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 OK, but there are better options July 18, 2010
agathokles (Ithaca, NY USA)
I've been on a long quest to find an antenna that would bring in my favorite FM station, 60 miles away. I live in hilly, rural country -- but I'm on top of one of those hills. The simple dipole that came with my receiver didn't receive this station at all. I then tried several amplified antennas that sit table-top -- including this Terk model. It got me reception, but with considerable static. [Eventually, I tried an omnidirectional Weingard HD-6010 (ca. $25, including mounting bracket) -- mast-mounted (short length of pipe) from the high ceiling inside my garage. Great reception; no static.] This Terk might work better for you than it did for me, but based on my experience, I'd recommend a simple omnidirectional mast-mount. I think an amplified antenna merely amplifies your bad signal: it may be stronger, but it's still a bad signal. And it's one more thing to have plugged into an outlet.
 Great Antenna!!! January 27, 2010
Terrence L. Gray (Hayward, Ca.)
I bought the amplified Terk tower antenna in 1978 for my new Pioneer SX850 receiver. I just a bought another vintage receiver for my woodshop in the garage. I took the old SX850 out to replace the burned out lamps. I used the Terk antenna on my Kenwood in my woodshop and was amazed how well it works. I finished up the Pioneer and put her back in the cabinet along with the Terk tower antenna. The antenna did what it is supposed to do. My weak signals are strong and the stereo quality is excellent. You have to realize that there has to be a signal for this antenna to work. It won't pull a signal out of nowhere. I restore vintage stereo receivers and shortwave radios as a hobby and this antenna is a keeper as far as I am concerned. As a matter of fact I just ordered a new Terk amplified antenna for my woodshop stereo. I also have the Terk AM/FM antenna thats not amplified. Not happy with that one. Have to move it all over the place when I change the station.
 Do not waste your time or money. September 20, 2009
Keith D. Robinson (Burlington, NJ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This FM antenna is a complete failure. I live 18 miles from Philadelphia antenna farms. Nothing but static and weak signals everywhere in the house with this thing on quality receivers. I get better reception with the wired antenna packaged with my receivers. Still searching for a company that can produce a decent FM antenna after two tries. Terk clearly cannot do this!
Too Good To Be True April 21, 2009
Roger L. Bowland (Grove City,OH USA)
This antenna did not help my problem whatsoever.Didn't return it because it may make a good doorstop someday.
Perfect !! January 6, 2009
TJP (Boston, Ma)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was amazed to get these results. This is the same as HD radio with only a 1 time cost...the antenna.I followed the instructions and best reception for me was floor mount, with 1 exception that should be added to the instructions; keep the supplied power wire seperate from the am/fm wires. i was real happy with the results and bought another 1.
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