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from Laurel Hill, NC on 10/31/2008
i have this product hooked up in my upstairs bedroom, on top of my entertainment center, just purchased last night, and it is just running analog signals at the moment, i am able to pick up just about all of the core channels, that our dtv-converted tv can downstairs, operating off of a large outdoor rotary antenna, and even some channels, that the rotary antenna cannot pickup, so i'm curious to see how much it will be able to pick up, once i hook it up to a converter box. i also plan on moving it to my nightstand, which is located right under my bedroom window, in hopes that may boost signal just a tad more. i am slightly a tech junky, so i didn't have much confusion setting it up, and fine tuning each channel, and i would definately recommend it, as i have had no issues at this point, seems to be a great product.
from Indianapolis, IN on 10/19/2008
Purchased this product as it was the last one left in town as our cable provider was not broadcasting CBS, hence no pro-football broadcast of our local team. It took about 45 minutes to get it set up because we had to do a manual scan of TV stations on the TV for the antenna to recognize the digital channels. Nowhere in the directions that came with the antenna did it mention this needed to be done. While I would say I am a casual user, my boyfriend would be considered an enthusiast and betwen the two of us it took longer than it should have to set this up. But once we got it set up, the picture looks about 95% as good as the picture we had with the cable provider so we are satisfied.
I live in town, and I've tried about three other antennas before I bought this one. I've had problems keeping a signal with the other ones that I've tried, interference, etc... I brought this one home, it took me about an hour and a half to get it fine tuned, but now I get 20 local channels, and I have not had to re-tune any settings for about 2 weeks now. I am pleasantly surprised so far.
This product does not work at all. I hooked it up, and was able to receive only one station, in the middle of South Florida. Very poor, and quite useless. I would strongly recommned bunny ears or something else.
Let's be honest, this thing look like a spaceship, but after trying 8 other antennas, this was the only one that picked up all 5 networks HD Signal in my area. The fine tune-ing remote is great because you don't have to get up to move it for those pesky channels and you can store the setting in the units memory. Hit a button and it moves.
from Brooklyn New York on 9/25/2008
I have this antenna connected to a digital receiver in my living room on the first floor of a two family house, the channel quality is excellent and compatible with my satellite service- will be ending that soon. The UHF fine tuning and gain is excellent. I have two other indoor amplified antennas (RCA (ant1250) and Radio Shack (ATV1000)) their signal strength was outperformed by this one on ALL the channels that I've receive.
The remote control does not compromise the etiquette of the couch potato- when you change channels on the Tv remove you can also adjust your pre-programmed antenna settings accordingly.
I live in a heavily populated urban environment and can receive signals from up to 8 miles away- currently that is 20 channels and after 2/17/09, I can expect 3 more stations- according to antennaweb(a nifty website). If I want more channels (about 28 in total) I would have to get an outdoor medium to large multidirectional antenna - after buying this antenna I am not sure it is worth it but I might do it in the future.
There is limited movement with the metal telescopic antennas in the rear but I believe it is the UHF "enterprise" receptor that is most important.
Do not spend your money on this. I get more channels with better reception from the one I spent [$] on. I took it back to the store.
I have a digital converter box on the downstairs TV and an upstairs bedrroom TV. I live in a residential area (in NJ) with a lot of trees, 7-13 miles from all signal sources. Getting a good signal downstairs is a pain. It takes a good 5 minutes to get CBS(channel 2) or NBC (ch. 4) if I get it at all. Can't get ABC (ch. 7) Upstairs is better, but still sporatic 25% of the time.
Bought this amplified antenna hoping it would improve my reception. For 3 days I stored settings that had to be changed the next day and moved the antenna all over the place and got nowhere.
I took it upstairs to the bedroom TV. It, of course, worked better since the reception is better. It was fine in the daytime, but not so good at night. I still had to spend a lot of time pushing the remote, occasionally getting out of bed to move the unit around. The stored settings only served as a starting place for trying to find the signal. (That's a lot of work, for when you're tired, and just want to watch a little late night TV before going to sleep.) After a week, I realized that this antenna wasn't doing much more than my old rabbit ears. Returned it and used the money for something else. Perhaps when the change over occurs the signal will be better--if not, I'll break down and get cable.
