HDTV Antenna's

nemos2
nemos2 Posts: 111
edited August 2004 in Electronics
Has anyone out there used the TERK TV55 HDTV antenna? If you have what were your impressions?

How about other HDTV antenna's?

thanks
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited August 2004
    I was using one for awhile but I get better performance from my Zenith antenna.

    http://www.zenith.com/sub_prod/product_Display.asp?cat=49&id=131
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited August 2004
    I've got one. It seems to suck, but I've never tried to mount it in the attic or outside. I would look for a different model.

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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2004
    Originally posted by Frank Z
    I was using one for awhile but I get better performance from my Zenith antenna.

    http://www.zenith.com/sub_prod/product_Display.asp?cat=49&id=131
    Frank, that's an outdoor antenna, right?
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2004
    i'm using the Terk 55 HDTV antenna. it's ok. it does need really good clearance to work best. I have mine on a pole outside on the house.. but not on the roof. sometimes the picture starts to break up.

    other times. it's rock solid. place the antenna the highest you can for best results.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited August 2004
    PM,
    Nope, indoor.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2004
    Originally posted by Frank Z
    PM,
    Nope, indoor.
    Really...I've been looking for a good indoor antenna, just assumed they didn't exist...
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  • donahue
    donahue Posts: 125
    edited August 2004
    Originally posted by Polkmaniac
    Really...I've been looking for a good indoor antenna, just assumed they didn't exist...

    You may also want to check out the Radio Shack HDTV antenna. It has gotten some good feedback over on the AVS forum. Also, check out the SquareShooter from Winegard. This antenna can be mounted just about anywhere (outdoors) and can even be tied into an existing satellite dish.
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  • nebborjk
    nebborjk Posts: 425
    edited August 2004
    There is no such thing as a HDTV antenna. HDTV is broadcast on the same VHF/UHF spectrum as standard definition TV. Labeling an antenna as HDTV is merely a marketing gimmick.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2004
    that's true.. and they can charge more for em too.

    any old fashioned pair of rabbit ears will pick up an HDTV signal.
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  • nemos2
    nemos2 Posts: 111
    edited August 2004
    Hum..... so all you have to do is have an HDTV ready tv, and a set of standard rabbit ears, then you tune to the HD channel?
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2004
    there are two kinds of HDTV's... well types any ways..

    HDTV ready.. you use an external HDTV decoder with this kind to get your HDTV broadcasts.

    HDTV integrated - the HDTV decoder is built into the set. No need for an external decoder

    yes your rabbit ears will work.. granted you need to have a good strong signal. I live in a hilly part of the county.. so for best results.. an outdoor antenna works best. When i used rabbit ears to get my HDTV signal.. it kept breaking up.. the signal was to weak to keep the picture stable.
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  • nemos2
    nemos2 Posts: 111
    edited August 2004
    Ok, pardon my lack of knowledge here...

    I just got my Sony LCD rear projection tv, which is HDTV ready, no tuner included. Does this mean that :

    I need a decoder, and antenna ( if the decoder box does not get a strong enough signal..)?

    Am I correct in my thought process here?

    thanks.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2004
    As I understand it.. a TV that is HD ready.. does need a decoder.... sometimes they are also called monitors.

    Integrated or full HDTV will have the decoder built in. Most of the rear projection Sonys appear to have a built in HDTV tuner. I"m not sure about your model though.

    Sounds like from you said... there is no HDTV tuner in the set itself. So if this is the case.. yes you will need a HDTV tuner/decoder and an antenna.

    The HDTV decoder box does not have any antenna built into it.. so you will need an antenna regardless.
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  • nemos2
    nemos2 Posts: 111
    edited August 2004
    Well crap...

    I still need to double check the owners guide, but I am pretty sure that I do not have a built in decoder....that means that I will have to spring for another 500.00 bucks or so.....oh well. There is only one station broadcasting in HD anyway...
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited August 2004
    Originally posted by nemos2
    Ok, pardon my lack of knowledge here...

    I just got my Sony LCD rear projection tv, which is HDTV ready, no tuner included. Does this mean that :

    I need a decoder, and antenna ( if the decoder box does not get a strong enough signal..)?

    Am I correct in my thought process here?

    thanks.

    Here is an example of a decoder:
    samsung hdtv decoder

    Here is info on antenna's and what kind to buy depending on where the hd is broadcase in your area (usually UHF)
    Antenna's
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  • fgr41
    fgr41 Posts: 432
    edited August 2004
    I have been playing with HDTV for a few years now and after many attempts to get an antenna that would pull in all the stations I finally found one that works well.

    This little thing works really well and was cheap. I live within 30 miles of the local broadcast antenna and have tried many others with no luck.

    I even put a huge chanel master up in the attic, as well as tried the TERK 55. Neither could bring in the signal as well as the little double bowtie from RS.

    Good luck
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