Digital TV Antenna Booster / Amplifier - Flat Panel
This indoor antenna is a high performance passive antenna. Made to meet the needs of the HDTV user either with a television which has an HDTV tuner built-in, HDTV tuner that is separate or with the converter boxes that meet the February 2009 analog signal shut down. With this amplified digital antenna, off air HDTV signals are picked up even in weak areas for analog signals.
Flat Panel TV Antenna Features:
• World's most lightweight passive antenna
• No extra power required
• User friendly universal absorbable stand
• Ideal upgrade option for superior reception
• Digital TV Antenna Signal Booster
Specifications:
• Frequency Range-(MHz) VHF170 ~ 230MHz / UHF470 ~ 860MHz
• Gain-< 5dBi (Max)
• VSWR-3.0 :1 (Avg.)
• Impedance-75 Ù
• Connector-IEC / F plug
• Polarization-Linear
• Cable-3C - 2V (1.5M)
FAQ of Digital Digital TV and Antenna:
1. Q:what antenna is required?
A: You can use any antenna to connect to HDTV, like regular UHF/VHF Rabbit ear antenna. But this HDTV antenna is rather good. You may pickup more channels.
2. Q:How to capture more digital channels with strong signals?
A: It is all about Direction and location. Pointing antenna to different direction to test the receiption and for sure you will get better signals when you place the antenna near the windows.
3. Q:Is Amplifier antenna better than those without amplifier?
A: Not really. Amplifiers can be very helpful, but they can also degrade the ability to tune a signal if they overload the tuner on your TV.
4. Q:I just bought a new LCD TV. Can I watch Free OTA HD channels with this antennna?
A: Yes. You just need an antenna.
5. Q:I have an old TV. How can I watch Free OTA digital TV channels?
A: You need two items: A DTV Converter Box and the antenna. Apply the DTV coupon online at https://www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx.
6. Q: How many Over the Air HD channels in my area?
A: Go to antennaweb.org and input your address. You will see all the digital and alanog channnels available in your area.
Reviews:
Chris 6/3/2010
Just wanted to post a reply anyone thinking about ordering this antenna for their HDTV Tuner Boxes. I have tried MANY different antennas, costing as much as $100.00 for a Philips Amplified Antenna. NONE of them have worked as well as this $30 job. I have been using an old set of rabbit ears to tune in my stations and the problem with that is each channel needed to be tuned in differently. So I was really stuck watching just one channel. After plugging in this antenna and finding the sweet spot I was able to watch all my local channels. I hate to say “Trust Me” but really, this antenna even though it might not look like much but does the job. I am more than satisfied.
Derick 1/26/2009
I had tried several digital antennas in the past and never had any luck until I got this one. I got mine free with a DTV converter box, so I wasn't expecting anything from it, but I plugged it in to see what it would do. I was utterly shocked and amazed at the number of channels it was able to pick up. We had to play around with it a little bit to get it positioned the optimal way to pick up as many channels as we could. But after we got it set, we were delighted with the performance. I would say this is definitely a good by for anything less than $50. Whether you're using in on a std television with a DTV converter box or an HDTV (we're using one on each), it should do a good job for you. I have already suggested it to 3 family members, which I wouldn't do unless I felt confident in it, as I am their technical support line and don't need any more "business" than I already have.
