Antennas Direct going small at NAB
by Darren Murph 
posted Mar 22nd 2008 at 4:20PM
We've already seen Antennas Direct sizing down its antennas while still promising wicked long range, and apparently, it's making the small initiative official at NAB. Aside from showcasing the aforementioned ClearStream2, the all new Lacrosse Micron DTV antenna will also be making its debut. Designed specifically to "target post 2009 DTV frequencies," the Micron -- hailed as "rabbit ears on steroids" -- boasts a 8.6 dBi maximum gain, is up to 98-percent efficient and arrives in a 10- x 10-inch Radome. Lastly, the firm is all set to "announce a partnership with the NAB to develop a new CEA909A-compliant Indoor Smart Antenna," but it seems we'll have to wait until April to find out more on that one.
Filed under: Industry, Other hardware, OTA
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
TVGenius @ Mar 23rd 2008 1:04AM
Bring it on, let me try these beasts and then we'll see. I have a big-honkin' Terk outside and I still have problems dragging in consistent signals... both analog and digital.
RafaelAustin @ Mar 24th 2008 1:09AM
I'm very happy with my Antennas Direct DB2. I gave one to my parents and they pick up stations more than 50 miles away with it mounted inside a closet. I'm very interested to see what they come up with that's specifically for HDTV.
rich644 @ Mar 26th 2008 10:22PM
I have had great results with the DB2 as well. Better than any other bowtie designs I have tried. I am intrigued with the new Clearstreams, they have supposedly eliminated the problem of impedance mismatches,
I-Fan @ Apr 8th 2008 4:57PM
Smaller is better when it comes to the DB2