Winegard HD-6000 FM and HD Digital Antenna Review

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(More customer reviews)When I replaced my old analog FM tuner with a new one that receives HD, I was not satisfied with the signal strength and quality that I was getting from HD via my indoor dipole antenna. It was time for me to upgrade and this was the solution.
I chose this antenna because it has a reasonable price, is a classic Yagi design and is light in weight. I live in a two-story house, but mounted this antenna above the gable of a single-story addition. Because I live about halfway between New York City and Philadelphia I installed a rotor, so I can aim this antenna in different directions from inside. My installation places the antenna about 20 feet above the ground. I was prepared to mount this antenna higher if necessary but it works just fine where it is. Since this antenna is lightweight and has little wind loading, no guy wires or special bracing were necessary.
My reception has been excellent. I can clearly receive not only all of the FM stations in New York City (about 60 miles away) and Philadelphia (about 55 miles away), I can also receive many other FM stations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. At some places on my tuner's dial, I can rotate this antenna and pick up more than one station on the same frequency from different directions. Overall, I am pleased with my purchase.

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Winegard HD-6010 HD FM Radio Antenna Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been on a long quest to get clear reception of my favorite radio station -- 60 miles away. I live in hilly, rural country, though I'm on one of those hills, which should help. The flexible dipole that came with my receiver wouldn't receive this station at all. I tried various "powered"(amplified) antennae that sit on the table -- loops, pyramids. One of them got me fuzzy reception, but that's it. I also tried a powered "bar-like" antenna mounted outdoors on the side of my house -- again with fuzzy reception. And then I tried a long (5-foot), spike-like antenna (quite expensive!); mounted on the best wall-location inside my garage, it worked reasonably well, though with some ever-present static. It was tolerable. Finally, I tried this Winegard HD-6010, post-mounted on the ceiling inside of my garage. Perfect! No static. I'm in heaven.I think powered antennae are just gimmicks -- amplified static. Go with basic physics and get yourself an omnidirectional like this one, appropriately located.

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Terk Amplified Indoor AM/FM Antenna (PIB) Review

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(More customer reviews)I live in what is called a "fringe area" on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We have a handful of local FM stations, but the best radio is just 50-90 miles north in Hampton Roads, VA. FM stations that come in well on your car stereo from these areas never seem to make into office and home stereo systems.
The TERK promises to amplify a signal if it's present. I live in a 3 story wood frame house, on top of a 30 ft sand dune, so altitude should be excellent for this type of antenna.The wood frame house should not block FM signals. No dice. 50 kw FM atations 40 miles north (Hertford, NC) and south (Englehard, NC) came in no better on the TERK than on a typical factory supplied dipole. 100KWer's in Tidewater such as WMYK (93.7), with a 1000 ft tower 50 miles north are barely registering on my Sony tuner. These stations come in fine on my Bose Wave and assorted portables. High end systems lack the "sensitivity" of smaller radios when it comes to boosting FM signals, and the TERK can't seem to overcome that problem.
My advice? If you want a solid signal for your high end system, and you live in a fringe area, go with either an outdoor TV antenna, or if possible, mount one in your attic. The FM radio band in wedged right between TV channels 6 and 7, so any outdoor TV antenna will do the trick. If you are confined to an apartment, I have no advice other than "save your money" and try other alternatives.

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Terk Hdr-I High-Definition Indoor Radio Antenna Review

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(More customer reviews)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

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Terk SIR6 Sirius Outdoor Home Antenna Review

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(More customer reviews)The SIR-6 is a must-have for home listening. Our house has a lot of large trees that made getting a good signal with the standard antenna a real problem. With the SIR-6 the signal strength meter is at maximum all the time. I just attached the antenna to the facia board near the edge of the roof and ran the coaxial cable through a 7/16" hole drilled through a basement window frame. Then I ran the wire through a similar hole in the floor behind the entertainment center. You barely notice the antenna and the signal is perfect all the time.
The unit also comes with U-bolts for attachment to an existing antenna mast or other pole. I found assembly, installation, and adjustment to be easy; Took me about an hour including getting the ladder out. Simple hand tools are required and I used a drill/driver to drive the four included wood screws. Standard coax staples (the ones used with TV cable) worked perfectly for attaching the wire neatly to the side of the house.
The SIR-6 appears to be well made and should stand up to the weather. A rubber boot covers the outdoor connector so water shouldn't be a problem. I'll let you know if snow or ice is a problem.
We use our satellite radio at home most of the time so a good signal is essential. With the SIR-6 installed there's never a problem.
UPDATE: Snow and ice have not been a problem. With two storms so far (1 all snow, 1 snow and freezing rain) the reception has been perfect. The snow stuck right on top of the antenna and collected several inches thick and still no problem. This is definitely the way to go if you listen at home.

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The TERK SIR6 is the perfect high-performance antenna for your SIRIUS home receiver or Plug & Play system. This low-profile antenna has a universal mounting bracket that can be installed to a wall, roof, satellite dish or mast. It comes witha detachable cable for easy cable routing. For installations that require more than 30 of cable, you will need a TERK 50 extension kit (SIR-EXT50). Its compact, weather-proof design allows for years of SIRIUS Satellite Radio enjoyment.

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