great.
Overall, the Terk HDTVa is a pretty good product, and it has generally improved reception and given me more channels, but it has some problems.

Now, I live in a concrete apartment complex that gets absolutely no phone reception (from any carrier) and could probably survive a nuclear explosion, so I wasn't expecting any miracles. I found our nearest tower online and luckily I can position the antenna to point right at it through the window. Right away I figured out that this thing is probably the most awkward shape known to man. It falls over easily and the huge rabbit ears make it cumbersome and unwieldy. Also, we had to buy a whole new rack just for the HDTVa because it needed to be at just the right height to pick up channels efficiently.

A big problem (for now) is that you essentially have to choose between good digital reception or good analog reception. A position that favors digital signal will hamper analog signal, and vice versa. Of course when the signal goes all digital in 2009 it will be a moot point, so I don't think it's a big deal. Anyways, we found the perfect position for the HDTVa, and it indeed picked up every channel I wanted. Of course, when the weather is bad (even if it's just windy) the signal starts to fade, but that's to be expected. However, my biggest concern now is that the HDTVa works best when the window is open. Now that's fine in the summer when the weather is good, but I live in Minnesota and I can't really fathom leaving the window open in February in -20 degree weather to watch The Office.

Overall, I can't fault the HDTVa too much, because really I am at mercy of my surroundings, and I don't think ANY indoor antenna could perform very well in my building. It has its problems but I do get the channels I want and I don't have to fuss with it nearly as much as I did with my old antenna. This product may work wonders for you, it may not.