Technabob » signal http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 20:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Portable HDTV Antenna: Powerq Powerhd-100 Packs a Punch in a Portable Package http://technabob.com/blog/2009/05/11/portable-hdtv-antenna-powerq-powerhd-100/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/05/11/portable-hdtv-antenna-powerq-powerhd-100/#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 12:10:19 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=12757 If you’ve put off getting ready for the final analog to digital television transition, and don’t want to bother with cable or satellite, your only choice is over-the-air digital TV. This sub-compact antenna is designed to help ease the transition without cluttering your tabletop with a giant antenna.

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PowerQ’s PowerHD-100 antenna is only 6.5″ wide, but delivers strong digital signal reception despite it’s size. PowerQ claims their compact powered antenna can grab OTA HDTV and SDTV digital signals from as far as 60 miles away.

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Measuring just 6.5″(w) x 2.2″(d) x 1.5″(h), the minuscule antenna is small enough to throw in your backpack or briefcase. And since it can run off of USB or battery power, it’s the perfect companion for laptops with digital TV tuners built-in or those add-on USB ATSC tuner sticks.

You can find the PowerHD-100 antenna over at Amazon for $49.99 (USD).

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Just press the clearly marked face button on Wi-Fi Detecting Watch, and it’ll indicate signal strength on a scale from 0 to 8. It’s a handy way to tell what direction you need to move in to get a better connection when you’re sitting at your neighborhood coffee shop. In addition to the wireless signal strength meter, the watch offers world time clock, alarm and calendar functionality, and a bright EL backlight.

The Wi-Fi Detecting Watch is available from ThinkGeek for about 30 bucks.

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