Terk Low-Profile Indoor Antenna (TV5) |
 enlarge | Brand: Terk
Category: CE
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $24.00
You Save: $15.99 (40%)
New (70) Used (3) from $24.00
Rating:  104 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 25 x 4.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: TV5
Model: TV5
UPC: 034405000433
EAN: 0034405000433
ASIN: B000069106
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Features:
| • | compact matched-pair receiving elements | | • | built-in variable-gain amplifier (to +40 dB for UHF/VHF) | | • | VHF and UHF capability for reception of channels 2-69 | | • | RF-style video input with antenna/source switch | | • | VHF/UHF band separator with 75-300 ohm matching transformer |
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Product Description
compact matched-pair receiving elements * built-in variable-gain amplifier (to +40 dB for UHF/VHF) * VHF and UHF capability for reception of channels 2-69 * RF-style video input with antenna/source switch * VHF/UHF band separator with 75-300 ohm matching transformer * AC adapter * 25"W x 4-3/4"H x 12"D * warranty: 1 year * Not for FM radio reception; built-in filter removes FM signals
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Customer Reviews: Read 99 more reviews...
 It worked great for me! November 22, 2008
I did a lot of research on many antennas before deciding on the Terk TV5. The only other one I considered was the Winegard SS3000 which costs about double that of the Terk. I figured if the Terk didn't work good I could always return it and get the Winegard instead. I'd give it a 4 rating, since I wasn't able to compare it in actual operation with the Winegard (so it might actually be a 5 without me knowing it). I get about 18 channels (most all digital)with a very good to great picture on my fairly new LCD HDTV. I got 16 channels very good without even turning up the gain control. I only have to rotate it once about two inches for my only difficult channel, otherwise I don't have to move it at all for the best picture. "Ghosting" is less than about 5 percent on the worst channels. "Pixelation" occurs rarely, usually during the daytime hours, only on my worst channel (the same one I have to rotate for). I don't have any cable or satellite service at all which is why I needed this antenna.
Great antenna! November 17, 2008
THis works great with the new digital TV converter box- we tried the new zenith converter from RS but it didn't work so we got the other RS one and then the antenna came at the same time so we hooked them up and were ready to go- we hadn't had any good tv in quite some time and now it is like we have basic cable! I am not sure if it is better than the other plug in antenna we had but this one works great!
 The Dream was bigger than the reality November 12, 2008
I thought from the other reviews I read that this antenna would be more powerful. I guess I expected more than it could deliver. I think that you need to fuss with it far too much, and it works no better than my last antenna. I am disappointed but maybe the dream was larger than the reality.
 For me, worse than cheap rabbit ears November 2, 2008
I live 10-20 miles from TV stations in a hilly area. This antenna performed worse than my old cheap rabbit ears on both UHF and VHF and both analog and digital. Also, the positioning of the elements is loose, so once you find a decent position, it is really easy to totally bump out of alignment.
 Basement TV Reception is Excellent November 2, 2008
I discovered this little beauty a couple of years ago. I even installed one on the basement television. It works just as well in my basement. Great reception!
The digital converter box makes the signal even better.
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