Summary: I'm using the TV5 for OTA HDTV in Boston, MA. Generally performs as advertised. Very sensitive to direction. Ironically, I'm picking up RI signals for major networks rather than local Boston signals. Likely related to geography. Unit functions exactly as advertised, got a great price at B&H photo with quick shipping. Recommended. Can't give a fair comparison with other antennae, because I haven't tried them.

Summary: This is a great antenna! I did have a amplified antenna before and it simply did not work well. with the TERK TV5 I get amazing signal strength on all the channels i got before plus 1 more channel that I couldn't get before. I think the secret is not only the fact that it has 40db of gain but it is a low noise amplifier.

Summary: Someone gave me an old style antennae with a booster attachment and it worked OK, but it required radical adjustment for certain channels, then during a surgical recovery period, I paid for cable for a couple of months, but when I had the cable turned off, I couldn't get the old boosted antennae to restore the usual network (ABC, CBS, NBC, PAX, PBS, UPN AND WB{local}) reception.
So did some research booster antennas and found this item advertised at a local big screen TV retailer. As they were highly recognized for being hi-quality and hi-tech, I did some more research on the TERK TV5 and while there were very few, (apparently this a reasonably new product), all the reviews I found were positive, so I ordered one oneline (saved $10 over the local retailer).
I installed the antennae in a matter of minutes (very simple design) and plugged it in.
Turned the TV on and VOILA! instant reception in the above channels and a few others too.
I am VERY pleased and satisfied, requires little or no adjustment (for my area) between channels.