Terk Hdr-I High-Definition Indoor Radio Antenna Review

My HD radio is a Sony XDR-S3HD. So this comparison is only true for this radio and my location (just north of Washington DC). I tried the accompanying wire and dipole antennas first, and then tried this Terk HDRI Antenna and a Philips Magnavox MANT-110 Indoor Passive Antenna. The Terk box says it is specifically for HD radio. The Philips box says it is for VHF/UHF/FM/HDTV.

The dipole worked best overall of the two included with the Sony but I experienced a number of drops when there was movement, either by myself or even my cats, on the far side of the antenna relative to the general direction of the station's tower that I was tuned into. The Terk (with the gain set to the maximum) and the Philips both worked better in this regard resulting in practically no drops in the same scenarios.

The Terk costs 36.14 on sale; the Philips costs 9.99. So the Philips wins on price. Here's the shocking thing. When I tried to tune into WAMU-HD3 or WTOP-HD3 or WCPS-HD3, the Terk had trouble picking up the signal unless I was positioned just right in the room (for example, if I was 5 feet from the antenna but not 3 feet, or if my TV was on, or...). The Philips has no problem picking up these stations regardless! This makes the Terk very much a disappointment. The Terk did not pick up any additional HD channel 2 stations compared with the Philips (the ones I can't pick up currently on a regular basis are WWWT, WPGC, WBIG and WPRS). So if you're having problems with the wire or dipole antenna, then my suggestion is to pick up the Philips or some other cheap indoor FM antenna and forgo spending money on this overpriced Terk.

Magnavox MANT-110 Indoor Passive Antenna

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Product Description:
Terk HDR-1 HD radio antennas are optimized for HD radio reception. Their high-gain, ultra low noise amplifiers and high band separation will ensure the best possible customer satisfaction with digital radio receivers as well as help minimize returns. Today, many local radio stations broadcast digital streams known as HD radio (Hybrid Digital Radio), allowing your to enjoy your favorite FM and AM stations with unprecedented audio quality and with track titles and artist names displayed on your receiver. Stations also have the ability to multi-cast giving you access to more channels than ever before. Best of all is HD is completely free, no subscriptions fees.

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