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Terk Hdr-I High-Definition Indoor Radio Antenna | 
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Brand: Audiovox
Category: CE
Buy New: $24.40 (On sale from $49.99)
You Save: $25.59 (51%)
New (48) from $24.40
Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Color: Grey
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8 x 4.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: HDRI
Model: HDRI
UPC: 044476034817
EAN: 0044476034817
ASIN: B000O7FDME
Release Date: April 10, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Engineered For Digital Reception On Both The Am & Fm Bands | | • | Provides High-Definition, Am & Fm Reception | | • | Ultra Low Noise Amplifier For Pure Signal Amplification & Transfer | | • | Proprietary Am Loop Technology Minimizes Interference | | • | High Gain In Both Bands For Optimal Radio Performance |
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Product Description
Terk HDRI indoor HD radio antenna is designed and engineered to better bring in the crystal-clear sound of high definition radio. This antenna is engineered specifically for digital reception on both AM and FM bands. With high gain and an ultra-low noise amplifier design, This antenna ensures you the best possible reception.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
Provides better AM reception, but worse FM reception. You will need 2 antennas. November 7, 2008
I have tested 3 antennas for receiving AM radio in HD, the included loop antenna, the very expensive C-Crane Selectatenna, and the Terk HDR-I.
While the C-Crane antenna provided the best reception, you will need to fuss with it a ton, including positioning and tuning of its dials. For the high price it requires just too much fussing around with for the slight gain in reception.
The Terk antenna performed slightly better than the included loop antenna and slightly worse than the Selectatenna, but honestly the difference between the worst and the best was slight. But at $35 the Terk does offer some improvement in reception and looks a lot nicer on your desk than the cheapo plastic loop that comes with most radios.
For FM I also tested 3 antennas, the included telescoping antenna, the FM Reflect Antenna from C-Crane, and the Terk HDR-I.
Again the C-Crane antenna provided the best reception, in fact the Terk HDR-I turned out to be a terrible FM antenna, also performing worse than the telescoping stick antenna that was built into the tuner.
Ultimately I kept the Terk antenna for AM HD reception and the Reflect antenna for FM HD reception. I kept the Terk antenna because it did improve reception over the included one, and that is worth the $35 to me, but it is still a long way from a miracle no fuss antenna.
I highly recommend the Reflect antenna from C-Crane for FM HD reception. It is excellent for picking up HD Radio stations in town with rare signal drop out. Unfortunately some of the weaker stations broadcasting outside of town still drop in and out, but even a regular FM radio has trouble tuning these stations without static.
Inadequate for fringe reception March 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this to use with my Radio Shack HD Radio unit because I have reception issues where I live. Unfortunately it worked no better for me than the simple antenna supplied with the radio. Believe it or not I had much better luck with an old-fashioned "rabbit ears" TV antenna which was one-third the price. Don't know if it would work in a better location but it didn't help me.
 Not the best reception or cost. Try Philips. February 16, 2008
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
My HD radio is a Sony XDR-S3HD. So this comparison is only true for this radio and my location (just north of Washington DC). I tried the accompanying wire and dipole antennas first, and then tried this Terk HDRI Antenna and a Philips Magnavox MANT-110 Indoor Passive Antenna. The Terk box says it is specifically for HD radio. The Philips box says it is for VHF/UHF/FM/HDTV.
The dipole worked best overall of the two included with the Sony but I experienced a number of drops when there was movement, either by myself or even my cats, on the far side of the antenna relative to the general direction of the station's tower that I was tuned into. The Terk (with the gain set to the maximum) and the Philips both worked better in this regard resulting in practically no drops in the same scenarios.
The Terk costs 36.14 on sale; the Philips costs 9.99. So the Philips wins on price. Here's the shocking thing. When I tried to tune into WAMU-HD3 or WTOP-HD3 or WCPS-HD3, the Terk had trouble picking up the signal unless I was positioned just right in the room (for example, if I was 5 feet from the antenna but not 3 feet, or if my TV was on, or...). The Philips has no problem picking up these stations regardless! This makes the Terk very much a disappointment. The Terk did not pick up any additional HD channel 2 stations compared with the Philips (the ones I can't pick up currently on a regular basis are WWWT, WPGC, WBIG and WPRS). So if you're having problems with the wire or dipole antenna, then my suggestion is to pick up the Philips or some other cheap indoor FM antenna and forgo spending money on this overpriced Terk.
Magnavox MANT-110 Indoor Passive Antenna
Absolutely no improvement whatsoever, only disadvantages December 27, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This unit, at its max. gain setting, pulls in ZERO additional HD channels. Existing ones are not improved either. It's totally useless. To make things worse, it requires AC power, but for what? To lit the white LED light in front for show? Seriously, it draws electricity for WHAT purpose if it doesn't improve reception ONE SINGLE BIT? Avoid at all cost.
hd antenna not good December 22, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I thought this unit would improve my reception, but their was absolutly no difference from the wire antenna which came with my Sangean HD radio.
I live in the NYC area where signal strength is good. Would have returned it for a refund but I was to lazy.
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