Picks up all DTV stations in Columbia MO area including KMOS in Warrensburg which I have struggled to pick up consistently with previous antennas. I love the remote control and channel memory feature; no more having to get up and fight with the antenna every time I change channel. Very much worth the[$].
took some working with but i got great reception after half an hour
from way southside of Milwaukee area, WI on 9/2/2008
I live in a very old stone building with an iron-girder frame, so reception really is quite terrible on its own. That means I need a product such as this to pull in digital TV, for which you need passably good reception. I've heard the HDTV indoor/outdoor antenna could be used as an indoor only unit, but I believe in the right tool for the right job, so I bought the one designed for indoor use, namely this one.
Most digital stations are on the UHF range, and it's only the UHF antenna on this device which appears to be powered for I suspect that very reason. I suspect the VHF rabbit-ears are not powered, and if you live in a problem-reception area or building, the rabbit-ears won't do very much for those digital stations broadcasting on VHF. I don't why anyone would do that as digital works better on UHF, which is why most digital channels are in that range.
I tried using the putting a sheet of aluminum foil underneath the unit to improve reception on the more difficult channels, but that didn't work very well for me. What did work well was putting the unit on a 3+ inch-phonebook on top of my video-recorder/player on top of my TV, which is in turn on top of a short makeshift TV stand. I've only had the unit for a few hours, so I hope this solution for the difficult channels works consistently. The only channels I can't get are two broadcast by the fundamentalist Christian station (I don't much care for that sort of thing anyway) and the ones broadcast by Milwaukee public television.
The channels I get are only in the yellow-zone, even with the phone-book trick, so that's why I only gave four stars. Still pretty good for a jailhouse of a building (not literally!) such as this one. You need to watch yourself when you are near it if it is on your TV set because you might knock it over due to the big, wide saucer on the top. And this may be just me, but the gain-boost option doesn't seem to help very much. I get the same results on 1, 2, or 3. And remember to go into your TV's "set-up" menu and be sure to set the "antenna" option to the "TV" alternative as opposed to the "cable" alternative. This might be a problem if your TV was bought second-hand as was mine.
All in all, I'm impressed.
from Arlington, TX on 8/30/2008
This is by far the best indoor antenna I've ever used. I've tried about five antennas to get good HDTV reception, which has proven to be harder than I thought, considering I live in Arlington, TX, only eight miles away from the transmitting towers in Cedar Hill.
The electronically controlled fine tuning is really what separates this antenna apart from its competition. My only wish is that the TV could somehow know to tune the antenna depending on the channel you change your tuner to, but that's no fault of the antenna.
The only thing preventing me from giving this a five star rating is the fact that if you walk in front of the antenna, the UHF channels will go out temporarily when the signal is blocked. My old antennas didn't do this, but they were also polarized differently than this one. This one lays the UHF antenna portion flat, thus giving it the Star Trek-esque look. Some people comment that it looks weird, or bad, but I disagree. I think it complements the technology it's intended for nicely, with its futuristic look. I'm sure that Star Trek fans no doubt would absolutely love this antenna, and there's plenty of them out there.
I think I may have to play with the tuning some more, but overall this is a GREAT antenna for the price. Definitely consider this before buying a more expensive Terk antenna.
from Charlotte, NC on 8/22/2008
I've got this antenna just west of Charlotte, NC about less than ten miles from the 2,000ft DTV towers (which are north of my house). This antenna, while big, delivers the HD. It can be adjusted with the pre-programed channel settings, but I get most of my HDTV with just one setting. NOTE: WTVI is on DTV 11, a VHF channel. This antenna does not pull that channel in well (though I suspect most antenna of this type would have problems with VHF).
I also split the signal into 3: 1 for the HDTV, and 2 for DVD recorders. The split had no affect on the quality of the signal. Great product.
I tried a lot of antennas but none are as versatile as this one. I was skeptical at first,
After the first one I purchased was D.O.A..After setting channels every available channel was perfect. I hope to get more channels in February. I currently get 24 channels.I have owned this antenna for 2 days and hope it holds up.
