"My TV reception is so clear; you’d think I had a
50-foot antenna (天线) on my
roof!" I’m amazed at the way technology has improved
television. From the silent film centuries ago to three-dimensional videos,
technology also changed the role TV sets have played in people’s daily life.
Developments in electronic circuits have resulted in TV sets that have sharper
pictures, brilliant colors and clearer sound. From the smallest portables
to wide-screen home theater systems, televisions continue to work better and
better as visual innovations are introduced. In addition, various TV programs,
from current news to entertainment programs, from talk shows to TV series, all
have greatly enriched people’s leisure life. When assessing the impact that
certain media have on public audiences, we must recognize that TV is the more
"socially accepted" media with greater appeal to us than radio. So is there
anyone who can deny the importance of TV even in this fast- developed century
Unfortunately, a television’s picture is only as good as the broadcast it’s
receiving, and even the world’s best televisions cannot make up for a weak or
distorted signal. Antenna technology has not kept pace with television design,
and the rabbit ears from the 1950s are not far removed from what’s available
today. Well, there’s finally been a quantum leap in the design of antennas, and
it’s the result of two patented components developed by scientists. These
improvements are the secret behind Emerson’s revolutionary new
antennas. Cable subscription solves the problem of getting the
signal to your television, but storms and other factors can result in cable
outages. If you prefer not to pay the rising monthly fees for cable or live in
an area where it’s not available, your picture is likely to be weak, undefined
and distorted. One way to improve your reception would be to
mount a large antenna on you roof. Unfortunately, most roof antennas are not
particularly pleasing to the eye and may even be prohibited in the area where
you live. Rabbit ear antennas don’t improve your picture to any great degree and
make your room look like something from an earlier decade. Most antennas need to
be aimed at the source of the broadcast and require tuning mechanisms to pick up
the signal dearly. Whether you live miles out in the country or
in a concrete building next door to a broadcast tower, bad reception can rob you
of the definition and color you were intended to see. The Optima antenna gives
you the signal-grabbing power of a large antenna in an unobvious, low-profile
size. In the past, creating an antenna with optimal (最佳的)
reception meant making it big, with a large amount of surface area. This
resulted in products that were large and unattractive or small and ineffective.
Either way, the aesthetic look of your room or house suffered.
Research and development tended to focus on the television, not on signal
reception...until now. Recently, a brilliant scientist in
Colorado developed an antenna that would maximize reception without being overly
conspicuous. Emerson, a leader in electronic technology, has now made this
innovation available to the public. At a lab in Colorado, they
developed two patented design improvements that made the Optima antenna
possible. First, they created a flexible circuit board with a serpentine (弯曲的)
antenna, resulting in a large surface area confined to a small space. Second,
they developed a technique that converts the copper shielding on the attached
cable to an additional signal receiver. This greatly enhances the antenna’s
reception power and allows you to tune the antenna by simply moving the cable!
The antenna works best at a range of up to 30 miles from the signal source. We
recommend an amplifier for reception up to 45 miles away. Ask your
representative for details. The handmade assembly is encased in
aircraft-grade plastic and high-density foam. The weather-resistant cover
is a neutral white and can be painted to match the color of the house or room.
Plus, the omni directional (全方位的) design allows you to mount the unit anywhere
you please. The Optima’s universal design makes it adaptable to any component,
and installation is a snap (迅速，容易). So sit back, relax and enjoy the dearest
picture you can get from your television. Call now to order the
small antennas that get big reception. They both come with a 90-day
manufacturer’s limited guarantee and Comtrad’s exclusive risk-free home trial.
Try them, and if you’re not completely satisfied, return them within 90 days for
a full "No Questions Asked" refund. Indoor/Outdoor Antenna
............................................... $ 69.95
$ 8 S & H Dishmate UHF/VHF Antenna
................................................... $ 69.95 $8
S & H ( Note that if you are a native of Virginia, you are required to
pay extra 4.5 percent sales tax. ) The Dishmate Antenna Mil work
with 18" dishes from RCA, Toshiba, ProScan, GE, Eurorat, Uniden, Sony and Hughes
DSS Satellite systems. Please specify model when ordering.
Please mention promotional code 3693-13947. For fastest
service, call toll-free 24 hours a day: 800 -992 -2966 To order
by mail, send check or money order for the total amount including S & H. To
charge it to your credit card, enclose your account number and expiration
date. Attention mini-dish owner: If you own a mini-dish
satellite system, you are aware of the off-air issue and are probably wondering
how you can pick up local broadcasts. After all, .what good are hundreds of
channels if you can’t find who won the local city council election. The Dishmate
harnesses the same technological innovations as the Optima TV antenna to give
you a powerful omni directional antenna that is virtually invisible. It is
compatible with a variety of systems and is easy to install. The price $ 69.95 doesn’t include S&H and ______ for a native of Virginia.