| | |  | HD Radio Antennas | Home » » » » Terk Outdoor HD Radio Antenna HDRO | | | | | | | Description: | | Get your high definition radio reception loud and clear with the capable Terk HDRO outdoor HD radio antenna. This antenna is engineered 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. Easy to install - mast and wall-mount options included. Today, many local radio stations broadcast digital streams known as HD Radio (Hybrid Digital Radio), allowing you to enjoy your favorite FM and AM stations with unprecedented audio quality and with track titles and artist names displayed on your receiver. Stations also have the ability to multi-cast, giving you access to more channels than ever before. Best of all, HD radio is completely free, with no subscription fees. The design of the new TERK HD Radio antenna is optimized for HD radio reception. The high-gain, ultra-low noise amplifier and high-band separation ensure the best possible satisfaction with digital radio receivers. | | | Features: | |
• High-Gain design for optimal performance
• Ultra low noise amplifier
• High compression/High harmonic attenuation
• Pure Band separation
• Easy to Install with mast and wall mount options included
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 24.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 20.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 5.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 7.4 pounds | | Package Length:
| 24.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 20.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 7.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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Height is the secret for good AM HD receptionDec 08, 2008
By HB
After reading about the dismal AM HD reception by the previous reviewer I decided that it was a sink or swim situation.
So I ordered one and made a temporary test to prove a point.
I had a 15' windsurfing pole lying around that I clamped the antenna's U bolt clamp bracket on. I bought a cheap $10 dollar 50ft. R-6 coax from Walmart for connecting.
The antenna's base fits right on the male part clamp bracket so the whole thing looked like a humongous lollipop. After connecting the coax to the antenna I ran the other end thru the window of the bedroom where my Cambridge 820 radio is located. Since my most important need was AM HD radio, a miniplug at RS was bought that plugs into radio's AM input. That was a quick soldering job. One of the wires from the DIPLEXER has a white stripe on black on it and that was the wire that was soldered to the center of the plug. (not all radios may need a plug connection so the wires will in all probability have screw connections). I connected the other end of the DIPLEXER with the coax cable to the FM input of the radio.
The little amplifier component with the glorified name of POWER INJECTOR has a short coax that screws into DIPLEXER.
The other end of the Power Injector connects to the remaining end of the antenna coax.
After all the cables were connected the little transformer was plugged in.
This supplies the voltage to the PI.
The previous reviewer was misunderstanding the instructions, because all the wiring was within a foot behind the radio.
Now came the great moment...I asked my wife to hold the antenna mast while I fiddled around with the radio.
I first checked the FM and was pleasantly surprised with all the HD versions that were available.
Then I switched to AM and felt somewhat disappointed with the results.
I remembered that height was most important with any antenna. So I switched places with my wife and held the pole about 4 feet higher... the antenna loop was now about 20ft up. Well...that did the trick. Now I received all kinds of AM HD and I was absolutely thrilled.
It must be mentioned that a small slide switch is located on the PI that turns off the amp and curtails the AM reception significantly.
This switch is not mentioned in the instructions!
After all the good news I decided to built a bracket so I could share the HDR-0 antenna with my old TV antenna mast.( most of us now have cable yet I keep the antenna around for local stuff)
Well... that was a major mistake, the antenna for AM must be at least 3 feet from any TV antenna mast to get the more distant stations.
At this time I can not continue on this project until I get the cast off my right ankle. I had a little ladder issue at work unrelated to this quest.
As soon as I am ok I'm going to make a permanent mount.
Bottom line... good antenna. When I'm done then I will post station reception. Stay tuned...
Two broken ankles later and a good time span, the saga continues.
This is now 3/20/10 and I finally can say that the antenna is up on its own mounts and supported on 3 masts. I did not use guy wires because the antenna is very small and has no weight or aerodynamic issues.
I believed the injector was deemed defective so I called AUDIOVOX and told them my issue.
