View Full Version : Indoor Antena Problem
ClearView
08-01-2002, 10:33 PM
OK. I tried SEVERAL different brands of indoor antena for my tv.
NONE really helped. include Terk TV50.
Does any1 know who sells the antena named. "Silver Arrow"?
DVDETC magazine said that's probably the best overall indoor antena for people who have problem recepting DTV signals.
and they mentioned Zenith has them. but I couldn't find that antena from their web site. Does any knows about this antena?
Ratman
08-02-2002, 06:35 AM
Sure it wasn't "Silver Sensor"?
JoeInBH
08-02-2002, 09:18 AM
I know you asked about a better antenna (and I am sure you've spent the requisite hours trying to adjust the antennas you have tried), but might I recommend thinking about a better receiver. Using the 2nd generation Samsung SIR-T150 I had occassional dropouts and would sometimes have to adjust the antenna for various stations - all this after spending the hours to get it "just right." I just got a 3rd generation T151, I plugged in my antenna, and everything comes in great - all with very little adjusting. What is a "no signal" on one receiver may be a great signal on another. If you're interested in DirecTV as well, the T160 is either available now or very shortly and uses the same OTA tuner as the T151.
Joe
ClearView
08-04-2002, 05:08 PM
so this samsung T151 can lock on low signals??
If so how low can you go without picxel break out?
JoeInBH
08-05-2002, 06:58 PM
The SIR-T151 represents signal strength by bars of strength - there is no numerical reading like on some STB's. There are probably about 12 bars of strength. With 2 showing, one of my local stations comes in with virtually no pixelation. I have trolleys, busses and trucks going right by my window - that's really the only thing that ever causes pixelation. I can get more "bars of strength" by plugging in the antenna, but I find I also get more dropouts that way.
Retailers realize that an OTA receiver is a hit-or-miss product, so I'd recommend picking one up and trying it out to see how well it works in your location. The SIR-T150 has been out for awhile. It actually has a list price higher than the T151, but you're more likely to get it as an open-box or factory refurb. special. I tried both and the T151 works better for me, but the T150 underwent several software upgrades, so some T150's might be as good as the T151. I'd give one of them a try before assuming indoor won't work for you.
Joe
ClearView
08-11-2002, 10:33 PM
thanks 4 the advice.
T151 sounds good. i'll give it a try this weekend.
Phoenix_Trotwell
09-15-2002, 02:04 AM
If you are still interested in the "Silver Sensor", get your hands on the July/August issue of "The Perfect Vision". The HDTV expert for the magazine talks (raves) about this indoor antenna. Details are also provided in contacting the supplier (Price is $35). Good luck