I absolutely love this antenna. As soon as I set it up it got me 46 HD channels (well, more like 35 if you exclude the spanish channels and a few repeats). Well worth the money!
from High Point, NC on 8/5/2008
This is by far the best unit I've tried. I will get another for my bedroom. No signal loss and no image pixeling. Keep the antenna short for the HD signals.
from Fort Worth, TX on 8/1/2008
Well worth [$]! Hooray RadioShack :)
After trying the apartment roof antenna (1 channel), passive rabbit ears (4 channels and signal wobble), the Radio Shack 15-1878 (8 channels but signal would not stay focused and heck to try and tune), i bought this one - right out of the box at setting 0 12 3 - it brought in 23 channels with excellent signal strength...both HDTV (with Dolby Digital signal) and regular broadcast - 4 PBS stations - trick is NOT to extend the rabbit ears but keep them short....
Very Pleased and Very Simple to Operate....i now just leave at that setting 0 12 3 and you don't need to be a technie to work.....
Only bad was when I turned it on at first it was set at 26 4 3 - which means that someone else had used it, perhaps bought and returned or the store had used, since the default setting is 0 5 3 - but that is easy to reset it to that and then program yourself....but since it is working and is far superior then any other antenna tried....i am very satisfied.....i had been suffering with only 6 channels with the apartment roof antenna so this is a vast improvement....picture is crystal clear even on a 3 year old JVC Analog Set...
Using the Apex DT250 box and S-video setting..works great as a pair..
And, of course, if you are a Star Trek fan....
from New Kensington, PA on 7/18/2008
I live in the countryside; no cable, old house. No point in getting dish unless there is wireless TV. Wiring an old house is virtually impossible. I'm too old for that.
Who's got wireless TV transmitter/receivers?
With a set-top HDTV box, this is the indoor amplified antenna you need. I knew it was possible and this is it. Maybe there's better but I'd have to see it (and afford it.)
Regards,
John Traugut
from Denton, Texas on 7/15/2008
Purchased on July 15, 2008 from the store on University Drive in Denton, TX. [...]Discovered this unit would probably work great in a large city such as Dallas or Fort Worth. However, here in Denton, TX it does not have enough receive capability to have reliable connection to the commercial broadcast stations in Dallas and Fort Worth. Brief signals were available but, nothing great. Device requires setting of channel and directions, constant adjustment of rabbit ears, and then rotation of disc antenna. Rather than operating off of electrically switched dipoles this uses an actual rotator. Difficult to setup due to having to set the antenna, then allow DTV receiver to see signal. Would not recommend this product to anyone.
from Chicago, IL on 7/14/2008
Bought a digital converter box. Most of the stations with my old antenna were distorted (talk about tripping!). Figured I needed a new antenna. Picked this out because it had a remote, as it would go on the top of my entertainment unit. I am vertically challenged myself, so getting on a stool all the time to change the direction/strength of the old antenna was not something I wanted to keep doing.
Installed this, and, whoopee! most of the stations were crystal clear, except for Ch. 2. Experimented with some other connections (the TV/digital converter box is also hooked up to my DVD-R and home theater system), and, finally, it all worked, including receiving Ch. 2. I now get 28 channels, including the sub-stations, and each one is clear as a bell. There are some very brief distortions, but spaced far apart.
As for the antenna itself, it is large, and does take up space, but as it's on top of the entertainment unit, that's OK. The set up was easy. Using the remote control to set up the different channels to store the direction and strength was simple by just following the directions. Had to extend the antennas to bring in Ch. 2, but, according to directions, that's par for the course. Would recommend. (In fact, I'm going to take it to some friends who just bought an HDTV. Their current antenna [the third], still doesn't bring in Ch. 2. We'll see if this works!)
from Irvine, CA on 7/12/2008
I first tried our old rabbit ears when I made the swtich to DTV. We had a non-directional amplified VHF/UHF radioshack antenna that worked great for years for analog TV signals. But we couldn't pick up ABC7 in DTV. So I tried the direcional amplified TERK HDTVa and it too couldn't pick up ABC7. (We're about 40 miles from the transmitter). But I've had good luck with Radioshack in the past and once again I am very very pleased! This antenna brings in over 60 DTV channels crystal clear including ABC7! I highly recommend this if you're having issues picking up difficult signals.
from Yorktown, VA on 7/8/2008
Went from 6 fair-to-poor analog stations using rabbit ears to 15 HDTV with this antenna and a digital converter.
