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It is true that the HDX1000 is a Tv antenna however the reception ability is severely compromised in favor of , Looks , Aesthetics , the reception ability of UHF channels 14 thru 51 is no better then a loop of wire and the reception ability of the VHF channels 7 thru 13 worse then a loop of wire.

When Tv signals travel through long lengths coax wire and splitters , signal strength is reduced , so the HDX1000 has a small amplifier that makes up the difference of signal loss through coax and a splitter.

The HDX1000 is designed for certain type and kind of reception situation , like your reception situation , a apartment dweller that has little or no rights for installing a antenna outside.

The rights issue.
That is why I asking to the point questions about the patio , you do have the right to install a better antenna on a patio or balcony. But the patio or balcony needs to be in a position so that a better antenna will have a good shot at the Tv transmitters.

Any way on to the next antenna.

The Winegard SS1000 Square Shooter , is also designed for , Looks , Aesthetics , has about the same reception ability as the HDX1000 but has no amplifier.



The reason that indoor antennas with amplifiers are not very effective is because inside of a dwelling there high levels of electric and electronic noise , the amplifier in a indoor antenna amplifies the noise along with the Tv signals.
The noise interferences with reception and can be the cause of bad reception or no reception.


Outside antennas are exposed to a lot less noise. So amplifiers with outside antennas are often used when required.

Before your next move consult tvfool first and move to a place that has a good view of the Tv transmitters.