Terk Technology HDTVi VHF/UHF HDTV Indoor Antenna

VHF and UHF capability for reception of channels 2-69 * VHF/UHF band separator with 75-300 ohm matching transformer * 13-3/8"W x 9-1/8"H x 16"D (41-1/2"H with dipoles extended) * warranty: 1 year

With over 1,000 stations in more than 200 markets broadcasting digital television as of 2003, 9 out of 10 households can now receive free high-definition (HDTV) signals when using the right antenna in conjunction with an integrated HDTV (or with a set-top box and an HD-ready television). Most antennas are large and unwieldy and need to be mounted outdoors or in a cramped attic. This is not an option if you live in an apartment or condo, or if you don't want the hassle of installing an antenna yourself. The solution? A quality indoor antenna that can pick up all local HDTV channels; one that will look great next to your television, and one that is easy to install: Terk's HDTVi indoor antenna. At the time of its release, the HDTVi was (and may yet be) the only indoor HDTV antenna optimized for both UHF and VHF reception, channels 2 to 69. The HDTVi elegantly solves the aesthetic challenge of integrating a log-periodic-type element assembly in an indoor antenna. It's tuned for optimum HDTV reception with a unique design that uses log-periodic elements and dipoles for receiving both UHF and VHF HDTV broadcasts, bringing you more stations than lesser antennas. You can easily route the antenna's output cable in 2 directions (front or back) for flexible cable management, and the antenna connects easily to your set-top box or television (integrated HDTV--with built-in ATSC tuner--required for direct connection). Its high gain picks up distant stations and its high back-to-front ratio rejects unwanted signals. You can mount the UHF antenna element vertically or horizontally, as experience dictates. What's in the Box Antenna with integrated 75-ohm cable, instruction manual, and warranty information.

For some stations, it provided better reception than my old fashioned bunny ears. However, it still doesn't provide the clarity that I was hoping for, so I'm going to get basic cable afterall. Too bad I threw away the box, or I would return it. Its a very, very large unit however, so placing it inconspicuously in your living room probably isn't an option.

terk hdtvi works better than a uhf loop. With the loop, we had random freezes and random pixelation, analog degrades so much better than digital! who says digital is better, not me. the picture is better when the signal is good, but it's worse when the signal degrades. With the terk it is much better, but we still get a random blink or .1 second freeze, but not the 1 second freeze with the loop. Being in a little bit of a valley, I'm sure isn't helping.

I recently converted from analog to digital receipt of my TV signal in my weekend getaway. I tried rabbit ears and a digital converter box. Poor signal quality on the rabbit ears made the free digital experience almost unworkable. Several channels didn't come in at all. The new Terk took a little fine tuning in the house to get the best signal. But now, I've got high quality digital receipt on all the channels in the Atlanta area. I'm 30 miles from downtown. I recommend the simplicity of the Terk.

I agree with some reviewer's opinions that its functions are depended on your local area's signal. The antenna is currently working normally in my place, however, sometimes when my local area's signal gets weaker, it cannot receive it very well. Over all, it is still a great product, at least it works a lot better than my old antenna.

I purchased this antenna to be used in an apartment on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in NYC. The old RCA rabbit ear picked up most of the HDTV stations, but could not pick up channel 13 (WNET) consistently. The TERK HDTVi picked up WNET as well as a few more channels.