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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works like a charm!, July 18, 2010
This review is from: Winegard HD-6010 HD FM Radio Antenna (Electronics)
I've been on a long quest to get clear reception of my favorite radio station -- 60 miles away. I live in hilly, rural country, though I'm on one of those hills, which should help. The flexible dipole that came with my receiver wouldn't receive this station at all. I tried various "powered"(amplified) antennae that sit on the table -- loops, pyramids. One of them got me fuzzy reception, but that's it. I also tried a powered "bar-like" antenna mounted outdoors on the side of my house -- again with fuzzy reception. And then I tried a long (5-foot), spike-like antenna (quite expensive!); mounted on the best wall-location inside my garage, it worked reasonably well, though with some ever-present static. It was tolerable. Finally, I tried this Winegard HD-6010, post-mounted on the ceiling inside of my garage. Perfect! No static. I'm in heaven. I think powered antennae are just gimmicks -- amplified static. Go with basic physics and get yourself an omnidirectional like this one, appropriately located.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Better then an indoor, June 28, 2010
This review is from: Winegard HD-6010 HD FM Radio Antenna (Electronics)
Showed up on time and in good condition. I was using a home made mast mounted dipole type antenna for my FM, and replaced it with this one. If your just looking for a inexpensive FM antenna this might be good for you.Some stations showed a very small improvement. But it was an improvement. I'm in a rural, (major city is 50 miles away) and have some hills to deal with. With city's in two opposite directions. This antenna is not as directional as a simple dipole, so some stations that were weak from the other direction are now acceptable. So, if your looking for a non directional antenna that is a little better then a dipole, and can be mast mounted, that doesn't cost a lot of money this might be a good choice. But don't expect any miracles.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great antenna, March 4, 2011
This review is from: Winegard HD-6010 HD FM Radio Antenna (Electronics)
We're about 80 miles from the main FM transmitters. We've been getting an indifferent signal on an in-house dipole. I finally found that Winegard was still making this turnstile antenna, so it saved me from having to try to put something together. The antenna is inexpensive, simple, moderate sized and effective. Where before we were getting a decidedly marginal signal, now we get a solid signal. No more background hiss or tuner hunt.
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