TERK TV55 Antenna Offers Installation Versatility And Clear Reception Of HDTV And Analog Signals

10-Aug-01

The unobtrusive, compact TERK TV55 sets the new standard for antenna installation versatility whether mounted indoors or out, on a rooftop, windowsill or in any number of locations near or away from a TV. Optimized for maximum high-definition and analog (UHF/VHF) television signals, the TV55 utilizes advanced TERK antenna technologies for clear, powerful reception at all frequencies.The TV55 antenna has truly versatile installation applications for optimum consumer-friendliness. All mounting hardware (mast-mount kit, wall mount brackets and windowsill brackets) is included. This means only one trip to the store is required for an easy installation. TERK designed the TV55ís packaging to keep it simple and safe, especially when climbing a ladder during the installation process. The TV55's box features a unique, pull-out, over-the-shoulder carry strap to keep your hands free for convenience, safety and installation ease. For the apartment dweller, for whom HDTV signals are an anomaly, the TV55 has recorded clear reception of high-definition signals affording these urbanites new options for celestial HDTV viewing. And, unless their building has a master antenna, the TV55 is their first outdoor antenna option for off-air signals. Plus, the TV55 installs easily on a windowsill or terrace without the handicap of building materials interfering with the signal. Local-to-local is still not available everywhere, and there are often numerous stations that viewers canít receive (such as sports and news programming), maintaining that DBS and antennas are a natural complement for each other because viewers still need antennas to supplement their digital satellite system.  The TV55 is approved for the new CEA standard for indoor, amplified antennas. Engineered to the CEA's antenna mapping program, the TV55's unique design and performance standards solves most of the reception challenges for the maximum number of consumers -- anyone living in the light green, green or yellow areas. In order to find the best antenna, consumers can type in their address on the Terk Web site, www.terk.com, and the CEA map will guide them as to which antenna will provide the optimum performance.The TERK TV55 utilizes TERK's breakthrough helical coil technology (patent-pending) to achieve its compact, unobtrusive design while maintaining the performance of the large antenna element that is necessary to capture low frequencies (VHF broadcasts). In addition, TERK's patented Dual-Mode, ultra-low noise amplifier allows users to select the optimum gain setting for maximum reception of HDTV and analog signals. The amplifier is set to high-gain mode to correct for signals that are too weak and can be bypassed for optimum reception of strong signals (urban areas). The amplifier is connected directly to the antenna element for the shortest signal path and lowest noise. The antenna's specially designed flat coaxial connecting cable is designed for outdoor windowsill mounting so the window closes completely.The TV55's slim single-piece design allows for a wide variety of unobtrusive indoor and outdoor mounting options. It can easily be mast-mounted, installed on a windowsill, under the eaves of a roof, on an inside wall or in practically any desired location -- even on top of an RV, mobile home or for any marine application. Lightweight yet highly durable, the TV55 is designed for reliable performance year after year and is hermetically sealed with a fully weatherproofed housing, for protection from the most severe environmental conditions.The TERK TV55 antenna carries a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $129.95 and is available in stores now. Log onto www.terk.com for more detailed information about the full line of TERK products.

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