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Tandy Outdoor Digital TV Antenna at Dick Smith $10 Save $30 to $69

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Tandy Outdoor Digital TV Antenna at Dick Smith $10 Save $30 to $69
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Jackson on 19/12/2015 - 23:08 files.ozbargain.com.au (1075 clicks)
Last edited 20/12/2015 - 12:34

I saw this at Bondi Junction and it showed it was down from 40 bucks to 10, however it looks like an identical antenna but branded dick smith rather than Tandy is selling for 79 bucks (the antenna above the Tandy in the picture. So it's somewhere between 30 and 69 off. Tried to find online but couldn't.

No idea about how good the antenna is but will be testing it out in a week or so.

Edit: having looked at the contents of the box and instructions it's a very easy installation and comes complete with everything you need to set it up (only thing you may want to add is a wall plate for a professional finish).

Electrical & Electronics Antenna Digital TV

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  • miq on 19/12/2015 - 23:12
    +6

    Tandy? Haha wow, there's a blast from the past!

    • Jackson on 19/12/2015 - 23:25

      Yeah after they dropped the Tandy name for some shops there was still some stock that was being branded Tandy but not sure when this stopped.

  • jv on 19/12/2015 - 23:16
    +10

    Tandy Outdoor Digital TV Antenna

    Doesn't seem Realistic…

    • miq on 19/12/2015 - 23:56

      hahah!

  • Ali1976 on 19/12/2015 - 23:38

    I puchased one. This antenna is available at most DSE's in Adelaide. Did a quick setup of the antenna and I was able to receive 8 channels relating to channel 9. Will put more effort to see if other channels can be tuned also.

    • Jackson on 19/12/2015 - 23:39

      What was your situation before getting this antenna?

      • jv on 20/12/2015 - 00:07
        +5

        Happily married.

        • spackbace on 20/12/2015 - 00:27
          +6

          I thought that's an oxymoron?

  • El Grande on 20/12/2015 - 01:31
    +2

    I don't have an antenna plug in my bedroom. Can I chuck this antenna behind the TV or does it have to be "Outdoor".

    • Russ on 20/12/2015 - 09:35

      This antenna is an contains an amplifier, which is why it requires a power supply. An amplifier is not normally needed for TV reception in metro areas, it could make the signal too strong for your TV to handle.

      You could use it indoors, but un-amplified "rabbit ears" TV antennas cost about the same price, and you won't need to bolt them to the wall.

      The main advantage of mounting an antenna outdoors is that you have enough space to mount a directional antenna, and can get a clear "line of sight" signal from the transmitter. Non-directional antennas (like the one in this deal) pick up signals from all directions, including reflected signals from people moving about in the same room as the antenna, and reception will often suffer.

      • Jackson on 21/12/2015 - 00:31

        The power supply is not required unless the tv/stb/recorder doesn't supply enough power from its antenna socket. I asked the employee about this and he said pretty much everything does nowadays, but they still include the power supply. Mind you he may be wrong, would be good if someone could confirm

  • zombie hunter on 20/12/2015 - 06:56
    -1

    Returned item
    Reason: after roof collapse during the storm no longer needed

  • wfdTamar on 20/12/2015 - 08:49
    +1

    $47 on Dick Smith eBay. Looks very similar to the Dick Smith White one - only black and the bends in the loops of antenna aren't so tight.

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TANDY-CN1025-COMPACT-OUTDOOR-DIGI…

    Tandy CN1025 Compact Outdoor Digital TV Antenna (Black)
    Condition: Brand New

    The CN1025 is specially designed for digital TV broadcasting reception. With state-of-art low noise amplifier technology and circuitry, it can provide reception in areas with medium to strong digital TV signals, whilst offering a compact and stylish housing design.

    With UV resistant construction and water-resistant sealing, this antenna can be installed on your wall, window-shelter and with the pole fixing kit, you can mount this antenna on a wooden or metal pole (not supplied). With its special multi-directional re-orientable mounting you can turn your antenna in a wide range of directions to optimise your TV's reception.

    Features

    Compact and stylish design
    Wall-mounted or pole-mounted installation
    Power 240AC/DC9V (or STB 5Volt power if available)
    Low noise amplifier technology
    High directionality
    Water resistant and anti UV housing
    Ideal for good to medium signal areas
    Specifically designed for digital TV; suits all Australian UHF channel and VHF channels 6 to 12

  • dins on 20/12/2015 - 09:47
    +1

    Great antenna was going to post this few days back but forgot hahaha. Plus you can use it indoors the unit is fairly small (prolly somewhere around 30cm) and seems to work quite well. Much better than the $50 indoor antenna I have. Bargain for a tenner :)

  • hollykryten on 20/12/2015 - 10:03
    +1

    They must have found a bunch of old Tandy stock that was out the back of a warehouse for so many years.

    • Jackson on 20/12/2015 - 12:16

      Yeah but the funny thing about this post is the same antenna on the shelf next to it in a different box for $79! Obviously they ordered new stock without getting rid of the old stock, and even years later they still haven't got rid of it.

  • S7iCkSt3R on 21/12/2015 - 14:35

    Thanks, picked up the last one off the shelf in the Adelaide Store (Gawler Place). Will put it inside the roof of my new house which is due to be completed in April. Hopefully I will get decent reception from it.

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