I read other reviews and thought I would give this a try. While it was very easy to set up and it did work, it didnt work any better than the other antenna that I paid ALOT less $ for. There is no reason to spend $50 for the same channels that I received using an antenna that I paid around $20 for. I ended up taking this back.
from Lansing, MI on 6/29/2008
It may look like the starship Enterprise, but it's really not that big. Most importantly, it works. We live in a basement apartment and have tried NUMEROUS antennas and amplifiers, including the lauded Silver Sensor. This is the one that worked the best.
Using the included short cable, we placed the unit near our set top box and pulled in 7 out of 11 local channels with occasional stutters. Bought a 25-foot length of quad shield coax and moved the antenna closer to the window. Now getting 11 out of 11 channels with NO stuttering.
Why would you want an antenna that you need to change the channel everytime you change your TV channel. I work in the TV service field. This is junk
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This antenna replaced an old set of RCA rabbit ears. I recently bought a new HDTV. My rabbit ears just couldn't pick some stations up. They also needed constant adjustment. I live in Boston, 5-10 miles from most towers. However, my bedroom faces an alley blocked by another apartment building.
Last week I picked up the "Enterprise" antenna. It does work as advertised. Like my rabbit ears, I placed the new antenna by the window connected using 10 ft of coax cable. The amplification does help. Having compared the Radio Shack antenna to the old ears, I can say that it's far better. The Remote is also helpful. No need to get out of bed to change the direction for those few channels that need a different adjustment.
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from Alhambra, CA on 5/29/2008
This piece really really sucks!! The receptions of the analog signal is very poor, even my 8 years old TV antenna works better than this junk. The digital signal is kind of OK. Most of the channel's signal is at good or excellent, but CH 5, 9 and 18's signal is not stable, specially when every time a car comes by or the wind is strong, then the signal will become weak, no signal or the picture got frozen. So if you really wants good quality digital TV, don't buy this piece of useless expensive junk!!
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I cannot seem to get any satisfaction from Radio Wack. Maybe a couple of fresh batteries which will drain. Now it ceases to function.
This product is a real bonafide ripoff! One Channel comes in clear, Ch. 5, Ch. 2, not at all, all the rest, I get picture breakup and no sound, or fractured sound. My rabbit ears works just as well.
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OK So it looks like a frisbee or something out of the Jetsons but it WORKS. Actually it looks cool on the top of my entertainment ceter shelf. Very hi-tech.
First off I got it because I switched to digital TV via DTV converter boxes. The antenna will give a good picture for all stations even before you preset fine tuning. With a little time and patience you can tune each of your favs by rotation and choise in gain. (the disc on top does not rotate, only the device inside. motor noise is pretty quiet) Digital is very picky and signal loss is common, so you can adjust signal via rotation of the antenna then lock it into memory for each channel. This only applies to people who dont have cable (me).
P.S. dont drop the remote because it may dis-lodge the button battery. If this happens, open the back and put the battery back in. It will work fine again. and last, If you decide to only view digital pictures you wont have to extent the "rabbit ears" (for analog VHF/UHF) this will make the antenna more compact.
Worked for 15 minutes then wouldn't rotate. Wonder if they sell anything not made in China.
Sorry HAVE to write BAD BAD BAD! no good in my area
Bought this antenna to replace the $20 one my 2 year-old borke one of the elements off of. Problem is, the broken one STILL WORKS BETTER!!!
