Terk TV55 Amplified slim-line indoor/outdoor DTV/VHF/UHF antenna

(MPN: TV55)

Description: The TV55 indoor/outdoor amplified antenna is optimized for HDTV reception. The TV55's helical coil technology and patented dual-mode ultra-low-noise amplifier provide clear, powerful reception of HDTV and analog VHF/UHF broadcast signals, a.... Read More

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Date Reviewed: 03/18/2003
Ferrett Member Since: Mar 2003 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 3 Days	I was using a $19 RadioShack UHF/VHF indoor hoop t ... Strengths: Looks Kewl... Weaknesses: It Sucks... Summary: I was using a $19 RadioShack UHF/VHF indoor hoop type antenna for OTA HD/Digi broadcasts. It got 90% of the local channels but often needed adjustment. Being too lazy I sprang for the TV55 and their SatDish mounted unit.. They both sucked,, the best of the lot was about half as effective as the $19 indoor Radioshack.. I have nothing against Terk nor have an explanation for this.. However, by virtue of the fact that a friend, who actually lives closer to the transmitters, had the exact same experience is interesting. In his case, he was talked into buying a $300 Terk with his new HD Mitsu.. A week of non-stop dropouts resulted in the retailer coming out to get it down. Once removed, they were asked to try another antenna on the same mast,, Boooya,, an old $20 UHF/VHF ChannelMaster worked like a charm... 91% of People (21/23) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 11/05/2003
Lee47 from IL Member Since: Oct 2003 View Member's: Reviews	I bought this antenna to replace my storm damage d ... Strengths: Nice package, great idea Weaknesses: No antenna would be better than this antenna. Summary: I bought this antenna to replace my storm damage directional TV antenna. I was thinking I would not need a rotor with this antenna. I mounted it at 30 ft. and it did not receive a clear picture on even the best station in the area. Totally worthless as a UHF TV antenna!! 89% of People (34/38) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 09/12/2004
Syburwolf from MO Member Since: Feb 2003 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 1 Days	I concur with the last 2 reviews. I have it mounte ... Strengths: Relatively easy and versatile installation Weaknesses: Just about everything else Summary: I concur with the last 2 reviews. I have it mounted ouside my windowsill on the second floor with no trees or other obstructions around and the business end pointed toward all of the broadcast stations in the city. I live in the city and am no more that 15 miles from all the broadcast stations. Reception from most stations got noticeably better w/ the antenna, but one actually got worse and none come in flawlessly. Flipping the amplifier switch to "ON" doesn't help and sometimes makes it worse. I am disappointed w/ the performace and don't see how the thing could possibly help high def broadcasts. Will probably return it to the retailer soon. 83% of People (10/12) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are 1 comment for this review. Read all comments. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 01/08/2003
cgreco from NC Member Since: Dec 2001 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 14 Days	This antenna is working great for receiving HDTV o ... Strengths: Shape, amplified, reception Weaknesses: Mounting hardware and instructions Summary: This antenna is working great for receiving HDTV over the air. I'm getting 5 channels at 100% signal strength and all I did was place it on top of some beams in my attic. I tried mounting it under an eave outside the house but height was more important than indoor/outdoor when it came to signal strength. The guys at RadioShack were swearing that I needed a 1950's antenna with a motorized rotator to get good HDTV reception. I'm glad this antenna works so well because its profile requires a lot less space and makes it much easier to work with. It comes with an amplifier that definitely helped the signal strength in my case. I found the mounting hardware a little hard to work with when I was trying to mount it under the eave of my roof. Considering that I'm trying to balance myself on a steep pitched roof, I didn't appreciate how I had to unbolt the antenna from the adjustable bracket when trying to aim it for reception because the screw that tightened the adjustable bracket was in the middle of the slot where the antenna bolt attached. The mounting hardware that comes with the antenna allows for plenty of different mounting options, but the manual only illustrated a couple and not the one I was trying. I paid $99 at Best Buy. I know it's cheaper online, but it was convenient to get it local in case it didn't work well. 74% of People (14/19) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 02/14/2008
jaquilin from UT Member Since: Nov 2002 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 9 Months	TERK TV55 Strengths: GREAT ANTENNA FAR BETTER THAN I EXPECTED Weaknesses: NONE Summary: I HAVE USED THIS ANTENNA ON AN INSIDE THE HOUSE MOUNT AND HAVE HAD GREAT HD RECEPTION ON MY 50 INCH SAMSUNG AND FORTY INCH VIZO TV 50% of People (1/2) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.