Most Helpful Customer Reviews
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Balance Between Size, Sensitivity, Directionality and Cost, September 15, 2009
This review is from: Winegard HD-6000 FM and HD Digital Antenna (Electronics)
When I replaced my old analog FM tuner with a new one that receives HD, I was not satisfied with the signal strength and quality that I was getting from HD via my indoor dipole antenna. It was time for me to upgrade and this was the solution. I chose this antenna because it has a reasonable price, is a classic Yagi design and is light in weight. I live in a two-story house, but mounted this antenna above the gable of a single-story addition. Because I live about halfway between New York City and Philadelphia I installed a rotor, so I can aim this antenna in different directions from inside. My installation places the antenna about 20 feet above the ground. I was prepared to mount this antenna higher if necessary but it works just fine where it is. Since this antenna is lightweight and has little wind loading, no guy wires or special bracing were necessary. I have posted a photo of this installation on the product page. My reception has been excellent. I can clearly receive not only all of the FM stations in New York City (about 60 miles away) and Philadelphia (about 55 miles away), I can also receive many other FM stations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. At some places on my tuner's dial, I can rotate this antenna and pick up more than one station on the same frequency from different directions. Thus far this antenna has survived ice storms, several New Jersey winters and a hurricane and is still going strong. Overall, I am pleased with my purchase.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great FM signal Reception, January 4, 2009
This review is from: Winegard HD-6000 FM and HD Digital Antenna (Electronics)
I recently bought a Boston Acoustics Horizon tabletop radio (love it) and thought I'd add an outdoor FM antenna to peak out the performance. Good reception turned into great reception. Money well spent.
I don't have a local HD radio station in my area with programing I care for so I haven't bought an HD radio tuner yet so I can't comment on HD reception. I may take the plunge, buy an HD radio tuner and see if this antenna will pull in the stations I'd like to hear in HD.
I know that for regular FM reception this is a good antenna and works great for me.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK Small Antenna, October 5, 2010
A Kid's Review
This review is from: Winegard HD-6000 FM and HD Digital Antenna (Electronics)
I am using this product to receive a distant FM station, and it is works just as expected. I don't have a lot of hope for long-term survival of this item because it seems a little "lightly" built, but for now it's fine. For those considering an FM antenna, there is no substitute for a good, outdoor antenna if you have the freedom to install one. It will make your FM reception far more reliable than just using some sort of indoor antenna.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
|