And it's not a matter of changing the direction. No station comes in at better than 20% strength on a good day. I recommend the $20 radioshack version.
from West Allis,Wisconsin on 5/10/2008
i Recommend this to anyone it works great i advise anyone who is looking for a attenna to buy this one it works great.. i enjoy tv better now that i got this attenna thank you radio shack for this product :-)
The preamplifier overloads. Only reception was at level 1. a piece of wire did as well. I am less than a mile from a cluster of TV stations. I wanted to receive stations that were not in that cluster but less than 20 miles away. This antenna could not do that.
It should be good for the rural areas not for the cities.
from Brooklyn, NY on 5/7/2008
I have only had this product since Sunday, but I find as a backup for cable and to receive local broadcasts that are not carried by my cable provider, this HDTV indoor antenna in the long run should pay for itself. In fact if I ever got rid of cable, I'd buy a second one for my other HDTV. I live in Brooklyn, NY and there are a lot of apartment buildings around me as well as the fact that most landlords will not allow a renter to put an outdoor antenna on their roof. This solves that problem and even negates having to ask. Yes at the time of this writing, I have only had it for less than a week, but so far, I am very happy.
from Pasadena, CA on 5/5/2008
I tested this antenna, comparing it to my old analog antenna (RS 15-1868) and a portable stick antenna which came with a USB receiver for computer. Using the signal strength meter in my Digital Stream DTX-9900, I recorded for each antenna and each of 13 stations (Los Angeles market, from Pasadena, looking at the x.1 channel for each station). To summarize my findings: With the 15-1868, signal strength (s.s.) ranged from 40 to 90. With the stick, s.s. ranged from 20 to 91. Using the new antenna out-of-the-box and with no adjustments, the s.s. range was 13 to 90; adjusting for the best on each station, the s.s. range was 40 to 91.
KLCS has always been a weak station for us (analog), and even with the new antenna (and digital) we still have to work to receive it: 40 on the old antenna, 20 on the stick, 13 adjusted up to 40 on the new antenna. KCAL was 90 with the old and still 90 with the new. Generally, the biggest improvement came with the weaker stations (49-56 improved to 52-80).
All stations except KLCS were received satisfactorily with little or no adjustment, and flipping stations seldom requires adjusting the antenna. (KDOC, KOCE, and KVCR, all 40-50 miles away, come in at 75 to 90. Impressive.)
Note: Generally, the amplification does more harm than good; after testing, I stayed with level 1.
Note: If you're aching to write a bad review, extend the "rabbit ears"; extended they cut DTV reception in half. I've put them back into the little rubber retainer they came in.
There are only 4 locals here, but I get them all, and can now watch the Penguins and Steelers in HD all year long! It takes some time to figure out, but after that it's MONEY!
from Flint. Michigan on 5/1/2008
After a year of heavy use this antenna still out performs and is superior to everything else I've tried. I'm always a tough sell and I research everything nearly to death. I'm not a regular RS customer, either. I must have returned a dozen antennas before I found this beauty. Most were more expensive and no better than bare wire or rabbit ears. I started to think that I'd have to pay a cable bill or install an external antenna just to get local channels. Previously, I barely got the 3 local analog channels. With this antenna I'm getting 43 HD, digital and analog channels including a 24 hr weather channel! Several are absolutely stunning rivaling every program on cable or satellite I've ever seen. Period! The remote is ideally sized and controls the motorized, saucer shaped antenna. If lost, buttons on the unit will control its many functions. The large LED display is lighted and visible from 10 ft away. I use a station locator map that I found Googling my zip code to precisely program the unit. Go to whereishd dot com to find you local stations and channels. With a little patience you can bring in many distant and hard to find stations. Terrain matters as well but if this antenna doesn't work then I doubt that any will.
This unit is okay it just has a problem with pulling in a constant signal it can work perfect for hours then it stops pulling in signal as well. It is annoying when watching a sporting event and in mid play the picture gets all pixelated. Go for the terk
It didn't make reception better. The remote is so small it is now missing. How do you tune to the preset channels if you can't find the remote. It's big and ugly. And you still have to adjust the rabbit ears for different situations. Not worth the hassle.
