Antenna's Direct steps up its indoor DTV antenna offerings
by Ben Drawbaugh 
posted Sep 11th 2009 at 2:14PM
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Antennas Direct cuts its ClearStream2 antenna in half, calls it ClearStream1
by Steven Kim posted Jul 19th 2008 at 6:30PM
If your area poses any sort of "challenges" to getting OTA reception, you'd be wise to do a little research before plunking down money on an antenna. If you tap into the interwebs for that kind of knowledge, theres' a good chance you'll come across some happy customers of Antennas Direct. Last month, it rolled out the ClearStream2 model, but if you don't need that 50-mile reach then the new ClearStream1 model might be a better fit. At 10- x 10-inches, with a single loop (as opposed to the CS2's figure-eight layout), the CS1 will pull signals in from a swath 30-miles away 70-degrees wide. We'd say it's $59 well-spent, especially knowing some portion goes to the legal-comedian staff at Antennas Direct that warns: "Do not attempt to install if drunk, pregnant or both; Do not eat antenna; Do not throw antenna at spouse."Antennas Direct taking preorders for ClearStream2 OTA antenna
by Steven Kim posted Jun 17th 2008 at 8:06AM
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.GSSI / Toptronics / Antennas Direct intro DA-001 indoor antenna
by Darren Murph posted May 14th 2008 at 10:59AM
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.Sales of OTA antennas continue to surge, no one surprised
by Darren Murph posted Mar 4th 2008 at 2:01AM
Early last month, we heard that the DTT receiver market was apt to blossom in the run-up to the US analog shutoff, and now we're seeing that OTA antenna sales are still booming after quite an increase late last year. According to Richard Schneider, President of Antennas Direct, its antenna sales "for the first two months of 2008 are up 125-percent over this time last year, a year that in itself that was up 60-percent over 2006." Granted, one company isn't a gauge for the entire industry, but this particular firm is certainly a mainstay in the sector. Still, it remains to be seen what will happen in the long haul -- particularly when you consider how many satellite subscribers will soon be receiving their locals via DISH / DirecTV when the duo's latest birds finally get launched -- but so long as cable providers keep jacking up those rates, we've all ideas the OTA market will remain quite healthy.Antennas Direct unveils ClearStream2 long-range OTA antenna
by Darren Murph posted Feb 17th 2008 at 7:50AM
Just a few short months after Antennas Direct's president witnessed unprecedented sales of its OTA antennas, the firm is fleshing out its product line with the all new ClearStream series. The first device in said lineup will be the ClearStream2, which enables owners to pull in UHF / VHF signals some 55 miles away in a design that measures just 10- x 20-inches. Additionally, the company promises that "up to 98-percent of the available broadcast signal" will actually reach the incoming antenna cable compared to "just 10-percent" in most alternatives. Interestingly, we aren't told how much this unit will demand -- and we're left to imagine what it'll actually look like -- but availability is promised for next month, with mid-range and ultra long-range designs to follow shortly.At least someone is benefiting from HDTV conflicts
by Richard Lawler posted Jan 29th 2006 at 12:53PM
Electronics stores. If you can't get Super Bowl XL in high definition via your cable provider, you're probably
running to the store to get an antenna. St. Louis is a part of the long list of
communities that don't have ABC's HD feed included in their cable package. As a result, local companies like Antennas Direct are doing brisk business in selling the necessary equipment
to pull in the big game.If you're still wondering what you need to see the Xtra Large game in HD we have a list. Otherwise, you could always start a petition.
