[Elect] The Source - Terk TV55 HDTV Antenna $19.96 from $149.99

[Mr_A]

Yeah, wouldn't a generic 4-bay antenna do better for the same price?

Don't get a generic one as I have heard that the reception is not the greatest on them. Go with something from Channel Master like CM4221 or CM4228 and you'll see better results.

[littlechuan]

Anybody knows if Vancouver got HD channels from broadcast? Thanks in advance.

[Oooi]

RFD effect... sold out in two Toronto downtown locations I visited.. the sales lady said everyone was asking for it this morning.

[HoratioHornBlower]

RFD effect... sold out in two Toronto downtown locations I visited.. the sales lady said everyone was asking for it this morning.

Heh heh got it put aside for me.

[m1b]

Calling it 'amplified' is pretty misleading, IMHO. Its basically just your run-of-the-mill omindirectional stick antenna, which naturally includes a little big of gain because of its physical dimensions.

FYI There is an inline amplifier that requires plugging in the A/C power adapter. This antenna is not omnidirectional at all, it should be positioned towards the broadcaster's transmitters. Is your expertise based on saying whatever you want without actually owning the product in discussion? Your posting would seem to be pretty misleading, IMHO.

Read the manual at least - http://www.voxxintlcorp.com/docs/com...55/TV55_OM.pdf

[Galad]

An RF Amplifier is a vital piece of equipment for improving your signal reception: it amplifies the signal from your antenna. They're only ~$35 at The Source and an excellent investment in equipment. http://www.thesource.ca/estore/categ...ideoAmplifiers

According to the manual:

"This amplifier is not intended for use with outdoor VHF/UHF
antennas. For amplification of those signals, we recommend
our UFH/VHF/FM amplified couplers or mast-mount amplifier."

[Galad]

I don't have a tv in my room. If i were to buy this antenna and a TV tuner card for PC, would they work together?

I have an antenna hooked up to my pc tuner card and it works great. Mostly use it for pvr purposes but sometimes will stream live TV to my xbox with media center.

[SanGaai]

Thanks OP. I want to give this a try, but looks like only 4 left in BC according to the stock availability. Looks like I won't be able to grab one since I am at work.

[SanGaai]

Anybody knows if Vancouver got HD channels from broadcast? Thanks in advance.

Here's a list of OTA Channels in our area that you can potentially pick up. If the antenna is good enough, you can get channels from Seattle.
http://overtheair.saveandreplay.com/..._Vancouver.asp

[SanGaai]

Not sure what the specs are exactly, but just to give you guys a comparison on another OTA Antenna - http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...#specification EARN CASH BACK $15.92

[habaryu]

Thanks OP. I want to give this a try, but looks like only 4 left in BC according to the stock availability. Looks like I won't be able to grab one since I am at work.

Just do like HoratioHornBlower and tell them to put one aside for you.

Heh heh got it put aside for me.

[alienzed]

Im also in montreal with a bowtie antenna.. I get
2 6 10 12 15 17 35 62 all with perfect reception just south of villeray. antennas are either on the mt-royal or around papineau/viger

If you live further away to the south of Mt-Royal, in addition to those, you can also get 3, 5, 33, 44 and 57 from the States which are usually better anyway.

[hesp]

thanks OP picked one up at the Brentwood location ; I think the lougheed one has one left. The box is like 5ft long. Looks like a spoiler. LOL

[HoratioHornBlower]

Just do like HoratioHornBlower and tell them to put one aside for you.

Yup. The staff were really nice and didn't have any issues putting it aside.

[sonyHdr12]

got the last one at Rideau center, the salesman didn't want to get that for me, it's in the basement , and ask me buy something else together , so I picked up a iron plus $5 three years warranty. this is a huge bar which is 1.3 meter. Thanks op.