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The more I worked, the worse it got. I had to sit back and figure out what I wanted. Then it started coming in big time. I did have to find some instructions on the computer. I differ from the other guys. I like it's looks. I just have to watch the granddaughter doesn't hit it with a ball. I have it in the basement recreation room where she plays. I think it's going to work out fine!
after you get over how big this is, it provides a decent signal in Glendale, CA. I live in a condo surrounded by other apartments. By all means it really does depend on geography and where you live on how strong the signal is .. with this there is a bit of fine tuning but with the remote you can adjust it on your couch as opposed to getting up. Also there are presets that do help. I was researching antennas in Glendale, CA and couldn't find any information so I hope this helps somebody living around me. Buy the item at Radio Shack, at least if it doesn't work for you, pretty good return policy. [$] is pretty expensive for a antenna but a lot cheaper than any cable bill monthly
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I am in Louisville, KY (Old Louisville area). I bought a Terk HDTVa and was quite disappointed with the poor reception. In addition, I frequently had to get up to move the antenna when switching from one channel to another.Not so with this HD antenna. I can fine-tune from my seat and all channels come in crystal-clear. I am able to receive: * WAVE 3 (NBC) * WAVE 3 Weather+ * WAVE 3 - Tube Music Network - channel is received but a message appears stating "Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Tube Music Network will no longer be available. For more information, go to [...] * WHAS 11 (ABC) * KET 15 1 (PBS) * KET 15 2 (PBS) * KET 15 HD 1 (PBS) * KET 15 HD 2 (PBS) * WLKY 32 (CBS) * WDRB 41 (FOX) * WYMO 58 (MyNetworkTV)I live in a 2-story carriage house behind two 4-story victorian houses and lots of trees across from a park with lots of trees. Behind me are more 4-story houses and trees. To my left and right are more 4-story houses and trees. My HDTV antenna is on a bookshelf next to my HDTV on the 1st floor of my house.Reception thus far has been perfect for all channels except WAVE 3. When it rains, that channel comes-and-goes but if I get up and adjust the rabbit ears, it comes in fine.I give this antenna an A+!
from Apopka, FL on 3/27/2008
This is a very good antenna. If you require a multi-directional antenna, I would recommend this one. I use it to get HDTV signals in my bedroom and they all come in perfect. The only drawback is that everytime you change channel on your tv, you must change the channnel on the antenna unit also. But how lasy can you get? It will only take you all of 2 seconds to punch in the proper number. It can store up to 100 channels in its internal memory. This antenna also has an added bouns, you can hook up another device to its aux connector. If you want to get good FM radio siganls hook up your radio cable to this antenna, then dont switch the top port to the aux mode. Your FM radio must use a coax cable. If necessary you may need a screw on to push on adapter, for surround sound receivers with an FM tuner. You can use the memory for FM channels also. You would just set aside certin nubers of the memory for these stations,like 90 through 100 since most TV channels through broadcast don't use these channesl. You can then fine tune the antenna to receive FM signals and with the built in amplifier, you will get very good reception. If you put it in aux mode you will just get static. You only use aux mode if you are hooking up more than one component to your RF jack, such as a vcr or cable system since you dont need a signal amplfier for these singals. With this antenna I was able to get Crystal clear HDTV signals and also FM radio signals. So, if you want an anteanna for both HDTV and FM radio signals, get this one.
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from Eagan (S. Twin Cities),MN on 3/13/2008
Have been using a 7 year old Jasco Optima passive antenna.Unlike upstairs, on main floor had to be careful and could not get Channel 41 (46 mile, good station). Have tried 5 others (RCA no good, Philips MANT 510 close) only this model was able to bring in ALL stations CEA Zones Yellow (Ch 2,4,5,9,11,29), Green (Ch 17, 45) AND Red (Ch. 23 & 41!)
Purchased the digital converter box that all us poor people have to get and had to get an antenna. I bought this one skeptical of how well it would work. I hooked everything up and the picture came in strong and clear. Got twice as many channels with this antenna than I did with my previous one. My biggest problem with this antenna is the size and shape. It is not very attractive at all, but I would rather have something that works than something that looks good but is a piece of junk. The remote and the fine tuning on this are great! I would buy it again. I don't know about the longevity of this piece because I bought it a week ago. Also bought an in line amplifier, and the two together work very well.
