Philips SDV2940/27 UHF Digital and Analog Indoor/Outdoor TV Antenna
Philips SDV2940 antenna is scientifically designed to improve analog and digital UHF reception. The compact design of the antenna is very versatile and can be used both outdoors and indoors and can be mounted to walls, railings or any sturdy base. The 18dB amplification boosts weak signals, expanding your reception range and allowing you to receive more signals over a greater distance – ideal for those who live in urban or suburban areas. The surface of the antenna is weatherpro…
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November 25th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Installed this on a pole on the roof, and got more digital channels and sub channels than I knew there were (over 30) on my first attempt at positioning.
For comparison – indoors at the same home with the same tuner, another amplified antenna gave me only three channels.
I’d say it works.
Nit to pick – I wish it came with another rubber boot, rather than just the one on the included cable.
November 25th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
I compared the Philips sdv2940 antenna to a standard “rabbit ears” antenna (made by RCA purchased at Walmart, $10).
I live on the bottom of a hill on the wrong side from the TV towers. I have very sketchy TV signals which are very sensitive to the orientation of the antenna.
The reception with the this antenna was NOT noticably better than using rabbit ears. I tested the signal strength through a TV tuner card in my computer. Most of the channels had very similar signal strength. The rabbit ears picked up a couple channels that the Philips antenna didn’t and vica versa. There was no clear winner between the two as far as reception goes. Also the Philips antenna has to use the included powered amplifier or you get no signal at all. That said there are some compelling reasons to use the Philips antenna.
Pros:
– compact design; not gangly like rabbit ears
– can be mounted on a variety of surfaces, such on the wall or in a window frame or a pole, using the included mounting hardware
– can be mounted outside
Cons:
– no better reception than rabbit ears
– costs 3x as much as rabbit ears
– Must use the included inline amplifier to get any signal which requires power. This can be installed right before your TV so it isn’t too much of a hassle.
Summary:
Don’t expect improved reception, but it is a much more compact, aesthetic and versatile way to get the same signal you can from rabbit ears.
November 25th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
I use this as an indoor antenna. My living room is not facing the TV broadcast signal directly. Without the amplifier, the signals are too weak. But with amplifier, the HD channels are as clear as you can get from the Cable.