Product Description

The TV3 antenna is a perfect primary or secondary set-top antenna in suburban or outlying areas. TV3 offers the performance of a high quality amplified rabbit ear antenna with the convenience of an integrated video switch, creating a one-cable solution for a video game, DVD player, VCR or other video component. A 75 ohm coaxial cable and 75-300 ohm matching transformer are included to ensure compatibility with any television set, and a non-skid silicon base adds maximum stability. The TV3's low-noise broadband amplifier boosts weaker signals for maximum reception range and clarity. The amplifier features one-touch adjustment for all stations, and TERK's patented selectable amplifier bypass prevents over-modulation of stronger incoming signals. TERK's indoor television antennas are engineered with premium materials resulting in a durable, high-performance antenna that will look great on any TV for years to come.

Product Details

• Brand: Terk
• Model: TV-3
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.00" h x 14.00" w x 12.00" l, 5.00 pounds

Features

• Ultra low noise amplifier helps to boost distant signals or turn down the boost to prevent stronger signals from overpowering the desired channel
• Patented TERK Bypass system allows the signal to bypass the amplifier when it is turned off to help prevent signal loss for optimum results
• 6 ft. long 75 Ohm coaxial cable allows the antenna to be installed on even the largest rear projection televisions
• Includes VHF/UHF band separator and 75-300 Ohm matching transformer for easy hook-up to any television set
• Non-skid silicon base ensures maximum stability on any set-top

Customer Reviews

Rabbit ears on steroids - but see addenda on my latest indoor antenna!
Got a new HD TV? It has been said that 95% of americans can get five HD stations (unless you live in the mountains of Idaho, maybe). I get fifteen near Boston. So, this will help you out, but only if the transmitting antenna is within 20 to 30 miles (30 Km or so for you non-northamericans). A rabbit ears and the UHF loop will always help indoor reception. However, the built-in amplifier is a little on the anemic side, but it helps.

The good thing is that this doesn't cost much; if you don't think it is muscular enough, at least you haven't spent up towards $100 on it. HD TV at 720p and especially at 1080i is impressive! My favorite watching is golf games on the pro circuit - you feel you are there! You can literally see individual blades of grass!

So, this will give you a taste of what is possible. The sad truth of indoor TV antennas is that they don't transform lead into gold. You need a substantial outdoor, high antenna pointed in the right direction to get the gold standard in over the air reception.

If you didn't grow up in the heyday of TV, you may need to face the learning curve of jumping up occasionally to change the position or length of the antenna elements or strength of the amplification. It's so fifties! Enjoy!

ADDENDA:

I just got a somewhat more capable amplified indoor HDTV antenna from of all places, Radio Shack - their model 15-1892, which is a futuristic black disk with an internally rotatable antenna on a base with a 22db amplifier (which is a lot of amplification - on the order of 100 to 1000 times better than a plain rabbit ears) and a LED display and a few buttons. It has pulled in more HDTV stations than any other indoor antenna I have tried so far. It cost about $50 and is worth it, in my opinion.

I'm currently using these rabbit ears for my FM radio and it does a fine job - better with the rf amplifier turned off, actually. figure that

not good - even inferior considering it's an amplified antenna
I bought this after reading the positive reviews that I saw here, expecting to experience a dramatic improvement in reception over my shabby OLD rabbit ears. I was disappointed because this Terk didn't provide any improvement over what I had been using. I can't receive any stations clearly. Not even one - VHF or UHF! Even though this thing is right next to a 2nd-floor window and probably less than 15 miles from the transmitter. The power amplifier on this thing is a joke - it's nearly worthless. I have no idea how others are pulling in numerous hi-def stations as they claim to be.

Pick up stations that other antennas struggle with...
This antenna is awesome. Our cable company dropped one of our local stations, so I started putting antennas on tvs that I might want to watch that station on. I could not find an antenna that would work well on my living room tv. I read reviews, and decided to buy the Terk. Incredible. One thing I really like on this particular model, is the built-in video switch on the back of the unit. I can hook my cable into the antenna, and easily switch from cable to air. If I ever need another antenna, I'll buy nothing but Terk!