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from Pottstown, PA on 2/28/2008
My wife and I where sick of paying $120 a month for HD Cable. We just bought this antenna to see if we could really get HD over broadcast. We were so pleased that we are getting rid of our overpriced cable.
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from South Bend, In on 2/23/2008
You have to read the instructions and you will get an excellent signal.You have to set the position of the antenna (you can rotate the antenna with the remote)for every channel and then store the number for each channel so when you use it and change the channels the antenna rotates itself to the programmed position.Also You have to go into the television's menu and find the HDTV signal strength and watch it for each channel when you set it up.You'll be amazed of the picture quality.Also I own a home theater system with a tuner in it, the antenna also has a FM plug in the back for a radio and it works out perfect.Buy it with confidence, but when you get it home read the instructions and set it up correctly, don't just plug it in and expect it to work.
THIS WORKED IN A STUCKO BASEMENT I HAD TO MOVE IT CLOSE TO A WINDOW AND IT COMES IN XXXXOOOLINT
I have to tune my tv to preset the stations so that means you have to have the antenna on the "strongest" setting. That takes time to find. Then, not all the station come in on one setting, so you have to find the setting that brings the station you want(if you are that lucky to find a setting that works). I have found myself looking at a blank screen saying channel unavailable to many time. Don't bother wracking your head with this one, because at some time later the setting doesn't work anymore. It's very sensitive if you move to losing a channel. Doesn't work well to pick up a channel by moving it.[...] Overall, I could find something much more interesting to do in my spare time. I would bring it back but I kept it too long. It looks techy but its junk.
It make all the difference in my reception. Love it, love it.
JUNK YOU HAVE TO PROGRAM EVER CHANNEL AND USED THE TV AND HDTV Antenna REMOTE, I TOOK MINE BACK.
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A Tip From a knowledgable antenna expert. This is a great antenna if you buy it for the right reason. You dont buy an indoor antenna expecting it to bring in More Channels! An indoor antenna will only clear up the few channels you already receive. For this use this is a great antenna. If you are wanting to receive more channels you cant go with anything less than a 7 foot roof mounted outdoor antenna.
I just brought this atenna and already love it. It is very easy to set. The remote to fine tune the antenna position is very handy. The signal is amplified so it's signal is very strong. The analog channels are still very fuzzy, but who cares if you can get digital channels.
The only thing wrong is that when the antenna fully extended, it requires a lot of open space.
Bought this thinking it would be a step up from [...]antenna we were using... Wasn't much better, in fact we LOST one of the HD channels! This thing is going back tonight.
from Alexandria, VA on 2/5/2008
I bought a new HD TV only to discover how awful the picture was. I refuse to pay for cable or satellite (hate monopolies), and already had a "HD" antenna I had bought earlier in the year. Almost ready to return the tv, I decided to give this antenna a chance, and it is totally worth it! I am not a manual reader (no patience), hooked it up, let my Sony Bravia do its "initial setup" search for channels, and was overjoyed that it found something like 20 digital channels. Now I get HD programming, without paying for it (may this federal digital broadcast requirement for 2/09 forever break the monopolies!), and everything looks great. Now, if I could only figure out how to get the tv broadcast connected through my new home theater system so that broadcast sound comes from my new speakers instead of the tv, I'd be the supremely happy consumer...
from Greensboro, NC on 2/3/2008
I bought this product thinking that it would work [...]. Well, the next day it went back. I got it home and could not even pick up ONE STATION!! The builtin tuner in my TV picks up better than this antenna. It is a piece of junk do not waste your money.
I was very disappointed in the reception. I live 26 miles NorthEast of Cincinnati, Ohio and I was unable to get the locals (5,9,12 or 19) in HD. I 1st tried in my basement, directly into a Sharp Aquos, which yielded nothing. 2nd attempt was in the upstairs (2nd floor) bedroom on top of the amoire. I was able to get all the channels but the picture quality was poor.
from St. Louis, MO on 1/31/2008
Works great, easy to set up and has different settings for different channels. Great product and great price.