Terk Amplified Indoor AM/FM Antenna (PIB) Review

I live in what is called a "fringe area" on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We have a handful of local FM stations, but the best radio is just 50-90 miles north in Hampton Roads, VA. FM stations that come in well on your car stereo from these areas never seem to make into office and home stereo systems.

The TERK promises to amplify a signal if it's present. I live in a 3 story wood frame house, on top of a 30 ft sand dune, so altitude should be excellent for this type of antenna.The wood frame house should not block FM signals. No dice. 50 kw FM atations 40 miles north (Hertford, NC) and south (Englehard, NC) came in no better on the TERK than on a typical factory supplied dipole. 100KWer's in Tidewater such as WMYK (93.7), with a 1000 ft tower 50 miles north are barely registering on my Sony tuner. These stations come in fine on my Bose Wave and assorted portables. High end systems lack the "sensitivity" of smaller radios when it comes to boosting FM signals, and the TERK can't seem to overcome that problem.

My advice? If you want a solid signal for your high end system, and you live in a fringe area, go with either an outdoor TV antenna, or if possible, mount one in your attic. The FM radio band in wedged right between TV channels 6 and 7, so any outdoor TV antenna will do the trick. If you are confined to an apartment, I have no advice other than "save your money" and try other alternatives.

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Product Description:
The TERK AM/FM Pi is a compact, yet highly powerful antenna that was designed specifically for anyone who wants to improve their AM/FM radio reception. Its built-in signal amplifier can be adjusted to the optimum level to either strengthen reception of weaker or distant stations or to avoid over-boosting stronger or closer ones. The Pi was also constructed as two antennas in one, featuring separate AM and FM antennas in a single housing.The AM/FM Pi combines cutting-edge design with the latest in technology. The Pi is easy-to-install and its unique design allows it to blend with most decors. With the emergence of new technology in radio broadcasting, the AM/FM Pi was designed to be digital broadcast radio ready.Only TERK antennas feature the Gamma Loop technology. It reduces the background broadcast noise level, thus increasing the signal-to-noise ratio for higher quality radio reception. The Pi is actually constructed as two antennas in one, with separate AM and FM antennas in a single housing. Its AM loop is movable and swings away from the FM antenna for optimum AM reception. The Pi features TERK's patented Non - Coinduction circuitry to isolate the antennas from one another and eliminate interference.

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