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Antennas Direct CLEARSTREAM4 Antenna

ClearStream antennas represent a breakthrough in size and unmatched ultra efficient design and directionality. Advanced design software allows these 20″ x 28″ antennas to be smaller and powerful across the core UHF DTV spectrum offering consistent high gain. This advancement in antenna efficiency allows up to 98% of the available broadcast signal to actually reach the incoming antenna cable rather than being lost to impedance mismatches. The ClearStream4 quad-loop design receives all core DTV channels available with a range up to 65 +miles. There is also additional capability on higher level VHF frequencies. They are engineered for extra strength and durability, using anodized aluminum for corrosion resistance and are easy to assemble.

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5 Stars C4 is an excellent value and performer
I wanted to have a default position of not needing cable or satellite TV, so with the DTV transition earlier this year, I thought the time was right. I researched possible antennas for DTV performance and rountinely found reviews of the Antennas Direct C4 to be the highest rated, so I bought it. I actually received it almost a month ago and experimented with it on a makeshift 12′ mast connected to my garbage tote. I routinely pulled in 13 + channels in the Florence, SC area once I found the best orientation. I mounted it permanently to the roof yesterday on a 10 ‘ mast using RG6 quad core coax cable and am now getting 32 + channels. In fact I am watching the Giants/Cowboys game as I write this ( go G men! ) in hi def. I am extremely satisfied at this point. Also, shopping on Amazon is a joy compared to many other online retailers. I wish my company’s web interfaces were this intuitive and easy to use!

2 Stars hdtv
Slightly worse reception than my radio shack 8 foot boom . I am in a fringe area .

5 Stars Antennas Direct Clearstream4
Best price I’ve found for this antenna. Works very well. We can now pickup many more channels than before! They all come in crystal clear. Also purchased the J Mount to install on the side of our house. Doesn’t look any worse than the prior dish did. Great value.

5 Stars Great reception most channels
Very nice reception on about 30 channels actually better than the cable we had.

Some of the close ones do not come in though. Kind of strange. Sometime you will be watching and they will also fade away.

But for what we wanted it is perfect

5 Stars Now I love digital
Great Product! I live in an area that can not get satellite TV. I am 65 miles from the major TV stations. I tried several antennas and had given up on having more then one channel. I purchased the ClearStream 4 and now have 17 channels! I’m thrilled. I live in a very wooded area in a valley. Thanks for a great product.

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RCA ANT1450M Multi Directional Digital Flat Amplified HDTV Antenna White

Re-Boxed, Brown Box With Sticker; Receives Local Hd All Digital Tv Broadcast Signals; Eliminates Constant Adjustmentshang, Stand Or Lay Flat; Outperforms Traditional Antennas Due To Patented Design; Complements Slee Home Theater Designs; Supports All Di

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2 Stars Watch out
This antenna did not give any better results than our “rabbit ears”. Not a magic cure. Probably depends on the location.

4 Stars Convinced Skeptic
If an antenna could be any easier to use, this one was. Reception had been been annoying before always re-adjusting the old antenna when tuned to certain stations. This one, in one position gets them all, even the weakest signal.

I also bought this being unsure how much the amplifier would boost the signal. It worked. I tried the antenna with and without the signal amp. There is definite boost in reception clarity. For my setup, I was feeding the antenna signal to the DVR and then on to the TV. I’m sure there was some signal in the connections and along the path. With this antenna, with the amplifier on, the digital signal is steady and strong, allowing for a nice picture. If you’re in a fringe reception area for some station or have a weaker signal because of configuration, this will make the difference. Good results and value for this price.

4 Stars Digital Antenna great
After years of using rabbit ears with my analog TV I was not prepared for the quality of the HD signal off this device. It is great.

3 Stars tv antenna
Not sure if its the tv or the antenna but I don’t get as many channels I had hoped for. Disappointed that if it truly an amplified antenna close local stations are pixely and never come in.

1 Star Not a true Digital antenna, avoid…
Nice looking unit.

However the one that I received from Amazon was opened and used before.

Anyway I tried the unit out, it picked up very few channels even after positioning the unit in several different locations (up high, beside a window etc).

The older rabbit ears that I had picked up the same channels…

I ended up returning this unit (tks to Amazon and their awesome service), and I more recently purchased the Terk HDTVa antenna – now this unit works straight away and offers really good reception as well as picking up all available digital channels in my area tks to it’s design and that it has proper UHF and VHF antennas…This is the unit that I would recommend to others…

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