Consumer ratings: Terk TV-55
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Category: Personal Computers
Brand: Terk
Model: TV-55
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Terk TV-55 Consumers Report
Terk TV-55 Review by Joel Spolsky
Maybe I was too much of an optimist to believe that this would improve reception in the skyscraper canyons of New York City, but even from an 18th floor window this antenna could not pull in a single channel.
Terk TV-55 Review by Mark Kim (Brea, CA United States)
I bought Terk TV55 for my RCA F38310, an HDTV. Considering the price, I thought it would be one of the best in the market, but to my surprise, the signal reception was EXTREMELY poor. So I returned the unit and purchased Winegard HD-7080, an outdoor antenna, instead. This HD-7080's been performing well so far, enabling me to receive all the "picture perfect" HD signals from local stations (*CBS, NBC, ABC, KCET, etc) in the greater Los Angeles area. If you're looking for a reliable HDTV antenna for over-the-air HD signals, pass Terk TV55 and consider either Winegard or Channel Master. (A side note: Preamps manufactured by Winegard or Channel Master will greatly improve the overall reception. I have Winegard AP8275 to compliment my HD-7080, and these units give me the clearest picture imaginable!)
Terk TV-55 Review by "badger96" (Newport News, VA United States)
After trying a number of smaller 'set-top' antennas with zero success, I decided to try the Terk TV55. I purchased at Circuit City for their ease of return, even though there were lower prices online. Turns out I will not need to return this unit.I live in a heavily wooded townhome community and was nervous about my chances to receive local digital channels, even though the transmitters are less than 20 miles from my house.
I opened up the box and had it connected to my Hughes HTL-HD receiver within 2 minutes. I bought 15' of RG6 cable (beware: the unit only comes with 3'), thinking that I would need to route the antenna outside under an eave or wherever. Well, I didn't even have to go that far. As soon as I flipped to my local digital channels (we have 20 here in Norfolk), I was AMAZED at the reception quality. No drop-outs or pixellation. And this was by just having the antenna INDOORS, ON TOP OF MY TV!!!! Now that I know I can get such great results, I plan on mounting it outdoors so I don't have to look at it indoors.
Well, that's it. I have never written a review here before, but I just wanted to add my two - cents worth after getting such terrific results with the Terk TV55. Thanks Terk! My next step was going to be a monstrous YAGI type antenna on the roof, so I am obviously happy that I didn't have to go that route.
Great product...works as promised. Good luck to you.
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Terk TV-55:: Description
Optimized For Hdtv Reception Helical Coil Antenna Technology & Patented Dual-Mode Ultra-Low Noise Amplifier Provides Clear Powerful Reception Of Hdtv & Uhf/Vhf Signals Slim-Profile Design Allows Easy Flexible Mounting Inside Or Outside The Home Ultra-Durable Weatherproof Housing Includes Multiple Mounting Options With All Mounting Hardware Amplifier Gain: 10 Db Output Imp: 75? Operational Bandwidth: 54 Mhz 806 Mhz
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