CLEARSTREAM2 Antenna

by Antennas Direct

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0017O3UHI
• Item model number: C2
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)
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  • #20 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Antennas > TV Antennas

Product Description

ClearStream antennas represent a new breakthrough in size and unmatched ultra efficient design and gain. Advanced design software allows these 10x 20 antennas to be smaller and powerful across the entire DTV spectrum offering consistent high gain. Advancements 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 patented ClearStream2 Tapered Loop design receives UHF channels and higher level VHF frequencies with a range of about 50 miles. They are engineered for extra strength and durability using anodized aluminum for corrosion resistance and are easy to assemble.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly good antenna, August 20, 2008

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picaman (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CLEARSTREAM2 Antenna (Electronics)

I live in New York City about 14 miles north of stations broadcasting from the Empire State Building. I tried indoor antennas, both the Terk HDTVa Indoor Amplified High-Definition Antenna for Off-Air HDTV Reception and the RCA ANT525 AMPLIFIED ANTENNA, neither of which would pull in stations consistently even when I was constantly moving the antenna to maximize reception. The signal quality was constantly bouncing between 10% and ~80%, so stations were constantly cutting in and out.

I purchased this antenna when it was recommended by the telephone agent at AntennasDirect.com. She recommended it for me over the Antennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna because this one was somewhat less directional, and smaller in size.

All I can say is, WOW. I have 100% signal strength on nearly all channels, with a consistent 85% - 100% signal quality. It pulls in 24 HD stations (more than the ones I tried before) without moving the antenna at all, and with no extra amplification. I am using it as an internal antenna -- it's just placed by the window.

This antenna is worth every penny I paid for it, and more. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

75 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Three singal bands, this one does two, November 2, 2009

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Bryce Nesbitt "bryce2" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CLEARSTREAM2 Antenna (Electronics)

To understand this antenna, you have to understand the post-transition digital frequencies. this antenna may or may not cover the channels you want, depending on the stations in your area:

* Low VHF (RF Channels 2-6)
* High VHF (RF Channels 7-13)
* Core UHF (RF Channels 14-51)
* UHF (RF Channels 52-69 -- and obsolete once transition is complete)

The early DTV stations all used UHF, so people starting making antennas just for UHF, like this one. The problem is, now a number of stations have switched back to VHF. You'll have to look in your area to be sure. And you'll have to learn the RF channel involved. In our area for example KGO channel 7 broadcasts on RF channel 7 (VHF), but KTVU 2 broadcasts on RF channel 44 (UHF).

This antenna is optimized for UHF only.
For many people an amplified antenna is either a waste or harmful.
This antenna does not have an amplifier.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Results!, April 18, 2009

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J. Huff "Blaze" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CLEARSTREAM2 Antenna (Electronics)

I had excellent results with the this antenna. The antennaweb.org website recommended a medium range antenna with a pre-amp as I am about 35 miles away from the antenna farm in Dallas/Fort Worth. Just to try it out I set the antenna on our dresser and connected to our new LCD TV in the bedroom on the far side of the house. I got a clear signal instantly with killer high definition. No preamp, antenna indoors.

I then took the antenna and mounted it on the old satellite dish pole that was already on our roof from the previous owner. I disconnected the Time Warner cable where it comes into the house and connected the Clearstream2 antenna there. All 8 TV's in our house get crystal clear digital pictures, and the pre-amp is NOT connected.

In case anyone is wondering, I get 66 channels in DFW right now, 42 of which are digital. If everyone gets on this band wagon, ESPN, CNN, MSNBC, and the other "cable/satellite only" channels will have to go to broadcast or possibly be looking at getting shut down.

This form of over the air TV totally rocks over what we had in the 70's! Cable and satellite can't even hold a candle to the high definition picture quality. As a bonus, the audio is in true Dolby 5.1 or better. We will NEVER go back to cable again, except for out internet. Our Time Warner bill is now $41 for high speed internet only and we will be looking at other options for that too real soon.

I give this product five stars and would recommend anyone to get it.