is this as good as the terk am antenna which looks a lot like the same thing to me, but costs a lot more? I have sony shortwave radio.
135327
This is made by Kaito for several brands. This antenna technology is not magical and has been around for many many decades. It works, it's simple and works on any AM and other MW radio. I've had good results with this just as I have with others over the years. I actually like the total lack of unnecessary casing or trim. For the money, it's a steal.
135328
I don't know anything about shortwave, but this works great on my sony receiver for improving AM reception.
135329
I don't know about the Terk AM antenna. But this one works fine for AM reception. It's basically a long length of wire coiled in a loop with a variable capacitor. It only needs to be right next to the radio with no wires connecting it to the radio. Rotating it around with the radio also improves reception.
135330
I do not have experience with the "terk" however this improved Am reception considerably for me
135331
I have not tried the Terk AM antenna. If it cost more than the Kaito, I would not spend the extra money. This thing is well made. works great, and very tunable. Not sure how either one would work on shortwave, but I can't believe how many AM stations I can pull in. Also get stations from hundreds of miles away in the middle of the afternoon.
135332
i have both i like the TERK best. the overall Finish is much better on the trek it is worth the higher cost that said they both work great but only on AM BAND on AM radios with not the best antennas they do not help much at all on very good radios like the SANGEAN pr-5 or pr-15 radios they both help all my other radios if you check my other reviews you will see some of my other models that they help
135333
I think that it is probably the same. I havn't used it for shoer wave, only am. I only got slight improvement in reception
395009
Yes, I would highly recommend this antenna. The picture I receive is crystal clear Hi def and just as good as I got with satellite and a heck of a lot cheaper.
1209934
I didnt add an FM antenna. I added a Terk Indoor AM antenna which improved the AM reception quite a bit. The FM reception is fine the way it is in this area.
1976366
Unless Baofeng has changed their antennas, this antenna (at least the one I received) is longer than the stock antenna on the UV-5R radio variants. I believe this is the same antenna however used on some of the other Baofeng models but I can't verify that as I own a UV-5RA.
2038028
Don't know. I published a new picture of the old and new antennas which you an compare to your Sony. Hope this helps.
151917
No I haven't compared them. I used to go to Radio Shack and just buy on. But this last time I went on line and the site I went to asked me some questions and to give them my zip code. It recommended one. It was cheaper than the one at Radio Shack and it worked really good. I am on Direct TV now with the antenna as a back up. I am 50 miles from Houston.
262007
I get great reception with the new terk antennae, I am about 25 miles away from the tv towers. I have the non amplified version, however I bought the amplified version for my step father and it doesn't seem to work any better for him and he is about 20 miles from the tv towers.
437584
I would look for a Terk indoor antennae. I bought one and helped a great bit. I think you will have tosplice the wires.
1191669
Absolutely fine. This is a very good, highly directional antenna. I tried a RCA from Walmart and took it back. This solved my problems.
24366
Hi not the one I got, i recd a refund when I complained, one of the antenna's was so loose it would not stand up and every time I touched it I got black stuff on my hands not sure what that was, the seller said he only used it once but it sure looked like more than once, however you may have a better experience than I but I must say I was promptly refunded no questions asked great seller to try, I ended up getting an RCA which works much better with my digital converter thought you do have to get up and re adjust it depending on the chan, weather where you live
809033
I used a plain old fashioned cheapie kind and it works fine. (I got it here at Amazon - an RCA that cost about 10 bucks.) No such thing as a "digital" antenna.This one: RCA Indoor FM and HDTV Antenna
531478
as a 40 year shortwave listener to world band radio. having a table top that cost over $1,000 and several portable shortwave radios, you truly get what you pay for. the sony is rated top in it's class, and i agree with this. sounds good, work great if you want to put head phones and tune in fm. i have grundigs, but they were made in germanyand cost $500. get on the net and type in "best shortwave radio" and you will find the sony icf-sw7600gr at the top of most list. doc russ
1695106
This is a great antenna for the price. You can even use a custom piece of antenna stock to suit your exact needs. Its magnet is strong. Good luck. -Chris
1906608
Really the only difference is the frequencies, (and the antenna is tuned for those frequencies). As to why, I bought the 2m/1.25m (144/220) because there is almost no activity in my area on the 70cm band (440) but there is a 1.25m repeater nearby that we (my wife is also a Ham, and also has a UV82x) can talk to each other on from just about anywhere in our area. So the one you want depends on the bands commonly used in your area. And in case you didn't know, this is a FCC Part 97 Ham Radio, as well as a Commercial FCC part 90 radio, both uses requires a FCC license to legally use. This radio is NOT part 95 legal (MURS and FRS/GMRS) Really the only difference is the frequencies, (and the antenna is tuned for those frequencies). As to why, I bought the 2m/1.25m (144/220) because there is almost no activity in my area on the 70cm band (440) but there is a 1.25m repeater nearby that we (my wife is also a Ham, and also has a UV82x) can talk to each other on from just about anywhere in our area. So the one you want depends on the bands commonly used in your area. And in case you didn't know, this is a FCC Part 97 Ham Radio, as well as a Commercial FCC part 90 radio, both uses requires a FCC license to legally use.... » Read More Really the only difference is the frequencies, (and the antenna is tuned for those frequencies). As to why, I bought the 2m/1.25m (144/220) because there is almost no activity in my area on the 70cm band (440) but there is a 1.25m repeater nearby that we (my wife is also a Ham, and also has a UV82x) can talk to each other on from just about anywhere in our area. So the one you want depends on the bands commonly used in your area. And in case you didn't know, this is a FCC Part 97 Ham Radio, as well as a Commercial FCC part 90 radio, both uses requires a FCC license to legally use. This radio is NOT part 95 legal (MURS and FRS/GMRS) « Show Less
1930387
I'm really not sure of all the technical jargon, but I it says it is engineered to receive 1080i HDTV broadcasts not always available on satellite or cable. Perfect antenna for local HDTV reception (channels 2-69) up to 45 miles from broadcast tower. I have been using this antenna and have a perfect picture and it is 100% better then when I had cable. I get channels from Boston, MA and that is about 40 miles from me so I'm happy with the results. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help but the customer service number for the TERK Amplified HDVa Pro is 1-800-290-6650. They may be able to answer your question more fully. I hope I helped some.
1026243
I don't know the answer to your problem, however I purchased the same antenna, and as far as I can tell it's like a dead short on every band which leads me to believe the coils are no good. I have tried adjusting it I have tried grounding it, nothing has worked, the SWR is off the charts and by the time I tried to use this antenna it had sat for over a month due to the severe winter weather and I could not get outside to mount it. Mine is useless.. I have checked the coax, etc, and I have a triband Comet 2m,440, 6 meter antenna that works and has a 1:2:1 almost everywhere on the bands I use it on.... So I know my setup is fine but that antenna is junk in my opinion...
47927
Its all about reception and a $20.00 antenna will do just as good as an expensive model. Remember you get what you pay for. Expensive models you paying for the name, so it would be wise to check around for different name brands with quality. Check with consumer groups and do more research before buying an antenna.