Summary: I bought this antenna to replace my storm damage directional TV antenna. I was thinking I would not need a rotor with this antenna. I mounted it at 30 ft. and it did not receive a clear picture on even the best station in the area. Totally worthless as a UHF TV antenna!!

Summary: I was using a $19 RadioShack UHF/VHF indoor hoop type antenna for OTA HD/Digi broadcasts. It got 90% of the local channels but often needed adjustment. Being too lazy I sprang for the TV55 and their SatDish mounted unit.. They both sucked,, the best of the lot was about half as effective as the $19 indoor Radioshack..

I have nothing against Terk nor have an explanation for this.. However, by virtue of the fact that a friend, who actually lives closer to the transmitters, had the exact same experience is interesting. In his case, he was talked into buying a $300 Terk with his new HD Mitsu.. A week of non-stop dropouts resulted in the retailer coming out to get it down. Once removed, they were asked to try another antenna on the same mast,, Boooya,, an old $20 UHF/VHF ChannelMaster worked like a charm...

Summary: I concur with the last 2 reviews. I have it mounted ouside my windowsill on the second floor with no trees or other obstructions around and the business end pointed toward all of the broadcast stations in the city. I live in the city and am no more that 15 miles from all the broadcast stations. Reception from most stations got noticeably better w/ the antenna, but one actually got worse and none come in flawlessly. Flipping the amplifier switch to \"ON\" doesn't help and sometimes makes it worse. I am disappointed w/ the performace and don't see how the thing could possibly help high def broadcasts. Will probably return it to the retailer soon.