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Audiovox AF1 AM/FM Amplified Stereo Antenna | 
 enlarge | Brand: Terk
Category: CE
Department: Home Audio Video
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $45.00
You Save: $34.99 (44%)
New (22) Used (2) from $34.99
Rating:  12 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 6.5 x 4
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: AF-1
Model: AF-1
UPC: 840356801346
EAN: 0034405231004
ASIN: B00005T3PP
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Contains a built-in user controlled amplifier | | • | Automatically tunes out noise and interference using TERK's Pin-Dot Pre-Tuning system | | • | Also features two discrete antennas in one: an AM and an FM | | • | All adapters are included | | • | 45 Day Money Back Guarantee |
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Product Description
The AM/FM Q makes it possible to enjoy stations that were previously unlistenable by combining Pin-Dot Pre-Tuning with controlled amplification. Sometimes a station is too weak to hear above the static—often because it is too far away. To counteract this, the AM/FM Q contains a built-in amplifier (originally developed for the satellite industry) that strengthens signals while automatically tuning out noise and interference using TERK's Pin-Dot Pre-Tuning system. The Pin-Dot Pre-Tuning adjusts the antenna to match a specific frequency which reduces the static in a signal. Although amplifiers do strengthen signals, stronger is not always better. The AM/FM Q allows you to control the level of amplification while continually optimizing the desired signal for better reception. The AM/FM Q also features two discrete antennas in one: an AM and an FM. Placing an AM and FM antenna to close too each other can negatively impact reception. That's why the AM/FM Q's AM antenna flips back—away from the FM antenna—and features patented Non-Coinduction™ circuitry to isolate the antennas from each other and preserve radio reception. All adapters are included. Specifications: *Reception Pattern: omni-directional *Frequency Range: AM - 540 to 1700 KHz, FM - 88 to 108 MHz *AM Gain: +15 dB *FM Amplifier Gain: -20 to +44 dB *Noise Figure: AM - 1.5 Db, FM - 3 dB *FM Impedance: 75 Ohm adaptable to 300 Ohm *Dimensions: 4-3/4" H x 6" W x 4-5/8" D.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 12
 The Anti-Antenna July 2, 2010
antennaless
Don't waste your money on this antenna. I purchased this antenna and put it on the highest perch in my living room and did not hear any appreciable difference between an equivalent length of lamp cord and this "booster" antenna. Very disappointed.
Not so good September 1, 2009
JJ (Chicago)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For the price I expected more. The AM antenna is not powered, non-amplified. The FM antenna works great. The wires are too short. It can not be moved far from the Receiver. It has no on off switch. It has to be adjusted for every station.
 works but ... August 27, 2009
Carl (Sausalito, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I live in the bottom of a ravine just outside of San Francisco. The steep hills prevent good FM reception through a standard dipole or normal roof-mounted FM antenna. With this power antenna I am able to listen to new and talk radio on the left end of the dial (that is where my stations are) with acceptable clarity. Music reception is still somewhat noisy so I have to put the receiver on mono.
The alleged precision tuning of the antenna does not live up to its claim. However, the gain control does seem to be the key to reception. I have to tune the antenna as I change stations.
The operation of the antenna is not at all intuitive and the manufacturer provide no installation or usage documentation. I looked on the Audiovox badly design website and did search for all sorts of phrases like "Q", "Q antenna" "AM/FM". No joy. You can look up by model number but I could find no indication on the box what the model # was. Finally I called customer support and they emailed me a small pdf. For the price of the antenna they should provide documentation.
AF-1 FM Antenna May 11, 2009
John Kumiega (Milford, CT)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
In my opinion it's not good at all less than 1 star. Spent a lot of time trying to get it zeroed in but it just don't work. Barely better than nothing at best. John
 Works for Me March 8, 2008
K. H. Smith Jr. (California, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I live in a suburban area where reception from the nearest major cities (about 20-30 miles away) is largely blocked by a range of hills.
Although I did not try a simple loop-type antenna, when I connected this Terk antenna, I was able to get 4-bars (signal strength indicator on the tuner) out of five in broad-band mode and 5 bars in "Pin-Dot" (narrow-band) mode, on a relatively weak FM station I was interested in. I did not need to set the antenna gain on maximum in either case to get these results. I am satisfied that the antenna works well for me for FM in my situation.
I haven't used the AM antenna.
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