Antennas Direct ClearStream4 HDTV Antenna

by Antennas Direct

Product Features

• ClearStream antennas represent a new breakthrough
• Video-antennas
• Consistent gain through the entire UHF DTV channel spectrum

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 28.2 x 20.1 inches ; 7.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001BRXW74
• Item model number: C4
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (474 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #13 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Antennas > TV Antennas
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 27, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

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.

The ClearStream4 is great for indoor, outdoor and attic use

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. 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 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.

Up to 65 Miles of Range

The ClearStream4 features a gain of 12.2 dBi, deliving consistent gain through the entire UHF DTV channel spectrum. Totally new engineering for post-2009 UHF DTV frequencies makes the ClearStream4 an excellent choice for digital HDTV broadcasts and is great for indoor, outdoor and attic use.

Complete the Picture

Antennas Direct offers a complete line of mounting hardware and accessories that work with ClearStream series antennas. Consider adding the CPA19 ClearStream Pre-Amplifier Kit for more power in remote areas, or the ClearStream J-Mount for mounting in smaller building alcoves or interior mounting. To get the complete picture, check out the range of compatible accessories from Antennas Direct.

Product Description

The ClearStream 4 Antenna Receives Free Over-The-Air Digital and HD Programming with NO Monthly Cable or Satellite Fees. The ClearStream 4 UHF Antenna is also capable of short range high VHF reception. Stunningly efficient, the ClearStream 4 is ninety percent smaller than legacy antennas, with unmatched range and power in its category. Advanced design software allows these 20-Inch X 28-Inch antennas to be smaller and more powerful across the entire UHF DTV spectrum offering consistently high gain. The advanced design allows up to 98% of the available broadcast signals to actually reach the incoming antenna cable rather than being lost to impedance mismatches. The patented ClearStream 4 Tapered Loop design receives UHF channels with a range of 65+ miles. It is engineered for strength and durability using anodized aluminum for corrosion resistance, and it’s easy to assemble.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

191 of 196 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Antenna! October 9, 2008

By JWalter

Absolutely the best antenna for DTV reception on the market! I upgraded from a DB4 in hopes of getting reception out of market and it easily locked in all the local stations at a distance of 40 miles, But I was blown away at how well it captured many stations from a town over 100 miles away. I live on a hill so that obviously helps and your mileage may vary, but I never had as much consistent long range reception with any other antenna. Another plus, it's no larger than a DB4.

One tip: The position of the binding posts used to attach the buss bars do not leave much room to tighten the wing nuts, so connect both sets of tapered loops with the buss bars, first, before assembling the rest of the antenna. That should make things easier.

FWIW, the negative review below is obviously a troll and should be disregarded; he has posted the exact same comments about the DB2 and the DB4. Hmmmm..

162 of 171 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Huge upgrade from the Antennas Direct DB4 August 27, 2008

By Nate Carlson

Amazon Verified Purchase

I've been using a DB4 antenna for about a year and a half, and it was OK. It was connected to a 4-port amp, which outputs to a pair of HDHomeRuns. Out of the ~15 HD stations in my area, I could get a good signal on ~4 of them at a time (depending on how the antenna was pointed), marginal on 3-4, and the rest were totally unusable. I finally got tired of this, and was about to purchase a DB8, when I noticed this little beauty. I figured I couldn't go too far wrong, and ordered it. After 5 minutes for assembly and 5 minutes to mount it in the attic (just guessed which direction to point it -- the wide beam on this antenna is wonderful), 13 of the 15 stations get near-perfect reception (>90% signal, >90% SNR); the other two are good (>70% on both). WOW - what an improvement, especially for an antenna that is only slightly larger than the DB4!

Highly recommend this over the previous generations of Antenna Direct antennas. And with Amazon's Prime shipping, you can't go wrong on this!

80 of 83 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It Works For Me November 2, 2008

By David Rand

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have an antenna in the attic which has pulled in analog signals for us just fine over the years. Got one of those digital to analog boxes so I would be able to continue getting off-air after February '09. Even though the box was attached to the same old antenna I was surprised that I could receive no digital stations.

Looking at the reviews I decided to get the Clearstream 4. I placed it in the attic, although the material recommended not to. It pulled in the 4 local digital stations but two of them were badly pixilated. I moved it up to the roof and am now receiving good signals. We live 25 miles from the TV towers, in a low valley with large trees between us and the towers. This antenna works! I also appreciate that it is light and thus was easy to move around to the different placements. If you are in a difficult location, be sure to point it at least roughly in the direction of the digital tower(s).