Terk HDTVa Indoor Amplified High-Definition Antenna for Off-Air HDTV Reception | 
 enlarge | Brand: Terk
Category: CE
List Price: $60.30
Buy New: $24.95
You Save: $35.35 (59%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  515 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.4
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: HDTVA
Model: HDTVA
UPC: 034405002222
EAN: 0034405002222
ASIN: B0007MXZB2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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Product Description
Audiovox became a pioneer in the wireless industry, selling its first vehicle-installed wireless telephones in 1984 as a natural expansion of its automotive aftermarket business. Its extensive distribution network and its long-standing industry relationships have allowed Audiovox to benefit from growing market opportunities in the wireless industry and to exploit niches in the consumer electronics business.PRODUCT FEATURES:High gain amplifier increases reception range;Optimized for HDTV reception;UHF and VHF elements for reception of all available broadcasts (channels 2-69);Highly directional UHF element reduces signal interference.
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.
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 Finally an antenna that works! November 22, 2008
We live in the outskirts, 25-30 miles from the local towers. This is the 4th amplified indoor antenna I've tried and this one pulls in all the HD stations I want. There is only one that this one doesn't pick up that my roof mount does get. I am very pleased with my purchase.
 HD clarity is awesome, but no better than $14 rabbit ears November 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought a new flatscreen and two friends told me about free HD channels. I didn't really get what they were talking about, but one insisted that I specifically needed an HDTV antenna. The other claimed that it was all marketing and regular rabbit ears would do the trick. I'll cut to the punchline, rabbit ears work exactly the same as this fancier, more expensive Terk HDTVa antenna.
Specifics:
* I live on Capital Hill in Seattle, WA
* I've a Panasonic 780p 42" TV
* the TV scans for digital channels once the antenna is hooked up
* I tried the Terk HDTVa first, it worked great
* Next I tried the $14 Terk TV-1 passive TV antenna, it worked exactly the same
* I believe I get around 25 free digital channels - things like ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, religous channels, PBS, Hispanic channels -- these are numbered like 4-1, 5-1, 9-1, 9-2, 9-3
If you don't do the digital scan thing (it's a setting in the menu of the TV) then you won't see the glory of digital TV. It's basically regular TV with a better-than-cable picture. And there are all sorts of extra channels out there (PBS has about 3 or 4 channels) of stuff you can't see with regular TV. I don't watch TV much, but it's good for Thanksgiving football and for the days you have the flu and need to tune in and tune out. Mostly I was intrigued with whether the HDTV antenna stuff was marketing or truth. After this a/b test it appears to be pure marketing.
Added benefit - the HDTV antennas are techie looking. I suppose "cool" by some male standards but I personally love the simplicity of the rabbit ears, which are hidden behind the profile of my TV so you never see them. Oh - and no need for the funny looking round wire thingy they send with this unit. That's for UHF and that is caveman stuff at this point.
I recommend you try:
Terk Technology TV-1 Passive Indoor TV Antenna
... or just hook up your current antenna, have your TV scan for digital channels (it's got to be a new TV for this feature) and see what you get. Okay, I've spent way too much time thinking and typing about a TV signal I will rarely use. See you at the movies!
Terk HDTVa antenna November 16, 2008
Although the antenna did not work for my system (perhaps bad reception). I found the customer service with Buy.com very easy to work with. They refunded my money and supplied a shipping label for the return. I just the reception was better in my area for this product to work. Thanks again for the great customer service.
Terk Indoor Antenna November 16, 2008
After reading other peoples reviews on this item, some good, some bad, I decided I would also give it a try. The antenna just did not work that well for me as I am in an area that is surrounded by trees and hills. As far as its design? Two items could be improved on. A wider, heavier base is needed as the unit is somewhat top heavy. The coax, being rather stiff, does not sit well in the groove of the base, making the unit even more unstable, and the placement of the inline coax amplifier is placed in an inconvenient location. Would have been better if the amplifier was contained within the body of the antenna. I probably would have kept the unit if it would have worked for me and just lived with the above noted inconveniences, but unfortunately, the antenna just did not do its job, so the reason for my return. I hope other future customers will have better luck with this unit, and perhaps the manufacturer will make the suggested changes.
Surprisingly good antenna!! November 16, 2008
I live 29 miles from the source in an urban area, so wasn't really expecting more than a few channels. I had tried regular channels on
an analog TV before and got 2 or 3 channels that were watchable and few others that were marginal. Was I shocked at how many Hi-def, clear
channels I received. They are actually clearer, for the most part, than
my cable(got this primarily as a backup). Definitely recommend this product.
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