Antennas Direct PF7 Picture Frame HDTV Antenna
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Manufacturer: Antennas DirectModel: PF7
Color: Cherry
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Customer Review: Surprisingly powerful for an unamplified antenna
Summary: 5 Stars
Before buying the Antennas Direct PF7 picture frame antenna, I had owned the Terk HDTVa, Winegard SS-3000, and Philips MANT510. Of these four antennae, the Terk got the best reception for me, but its awkward shape didn't fit anywhere in my small apartment. I bought the Winegard and Philips antennae in hopes that their unique shapes would let them fit better in my home theater. Unfortunately, they didn't get very good reception unless I precariously balanced them in odd locations.
Finally, I discovered the Antennas Direct PF7 and it's ALMOST perfect. Unlike my three previous antennae, the PF7 does not have its own amplifier. However, because of its unique design, I'm able to mount it on a north-facing wall so it gets me almost as good of reception as the previous three amplified antennae. I believe that if I just buy a third-party amplifier, I'll get perfect reception with this thing.
The cherry wood frame looks great from a distance, but it's just made of particle board material and it feels a little flimsy. Fortunately, the actual antenna is the picture frame backing, which is held on by four pivoting pins located on the wooden frame. Most picture frames share this design so you can probably find another 8x10 frame that suits your decor and just swap the cardboard back for the PF7 antenna.
The mounting hole is a protruding plastic piece that sticks out of the back of the antenna plate. This is different than most picture frames which have the mount attached to the frame. The mount sticks out a bit to allow room for the permanently attached coaxial cable to dangle down behind the antenna. This means that the picture frame can't be mounted flush against your wall, but it's really not that noticeable.
Pros:
- Amazing reception for an unamplified antenna. It almost matches the performance of my Terk, Philips, and Winegard antennae.
- Looks great mounted above my HDTV.
- The wooden frame can be replaced with any standard 8x10 picture frame that uses pivoting pins to hold the frame backing in place.
Cons:
- The coaxial cable is permanently attached to the antenna.
- Because of the thick coaxial cable, the picture frame cannot mount flush against the wall, but it's not that noticeable.
- The wooden frame could be a little higher quality, but it's really not bad.
Overall, I'm extremely happy with this purchase because it provides an ingenious and elegant alternative to having a giant HDTV antenna in my living room. My only other complaint isn't really against the PF7. I just wish Antennas Direct offered a larger, more powerful version! A 16x10 picture frame antenna would be awesome.
Description of Antennas Direct PF7 Picture Frame HDTV Antenna
For those looking for a powerful but discreet digital antenna the PF7 is the answer. This antenna utilizes powerful UHF elements hidden in an attractive cherry wood picture frame that holds an 8" x 10" photo. The frame includes both a wall hanger and table mount and installs in seconds. Like most indoor antennas it performs best in strong signal areas (usually within 15 miles of the transmitter).Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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