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 Retail $129.95
Godar Model 2A Deluxe HD/VHF/UHF/HDTV /FM antenna
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Godar on a Rotor
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Model 2A DELUXE fits easly in small attic spaces

Another View Of the Model 2
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Common Antenna rotor is used with pipe and wood plank support

Model 2A deluxe in Crosspattern
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Approx 2 feet or more is required for best seperation

              Retails at $99.95

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ANTENNA FOR DIGITAL HD RADIO,HD TELEVISION & FM STEREO BROADCASTS   

Model 2A Deluxe receives standard analog VHF/UHF & digital high definition television signals(HDTV).In addition, does a superb job with high definition HD radio in fringe city areas.This antenna will receive HD radio and TV signals up to 30 miles transmitting tower.2A deluxe will solve most if not all high definition TV and radio reception problems.

 2A was designed for placement on hometheater shelfs,stereo racks,second floor areas,high rise apartments/condos and attics.*This antenna is easy to install requireing no tools or hardware for mounting. You can lay this antenna right on the attic floor.*May be mounted on a rotor in the attic for 360 degree reception.A few of our customers have used four nylon ropes supporting 2A deluxe on a wood plank.Others have placed this antenna on a common cardboard box.

For FM and HD radio reception,antenna can be used in doors near your receiver.Model 2A deluxe can be used in pairs for multi-directional reception.

Looking for an EASY install high performance antenna that will deliver great reception on all fronts?.The Godar model 2A Deluxe is for you.

(*See attic photos below)

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FM Stereo and HD radio applications:

Model 2A deluxe is an outstanding near city fringe indoor FM/HD radio antenna .*This antenna can receive analog FM stations up to 100 miles away.
 
2A has the ability to receive most local difficult to receive lower powered FM stations clearly.Antenna is ideal for the home,club, or office. You can use this antenna on first floor areas for FM stereo reception.

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Technical Specifications. 

1,Model 2A deluxe incorporates a large 14 element log periodic with extended 18" reflectors for added gain across the frequency's.

2,Antenna receives analog TV, VHF/UHF + HDTV digital TV & HD RADIO/ scanner/VHF HI/and FM stereo.

3,Polarization: Horizontal,This antenna is designed to lay flat.

4,SWR:Less than 1.5 at 100 MHZ.

5,Frequency ranges:VHF 50 to 180MHZ VHF-HI 144.0 to 148.0 MHZ/-UHF,HD-470 to 890MHZ/ FM 87 to 108MHZ/ Additional Frequency's /Police,air Traffic control,weather band,ship to shore 1.8 to 4.0 MHZ/ 28.0 to 29.7MHZ /26.925 to 27.230 MHZ. Tested to the 6GHZ Frequency range.Receives closed circuit video transmissions.

7,Highly "directional" design for pinpoint station clarity.Eliminates pixel distortions in high definition digital broadcast signals.Station blinking in and out on HD radio.Prevents TV pictures from blinking in and out.Picture freezing etc.Zooms in on all low powerd local and fringe FM  stereo stations.

8,Passive non amplified design.No signal amplifier (uses no electricity)

9,Excellent for high end Fm stereo tuner applications.
Performs well in severe multi-path situations like mountain valleys or downtown city areas.
Antenna also reduces background noise across the FM band.*Model 2A Deluxe has tested to receive Fm stations up to 100+ miles away. 1 to 40 mile range is typical for FM reception and this antenna.Your area can and will vary.
Directional design helps receiver lock in on weak FM analog and HD radio stations.

10,2A may be used in pairs for omni-directional TV/HDTV/HD radio or FM analog,scanner reception.(see last photo on right side of page)You will have "two" highly directional antennas receiving signals from*four directions(2 FM signals being optimal).Two antenna are placed in a cross formation pattern separated by a 3 ft spacer.This configeration can be north, south, east,west or north east,south east etc.Cardboard or wooden box's are ideal for support of the second antenna.Model 2's are connected in series with a common 2 set cable coupler.*One can achieve reception from 4 directions with-out the use of a rotor. Ideal set-up where station towers are located in opposite directions.

