Sales Rank: 1317


Features:

Indoor/Outdoor Mounting Flexibility

Impedance-Matched Amplifier Precisely Calibrated for the Requirements of HDTV

Optimized for HDTV Reception

Reliable Transmission of High Definition Signals

Average Rating:
Rating: - Works exactly as promised -- getting ALL local HDTV signals!
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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Rating: - Your paying for that cool plastic case.
This antenna is not so bad, it just cost twice what a good antenna cost. I actually got better reception on some stations with a cheep set of rabit ears. This antenna might work great for VHF, but I bought it for HDTV on UHF. Your 99 bucks gets you a very pretty antenna that works as well as some 25 dollar antennas. IF your location gives you great UHF reception, then a cheap set of rabbit ears is all you need. If your locations gives you poor UHF reception, the TERK TV55 won't help. Even with the high price, you still won't get better than light green reception (as measured on antennaweb.org). Save your money, or try a cheaper antenna first.

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Rating: - Definately not worth the price paid
I am so dissapointed by this product! I used to have a cheap antenna that would get me two channels with decent picture and that's it. I wanted to get all the broadcast channels, and according to the box I could get better with this antenna. While it's true I do get more channels, they come in horribly- and the two channels that I did get with the old antenna well, they come in worse now. I live in San Jose, and all the transmitters are on hills and we live in a valley, so mountains and hills shouldn't be an issue. I will be packing this antenna up and taking it back. I STRONGLY recommend you do not purchase this antenna. It's definately not worth the cost.