Hi,I have a indoor powered terk antenna and I was wondering if I added this to the amplified terk antenna would it help me get stations that I cant get now? any information is greatly appreciated...Thank you Hi,I have a indoor powered terk antenna and I was wondering if I added this to the amplified terk antenna would it help me get stations that I cant get now? any information is greatly... » Read More Hi,I have a indoor powered terk antenna and I was wondering if I added this to the amplified terk antenna would it help me get stations that I cant get now? any information is greatly appreciated...Thank you « Show Less
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This is a hard question to answer without testing. I have a Terk that works on some channels and not on others. In my area even a change in weather can change the signal level. Where the antenna is located in the house and what is in the way of the line to the station can reduce the signal level. If the signal received by the antenna is too low no amp will help. The best thing to do is get an amp and try. The Winegard I got did not work out of the box, it made some of the channels that worked not work.
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It depends on many things like how strong is your incoming signal, where in the house you place your indoor antenna, how many walls between that spot and where you use your devices. My house is similar to yours and I only get one level of reception and at times it will flash to the second level. I took my outdoor antenna apart and it's just two pieces of bent aluminum (cheap). You can upgrade that or put a splitter on your indoor cable end and run an antenna to several places.
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Yes this will help you get more channels. But you should make sure you have the properly sized antenna and that it is pointed in the proper direction, since most modern antennas are directional ( Try www.antennaweb.org to find direction and size of antenna for your location.) We have had this model of pre-amp for ~ 8 months now and it has performed well.
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Hi! At the very least, I would recommend getting a leaf antenna. Such an antenna is relatively inexpensive ($25 or so) and should help you pull in more channels. The leaf antennas are small, portable and can be purchased in several finishes to help it blend in with your decor. I got an extra long co-axial cable so I had more options to experiment with the best most effective placement. Good Luck! I hope you have success!
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The Amplified version get better reception. It also allows you to place the antenna on an interior wall if desired.
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I suggest only using this for a router to boost outgoing signal. It's size cannot help any more in increasing incoming signal then a normal 9dbi antenna can bring in due to the power it can use to receive signal. Connected to a router it can put out very good signal when pointed in the right direction. As per what Javier said, it is best used outside. Mine came wrapped fairly well, only one minor scratch and it was in good working condition.Sorry I couldn't help with this sooner but I only noticed the email notification for this subject today.
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I see no reason why it could not be used with an indoor or an outdoor antenna, providing the output from the antenna is a coaxial cable. It will amplify the signal it receives; if the signal from the indoor antenna is weak, there is less input to amplify. I use it with an outdoor omnidirectional digital antenna, and it allows me to get better reception than I got without the amplifier from stations whose signal the antenna receives.
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In some cases depending on the layout of the home you may need more than one internal panel antenna. The Quint is probable the best booster in its class. If you have never installed one of these make sure to call the manufacturer for guidance, they are awesome and very helpful. They will actually help you through the design phase so that you get exactly what you need. They will also make sure that if you are too far from the tower you don't waste your money.
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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.
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My Terk am antenna is surrounded by a tv, several pieces of audio equipment and powered speakers and I have no problems picking up clear am reception...&#128522;
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I was able to significantly improve my radio's reception of my favorite station which is over 100 miles away. Before purchasing the Terk antenna I could get the station but it was full of static and hard to listen to. With the antenna, the station is now crystal clear. I'm happy with the antenna's performance. No guarantee it will help your reception, but if it doesn't meet your expectation just return it to Amazon for a refund.
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I don't know what it will pick up, up there. You will need to get an inline booster. My channel 7.1 through 7.4 comes in good all the time. My channel 21.1 through 21.4 don't come in to good all the time, at night better. But I did not get any channel 21 before. I think I probably get couple other channels that I don't watch. I went on another site to see what channels, antennas would be out there, and how far away they are. And then pointed my antenna in that direction. Had to play with the ears, and antenna direction to get to work better. I hope this will help you make up your mind. I have not done anything to my antenna, but I have been thinking about screwing a bigger base on it. I don't know what it will pick up, up there. You will need to get an inline booster. My channel 7.1 through 7.4 comes in good all the time. My channel 21.1 through 21.4 don't come in to good all the time, at night better. But I did not get any channel 21 before. I think I probably get couple other channels that I don't watch. I went on another site to see what channels, antennas would be out there, and how far away they are. And then pointed my antenna in that direction. Had to play with the ears, and antenna direction to get to work better. I hope this will help you make up your mind. I... » Read More I don't know what it will pick up, up there. You will need to get an inline booster. My channel 7.1 through 7.4 comes in good all the time. My channel 21.1 through 21.4 don't come in to good all the time, at night better. But I did not get any channel 21 before. I think I probably get couple other channels that I don't watch. I went on another site to see what channels, antennas would be out there, and how far away they are. And then pointed my antenna in that direction. Had to play with the ears, and antenna direction to get to work better. I hope this will help you make up your mind. I have not done anything to my antenna, but I have been thinking about screwing a bigger base on it. « Show Less
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Hi Judy. This website maybe able to help: http://www.antennaweb.org/ Although it is really hard to tell what stations you can pick up. This antenna does have an amplifier so it may help getting distant signals. I would give it a try, if it doesn't work Amazon is good about returns. If you have a BestBuy close to you they may have some suggestions, although their price is usually high.
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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.
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I have been told that a second inside antenna is a waste of money and will not increase signal. I tried it. It has been suggested that raising the outside antenna is best, and have it pointing to the nearest tower.
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Looking at the pictures of the Tecsun PL 660 I would say no. The Terk antenna comes with two leads, one with the round style press on connector (similar to cable screw-on coax, but lighter weight) and one that's two bear leads. It also comes with a second round style press on connecter that can be connected to the unattached leads. It is designed for a traditional home based non-portable receiver. The Tecsun looks like it needs more of a traditional portable antenna (perhaps like this one, but I can't be sure: http://www.amazon.com/Sangean-ANT-100-External-Antenna/dp/B0055Q5FIQ/)
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Go to tvfool.com and search your area for where your local stations are located. The majority of the stations in my area are southeast. I had my wife watch the television and i moved the antenna around until all channels came in clear. Also you need to make sure to connect the booster that came with the antenna. Some channels are harder to pick up than others. When I initially connected my antenna I didn't connect the booster. Every channel came in but one. I connected the booster and all is well.