Antennas Direct ClearStream4 HDTV Antenna
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Manufacturer: Antennas DirectBrand: Antennas Direct
Edition: Electronics
Model: C4
Publisher: Antennas Direct
Studio: Antennas Direct
Music Label: Antennas Direct
Product features:
- ClearStream antennas represent a new breakthrough
- Video-antennas
- Consistent gain through the entire UHF DTV channel spectrum
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Customer Review: An alternative to commercial cable service costs
Summary: 4 Stars
This purchase was part of a project to save money on cable company bills, which previously were adding up to almost $150/month for internet service, cable programming and converter box. The solution gives me high-definition TV for over $100/month less. I ordered the Antennas Direct CLEARSTREAM4 Antennaand the 75 Cm J-mount/mast to attach the antenna to my roof eave. I used 50 feet of 75-ohm tv cabling to run the signal to my TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder and I was in business. I quit using the converter box and cable tv programming (keeping only high speed internet service) and signed up with TiVO and Netflix at much more reasonable monthly rates.
The Clearstream 4 antenna assembled without major hassles. The illustrations provided were more helpful than the written directions, but in the end it will go together only one way. The antenna itself is made of lightweight but well-engineered materials and it has not shown any problems in the strong local winds common in this area. The television stations in my area use mountaintop transmitters to send their signals. I went online to antennaweb.org, plugged in my address, and was provided with a map showing the directions from my house to the various transmitters. The Clearstream4 antenna has a wide signal reception range, so I found that turning the antenna to an azimuth of about 300 degrees (NNW direction) worked very well and I was able to get clear signals of all the local stations. The antenna mounted securely to the 75-cm J-mount mast with a couple of U-bolt assemblies provided with the antenna. The mast was attached to the roof with 5/16" carriage bolts. I attached it near the eave line of my house so that the mounting holes were drilled under the eave and not into the interior of the house, but the bolts and holes were caulked with roofing compound for weather protection. I ran the antenna cable down the side of the house, into a vent space at the foundation and then through the crawl space of the house to the location of my home entertainment center. I removed the trim on the wall behind the center to drill a slanting 5/8" hole down through the floor, stuck a straightened coathanger wire in the hole and then went back under the house to tape the cable to the coathanger so it could be pulled up and connected to the TiVO unit. I caulked the hole around the cable wire and re-attached the trim after making sure everything was working properly.
The TiVO HD video recorder TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder really keeps the fun in watching television. Depending upon the time of day and the broadcaster, 15 to 20 minutes of every program hour these days is taken up with commercials. The TiVO lets you record a program, watch it later when convenient and fast-forward through the commercial interruptions. It is possible to record two programs while simultaneously watching a third, previously recorded program (I found that was handy for me on Monday nights). You can use a telephone or internet connection to allow the TiVO unit to get programming information and TiVO service. I used the internet, connecting a CAT-V computer cable from the TiVO unit to my cable modem/router, but a wireless TiVO connection device is available at extra cost. At set-up, the TiVO unit runs a channel scan and then connects with TiVO to download program guide information for the stations received. For some reason, the TiVO setup didn't recognize two stations which I received right away, and it took about 10 days before I started getting TV guide information on these two stations. Seems like TiVO ought to provide a way to manually add (or subtract) station program guide information, since it does allow editing of your preferred channel list. A big benefit with TiVO: you can dowload rented movies from Amazon and Netflix. You can also get You-Tube downloads and other media available online. For example, my basic monthly subscription to Netflix gets me movies in the mail on a regular basis, but the same subscription price (with TiVO services) lets me get instant downloads of over 10,000 movies and TV shows. The quality is probably dependent upon the quality of the consumer's internet connection, but for me it works great. The programs appear to be about 720 resolution, audio is good, reception is reliable and fast and it doesn't cost any more than the regular cost for Netflix and TiVO service. I now pay about $55/month for internet, TIVO and Netflix service-- a savings of $100 over cable provider program costs. I receive over a dozen broadcast channels OTA (over the air), most in high-definition. There are a few cable shows I miss having, but for $100/month, I'm coping. By the way, I ordered the 75 Cm J-mount/mast, Antennas Direct CLEARSTREAM4 Antenna and TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder through Amazon. The prices were competitive, products received were as-described, and everything arrived on time and in good condition.
Description of Antennas Direct ClearStream4 HDTV Antenna
The ClearStream4 HDTV antenna from Antennas Direct is a first in a series of compact, highly efficient antennas designed and optimized for 2009 UHF frequencies associated with the DTV transition. ClearStream antennas represent a new 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. The ClearStream4 Quad-Loop design receives all core UHF DTV channels available with a range up to 65 miles. They are engineered for extra strength and durability, using anodized aluminum for corrosion resistance and are easy to assemble.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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