Antennas Direct taking preorders for ClearStream2 OTA antenna
Well in time for the analog shutoff, even for the test subjects in Wilmington, NC, Antennas Direct is rolling out its long-range UHF/VHF ClearStream2 antenna on June 30th. According to the linked press release, the company has started taking preorders for the C2. Based on the specs, this model could be a real life saver for many folks near the scary precipice that is the digital cliff -- a 50-mile range combined with a 70-degree swath, all from a 10 x 20-inch assembly. We spoke with a company rep who said there should be a "small batch" of these available as early as this week to those who place a pre-order for the $79 antenna.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
andyg8180 @ Jun 17th 2008 9:01AM
does anyone know how big this is? You think this is an indoor or outdoor? Im using a Terk indoor right now but i would love a little more range out of it beccause a couple channels I can only recieve in analog right now...
yaksplat @ Jun 17th 2008 10:14AM
"all from a 10 x 20-inch assembly"
Godskitchen @ Jun 17th 2008 9:08AM
I wonder if these would work in other country's?
JP23 @ Jun 17th 2008 5:57PM
If those other countries use VHF/UHF yes.
steedums @ Jun 17th 2008 9:39AM
sounds like the db4 is better, or a winegard 4400, or...
just has a snazzy looking element for people that care what neighbors think of whats on their roof
yaksplat @ Jun 17th 2008 10:15AM
Looks a lot like my DB2 except mine has X's instead of a big 8.
funkimorgan @ Jun 17th 2008 10:36AM
Read the installation instructions on the companies website. I cut and pasted. No B.S.
WARNING
Do not attempt to install if drunk, pregnant or both.
Do not eat antenna.
Do not throw antenna at spouse.
mugatu @ Jun 17th 2008 8:15PM
Funkimorgan is not lying, it's in the Installation PDF.
http://www.antennasdirect.com/pdf/generic_instructions.pdf
David Moisan @ Jun 21st 2008 7:32PM
Looks like a quad loop. Very similar to the bowtie grills seen elsewhere. I have a homemade version, though for some reason it works better when mounted sideways at a 45 degree angle. Might be worth the $80 if it's really well made, otherwise there's not much to it.
Reading between the lines of the press release, there are no baluns or electronics in it.
David Moisan @ Jun 21st 2008 7:34PM
Other thing I forgot. The 80 degree beamwidth is normal for that kind of antenna. It's not going to be extremely directional so it's not the best for deep fringe.