Product By Jasco(1 customers reviews)
Technical Details- VHF/UHF/FM stereo reception
- Digital HDTV ready
- UHF loop rotates 360 degrees with full tilt capabilities
- Connects to all TVs
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2010-01-31
By David B. Jaromnak (West Lawn, PA USA)
The GE 24727 Omni Amplified TV Antenna is a good value for the cost, especially for a starter Antenna inside the home. I am using it with a Sony XBR9 HDTV LCD and live about 45 miles from the network broadcast stations. I was not expecting very good results since I lived far away from the broadcast stations and with research found that I would be lucky to get good signal even with a roof top outdoor antenna. I bought this antenna to see if I could get anything at all and was surprised I could get a clear video/audio reception of both CBS and NBC stations. The unit comes with an AC adapter, features a built-in amplifier and a combined VHF and UHF antenna. I am capable of receiving 5 UHF stations and sadly no VHF stations. ABC is in the VHF, and I have not been successful receiving it or any other VHF stations. I also have found that for optimum viewing of NBC I need to position the antenna back about 1 foot, but when I do I lose CBS. I have adjusted so I can receive both, but sometimes I can get audio drop off and slight freezes, especially with CBS. I believe it is OK to have to move the antenna back and forth, but inconvenient. However, if you live closer to broadcast stations, you should be very pleased with this antenna, which is a very good value. The amplifier has a thumb wheel to boost to the full 20db gain, but I have found I need it all the way up to get anything. I also discovered that both the rabbit ear antennas need to be fully extended, even to receive UHF (the oval antenna below is the UHF antenna)so there must be some sort of integration between the UHF and VHF antennas. One plus is the UHF antenna has a ball that allows full 360 adjustment left and right and up and down. I believe through experimentation with positioning, ideal signal can be received. Considering I live far away from the main stations, in the blue and mostly purple range, the fact I can get these stations so clear makes this a great value. One day, I may upgrade to at least an attic antenna with separate Pre-amp, but for 1/2 the price, the GE Omni antenna works as expected. Unfortunately, due to the 6 foot coax cable, I must keep the antenna fairly close to the TV. Considering I would spend minimum $40 a month for satellite or cable, investing in this antenna for about $27 to $29 dollars is a good deal. I recommend this antenna, especially if you live 30 miles or less from a large city.
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