Philips SDV2940/27 UHF Digital and Analog Indoor/Outdoor TV Antenna

by Philips

Product Details

User Manual [338kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 13.9 x 5.1 inches ; 2.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001K7ID60
• Item model number: SDV2940/27
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
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Product Description

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 weatherproof and paintable allowing you to customize the appearance of the aerial to match your indoor or outdoor décor. Antenna comes with mounting kit and 20 feet of coaxial cable.

Customer Reviews

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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product. It srprised me, October 29, 2009

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This review is from: Philips SDV2940/27 UHF Digital and Analog Indoor/Outdoor TV Antenna (Electronics)

I tried SDV2750/27 first after read some recommendation. It worked. I did get a lot more channels. But, I didn't get the VHF channel as it advertised, and some channels are not stable. Then I tried this SDV2940/27. It is much, much better. I even get more channels. I was not a believer of amplified antenna before since I thought it aplify noise as well as signals. I had not expected it to works so well. It really surprised me. I live in down town San Jose, the the antenna find about 50 channels. 90% of them are very clear like using the cable TV. Many of them have clear 6-channel suround sound. It really worth it.

Amazon is great. I haven't got any hassel in returning the first SDV2750/27 antenna.

56 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Rabbit Ears vs. Philips sdv2940 antenna, November 2, 2009

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J. Cullen "researcher" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips SDV2940/27 UHF Digital and Analog Indoor/Outdoor TV Antenna (Electronics)

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.

30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good indoor reception despite the indirect signals, August 26, 2009

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T. Sun "Harry" (New York, NY, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Philips SDV2940/27 UHF Digital and Analog Indoor/Outdoor TV Antenna (Electronics)

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.