They were very courteous and told me that sometimes they could fail so they send me a complete electronic system. (Diplexer and Injector). Okay ...I stretched the truth about the age of the antenna which just goes to prove that they back their products.
Anyway, I disconnected the transformer plug and replaced the antenna coax again completely at the antenna input sealed it with electrical tape and reran the cable down. I also thought that the cable might have been defective after I saw its sheath damaged near the wall and removed it. Then I reconnected the electronics and 'then' plugged in the transformer plug. I tested the radio out and ...voila...the antenna worked after all. I initially removed the cable from the antenna without unplugging it. My bad. Apparently the unit corrected itself. Now I just received a spare set of electronics and I'll just hang on to it in case the original should ever fail.
Now for the reception part...the radio seems to get even better AM reception than before, yet only 3 stations are broadcasting in HD at this time. Unfortunately only one station is of value to me. As for regular non HD on AM the signal has really improved too.
I then switched to FM and have discovered many new stations such as Ft. Myers NPR which is about 90 miles away and gives me quite good reception.They don't have HD yet.
One local college station in Tampa is now broadcasting 3 different programs on one frequency. Most other FM stations are offering at least 2 sub-channels programs of HD material. This means that what ever stations are available in general one can expect about 30 to 40% more choice of programs. This with station ID shown and text that shows what is broadcast is a great improvement over older technology.
So I am enjoying my antenna and am delighted to have finally installed properly...
 Well BuiltMar 08, 2012
By Jed
Haven't put this in use yet. However, Terk is a good company so not too worried about it. The build of this antenna is good and tough. Make sure you get a ruler so you know how big this will be. I was surprised.
UPDATE:
This antenna is a beast. I took it apart and hardwired my RG8X directly to the RF output and re-assembled. This antenna is well built inside and out. The recption is great as well. I'm using it out of character for long range vehicle AM/FM. I receive stations in a 125-150 mile radius. I expect to receive more when the inline amp is instaleld and functioning.
A very impressive antennaNov 05, 2011
By Mario Stutterheim
"Matt"
I needed a fixed FM antenna that could be mounted outside the house, but not be too difficult to put into place. After I found this on Amazon, I realized that I also would benefit from the AM reception capability.
Essentially it is a fiberglass loop about 24" in diameter with a center support (which contains the amplifier) which can mounted atop a pipe or mast, or attached to the house. The idea here is that height is best.
After installing it on a 15-foot mast, made up of three five foot TV mast sections from Radio Shack, I tilted it up into place and fixed it in place. The cable-TV type cable was brought into the house, connected to the power inserter (which feeds voltage up to the amplifier inside the antenna, I tried it out. I picked up stations pretty much on every channel, with some over 60 miles away, however I have an above average tuner, and a location on Long Island with signals from Long Island, plus Connecticut and Rhode Island. Your results may vary.
Next I inserted the AM/FM splitter in the line, and tried AM. This too was rewarding, as since then I listen to all three NYC all-news stations every day, at a distance of 90+ miles.
The antenna is small enough (though still pretty large) you could put it in an attic or closet.
One issue is that there's no instruction on how to align the loop for AM reception: I must have gotten it right at first.
I don't need a second one, but will buy one anyway as a gift for a relative.
A bargain at $41 if you get free shipping. The only CON is that Terk is on the black-on-black lettering bandwagon and the power on-off switch is hard to read. But my tuner has the same problem: I have to keep a flashlight nearby to read the controls, but it's my problem.
3 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 No better than the antenna the radio came with.Jul 28, 2008
By RoyBlaze
I got this antenna hoping it would boost my AM signal. No such luck, great for FM but so is the original antenna that came with the radio. Also you have to connect it to a power supply/amplifier and that means you have to run both a signal and a power line outside your window or drill a hole in the house, neither is a great alternative. I wouldn't mind if it came with a small gauge wire that ran signal and power, but it is standard size shielded cable and power line. Luckily my friend's son is an installer so I can get a professional job, but for the average person this can be a problem.
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