* Although coax inputs are considered antenna front.This antenna can receive stations from the opposite direction(not as strong as the coax front).You point the coax side to the desired station direction for best signal gain.You can receive at least two weak FM/ TV/and HD radio stations from opposite directions useing two directional antennas in series. Some users reported multiple weak stations received using this configuration.Great for someone who lives near two or more city areas.Ideal set-up for FM,HD radio or TV/HDTV stations transmitting towers in opposite directions.

11,Coax input is considered antenna Front(point to direction station transmitting towers for maxium signal gain).

12,Cabinet size: Length 52" by width 9.1/2 ,1" in height.

13, We supply a 6ft coax cable with this antenna.Lengths from 25 to 75 feet of RG6U cable can be added with little signal loss for remote area installs like attics.

A note on Omni-directional antennas:Why many do not work receiving weak stations.

Omni design receives local strong signals 360 degrees at constant set gain.In other words,all directions same signal strength. Omni antennas can NOT zoom or focus in on a weak transmitting station.You have SET signal gain pattern in all directions.This is why directional antennas are superior. They can be angled and will have superior lock-in power on a weak signal for maximum gain.

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Godar Test and measurement report for distant FM reception.


*Original Model 2a Deluxe lab testing was conducted in the east side of the city of Phoenix in the state of Arizona.Our findings Are as follows. 

Antenna was placed 6 to 8 ft off ground level indoors.Located inside a one story brick building.

Antenna was pointed in all directions.


2A deluxe received 8 Fm stations 100+ miles away.Typical meter measurements at *one quarter signal strength. We used signal measuring equipment and a variety of consumer FM tuners from high-end to low end.
(please visit our tuner page on this site) Click on the FM tuner tab.


Each tuner,receiver has its own unique specification. No two tuner models are the same.Even same model numbered tuners can have slight differences in performance.Some tuners do better on a signal while others fall short.In some cases, a FM station signal will be missing all together on a given tuner model.We used a variety of vintage tube and early Japanese/European models.Also used more recent quartz locking tunning systems found in current home theater receivers.


City of Tucson is one example at 100 miles away from our location.We can receive five Tuscon Arisona stations clear(with a stereo signal) with a varity of Fm tuners from low to High-end.


 *Another city we received was Prescott AZ at 130 miles away. This station came in weak at best.This station was still listenable inspite of the background noise.


Antenna pointed south-eastern direction for the city of Tucson.

Many customers have posted reviews with similar experiences on distant reception with the model 2A Deluxe.Long distant FM reception is possible depending on your location.


Antenna placement and good tuner gear will provide the user best results. Your area and elevation can play a role on your reception.Typical Fm reception for most users averages from 10 to 40 miles. We have found over the years in most cases, the user is trying to improve one or two local weak FM stations.This is why they purchase a better FM antenna.

*One quarter or 1/25th signal strength out of a possible 100.

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Best way to test to see if you can receive a weak FM station in your area.


First:


Try your car stereo outside your home. Move the car to check your stations signal.

If the station is present, there's a good chance you can receive that station in your home using one of our antennas.


Second:


Take a portable FM transistor radio or boom Box and try in different locations near your stereo system.If one can extend there flat lead to a common wire dipole antenna,move it in different areas of your stereo room.


Still no luck in your home?.

Place some batterys in the AM/FM boom box and try the attic.Tune to the desired station or stations.


Move the boom box antenna rod in different directions and areas of the attic. Once a good signal location is found, mark it with a string or tape for future antenna placement.


System in the basement?.Reception is always difficult in these areas.
We have some reports from customers placing the antenna in a first or second floor closet. They drilled a hole threw the floor and fed the cable into the closet.Antenna sits in a shelf.

Others would feed the cable out the basement window and run along the side of the house.Then run the cable into the attic threw a window corner frame.Cable can also be fed under the roof eve.Antenna maybe be placed under outside eves.Antenna must be covered from rain and sun.


To purchase this fine antenna,click on the Godar dealer links tab located on the left side of this page.

                          
   Model 2A deluxe Retail price $129.95  On sale at selected dealers

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