New York, NY, May 17, 2007 – Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of The Best Indoor Television Antenna, chosen over other models in tests by The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute for its ability to provide clear channel reception with minimal image ghosting.

“For 23 years, The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute has been testing products to determine the most outstanding in a given category,” explained Tara-Ann Dugan, Supervisor of Product Research at The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute.

Tested in urban, suburban, and rural environments, The Best Tested Antenna received UHF, VHF, and high-definition transmissions. The antenna had only six channels out of 31 tested that received poor reception and did not have any ghosting occurrences in suburban or rural settings. Gain is a measurement used to determine the amount of signal an antenna can collect, and our indoor antenna recorded a gain of 20-25 db—twice as many decibels than the antenna that placed second.

An integrated high-gain amplifier ensures optimal reception of weak or distant signals, and when the antenna is not in use it folds flat and the 34-inch dipoles retract into the unit, creating a limited footprint that allows for unobtrusive setup on small televisions.

“The antenna displayed 17 static-free, crystal clear channels,” adds Dugan, “and when used with a high-definition television, it received local high-definition broadcasts.”

The indoor antenna has a rotary head that tilts 90° and swivels 160° and it allows you to change between an antenna or cable signal at a touch of a button. The Best Indoor Television Antenna is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $39.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

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