Description
TV-55 Indoor/Outdoor Amplified TV Antenna is a multi-mount antenna ideal for receiving off-air HD signals from condos or apartments. It has a compact design with the performance of a larger antenna. It's dual-mode amplifier allows a choice of best gain setting for optimum reception. Amplifier is impedance matched for best HDTV performance. TV-55 Indoor/Outdoor Amplified TV Antenna is ultra-durable containing weatherproof housing.
Summary
Product Title: Terk TV-55 Indoor/Outdoor Amplified TV Antenna
Manufacturer: Terk
Power Score: 2.7 | 6 Reviews
General
URL: Manufacturer Link
Dimensions: 3.50" Height x 46" Width x 2.25" Depth
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: CEA color code: Light Green
Connectors: F-type
Gain: 10 dB
Strengths: Nice package, great idea
Weakness: No antenna would be better than this antenna.
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!!
Strengths: Relatively easy and versatile installation
Weakness: Just about everything else
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...
Strengths: Shape, amplified, reception
Weakness: Mounting hardware and instructions
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...
The Terk TV-55 is a hardcore HDTV antenna engineered specifically to optimize the performance of high-definition televisions. Mind you, it also handles analog television signals as well. Its powerful reception is based on a unique helical coil element that keeps the design unobtrusive, yet without sacrificing its ability to capture lower-frequency stations. Pivotal to the TV-55 is that it can be...
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Terk TV-55 Indoor/Outdoor Amplified TV Antenna
Strengths: Looks Kewl...
Weakness: It Sucks...
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...
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