0ur opinion: :lt's a fact: almost all receivers and rack systems include nothing more than a 'T' wire dipole antenna for FM reception. These throwaway, low tech antennas provides marginal reception at best, and are highly susceptible to noise and interference. The TERK AM/FM+ antenna provides a dramatic improvement in reception, at a pleasantly modest cost!
:Based on the common-sense notion that stereo owners want to listen to music, not static, Terk Technology's AM/FM+ antenna is an ideal fit for casual and intense music fans alike. The antenna, which connects to virtually any radio or receiver, captures a crisp, high-end signal that far surpasses those of in-the-box competitors. Most receivers and rack systems come with 'T' wire dipole antennas for FM reception, which provide marginal reception at best and are highly susceptible to noise and interference. The AM/FM+, by contrast, is omnidirectional, meaning it receives signals equally from all directions to ensure topnotch reception wherever your equipment is located. ln addition, the device incorporates specialized noise-reducing elements to trim static to an absolute minimum, so listeners can enjoy clear signals from as many stations as are within range.
The AM/FM+ is simple to connect and use--just plug it into your radio or receiver and you're set. The device comes complete with matching transformers for 75 ohm and 300 ohm antenna inputs. ln addition, the AM/FM+'s compact design blends with almost any décor. Listeners have the option of placing the antenna on or next to a component or mounting it on the wall. The latter option not only offers a unique look, but it may improve reception as well. lt also separates the antenna from other audio components and electronics, which may reduce noise and interference.
What's in the Box AM/FM+ antenna, 75 ohm transformer, 75 ohm to 300 ohm matching transformer, user's manual.
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Testimonials
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* Does what it should ...
Nice antenna for a location with limited space. Don't expect it to do anymore than a dipole wire that you hang like a "T" across your wall except it will not look as ugly.
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Not worth the money
I have poor reception where I live and was hoping this would improve my reception which it didn't.
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* Terk AM/FM Passive Antenna works great for me ...
I'm in a suburban area, so I'm not on the fringe of radio stations. However, with a regular FM T-wire antenna, the FM reception was poor. With this antenna, I have very good FM and AM reception.
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Terk Does Not Werk
My Sangean WR2 table radio comes with a crappy wire antenna but evidently a pretty good tuner - with the crappy antenna connected, I was able to get better than average FM tuning in my NYC office, but non-existent AM tuning. After spending $20 on the Terk AM FM+ passive antenna, I discovered minor increases in FM tuning (2 stations came in stronger, but no new stations could be tuned) and zero increase in AM tuning.
The Terk needed to be moved around a bit to maximize signal strength, the same as the mfgr's out of the box wire, but the ugly bulky Terk and its voluminous wires was far less convenient to move around, took up more desk space, and was an obtrusive eyesore. All in all, slightly improved tuning on two stations was not worth the $20 and added inconvenience of using the Terk.
This is my second Terk disappointment; one of their powered TV antennas was even worse - costlier and with plastic junk knobs that fell off quickly. This seems like a pretty inferior company, and their prices are certainly much higher than the quality or effectiveness of their products would indicate.
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* Does the job ...
The device needs to be facing a window, and not too far from a window, and it will work. I didn't have any antenna and was looking for an antenna, and in my opinion this is a little bit better than your average antenna. Good crisp sound. AM kind of stinks, but FM is good.