Which ClearStream antenna should I get? I need it for less than 25 miles. I do not need a power booster.
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High Gain Digital TV Aerial - Portable Indoor/Outdoor Digital Antenna for USB TV Tuner / ATSC Television / DAB Radio - With Magnetic BaseThis one was better just do not stand in front of it or block it and it was under $10And although it may say no signal change the channel or move in direction of any window, worked great!
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The one you listed is also a good antenna just much more expensive, and it was huge, compared to the smaller $10 one
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High Gain Digital TV Aerial - Portable Indoor/Outdoor Digital Antenna for USB TV Tuner / ATSC Television / DAB Radio - With Magnetic Base This one was better just do not stand in front of it or block it and it was under $10 And although it may say no signal change the channel or move in direction of any window, worked great!
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If you want to check the over the air TV broadcasts in your area, go to AntennaPoint dot com and put in your address. If you have broadcast towers outside 25 miles from you, get an amplified (Mohu, Wineguard or AmazonBasics) antenna with a range that is suitable. 35 to 50 mile flat antenna ranges are available. Major networks as other reviewers have mentioned are available, you just have to have the right range on your antenna to get them! I am a cord cutter who wrote a book: Simple Guide to Over the Air Free TV, which is on Amazon and written to help people just like you - enjoy free over the air TV! If you want to check the over the air TV broadcasts in your area, go to AntennaPoint dot com and put in your address. If you have broadcast towers outside 25 miles from you, get an amplified (Mohu, Wineguard or AmazonBasics) antenna with a range that is suitable. 35 to 50 mile flat antenna ranges are available. Major networks as other reviewers have mentioned are available, you just have to have the right range on your antenna to get them! I am a cord cutter who wrote a book: Simple Guide to Over the Air Free TV, which is on Amazon and written to help people just like you - enjoy free over... » Read More If you want to check the over the air TV broadcasts in your area, go to AntennaPoint dot com and put in your address. If you have broadcast towers outside 25 miles from you, get an amplified (Mohu, Wineguard or AmazonBasics) antenna with a range that is suitable. 35 to 50 mile flat antenna ranges are available. Major networks as other reviewers have mentioned are available, you just have to have the right range on your antenna to get them! I am a cord cutter who wrote a book: Simple Guide to Over the Air Free TV, which is on Amazon and written to help people just like you - enjoy free over the air TV! « Show Less
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I am using a rooftop antenna with a signal booster from Radio Shack. Should probably use an antenna made for digital TV.
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I use the ExpertPower 14.5 inch antenna found here on Amazon. I can't put the link though because Amazon does not allow that.
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Try a 27Mz rubber ducky..These Antennas are closley matched to 162Mz.... Reserched.... (wheather channels) This is why the wheather comes in with more clarity..QUOTE}There cute little radios.But not Quite up to par for mobile use 4 watts! Not)Try 60MA! Good for 100 feet!
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Direct connect to device, f-type. It isn't a boost, just an antenna. No power supply required.
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Hi, Greg!Your best bet is to go to this page: ClearStream 4 Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna with Mount - 70 Mile Range and look for "A Message from the Antennas Direct Team" way down the page. There, you'll find a phone number and you can call the mfr directly to ask whatever questions you need answered. Before you call, look at your TV set to determine which inputs it has (write those down). If you're planning to use the cables from the dish as the cables you'll use from this antenna, try to read the cable type on the cable jacket and write that down also. There may be an impedance issue that will require a different cable. Hi, Greg!Your best bet is to go to this page: ClearStream 4 Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna with Mount - 70 Mile Range and look for "A Message from the Antennas Direct Team" way down the page. There, you'll find a phone number and you can call the mfr directly to ask whatever questions you need answered. Before you call, look at your TV set to determine which inputs it has (write those down). If you're planning to use the cables from the dish as the cables you'll use from this antenna, try to read the cable type on... » Read More Hi, Greg!Your best bet is to go to this page: ClearStream 4 Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna with Mount - 70 Mile Range and look for "A Message from the Antennas Direct Team" way down the page. There, you'll find a phone number and you can call the mfr directly to ask whatever questions you need answered. Before you call, look at your TV set to determine which inputs it has (write those down). If you're planning to use the cables from the dish as the cables you'll use from this antenna, try to read the cable type on the cable jacket and write that down also. There may be an impedance issue that will require a different cable. « Show Less
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. you need to purchase a signal booster and the antenna. makes a ton off difference. look at part # 815126 booster # 859970 home kit and 301125 antenna.
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thank you for your response- I found a discussion on yahoo yesterday that explained the antenna pretty well- basically that the so called "HD antenna the retailers are selling is hype and not really needed .
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If you are using the TV in the house where you have power, I would very highly recommend the Terk FDTV1A amplified antenna. I'm using this antenna to provide an excellent signal for 3 TVs, a VCR/DVR and a PC. And I get excellent reception from towers 63 miles away.
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Mine work perfectly fine without an antenna at shorter distances. The Tx on the ones I have have not burned out.
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Offhand I'd say you need a roof antenna with a rotor and outdoor, mast mount booster. I'm not an expert, but the range on this one is 20-30 miles max, but we were able to get a few Baltimore channels from Alexandria which is at least 40 miles, but reception was unreliable and easily disrupted. I have roof antenna at my house and get stations 50+ miles away nicely with roof antenna, rotor, mast mount booster, and in-house splitter-booster for multiple TV's. Free TV is great but requires a bit of an investment up front for rural living.
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You can check their website for the specs...I think the one we have has a range of 60 - 75 miles, if my memory serves me. https://www.antennasdirect.com/store/ClearStream-4-Ultra-Long-Range-Outdoor-DTV-Antenna.html
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Audio had a slight buzz that I believe same from the low quality switch mode pier supply. I was going to experiment with a battery yo confirm, but as of yet have not tad time. My guess is it would be wise to go with an aftermarket linear power supply to have the cleanest audio. The I purchased did come with antenna, the rubber duckies type.
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Yes, distance depends on power 25 watts or 5, and the quality/height of antennas...generally 5 miles or so..
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No - mine works fine without an amplifier. Keep in mind, however, that this antenna, ClearStream4 is for UHF channels only. For us, this did not pull in VHF channels. The ClearStream5 is for VHF and is made to be hooked up with the ClearStream4. For us, the ClearStream5 did not work at all. Instead we are using a cheap $25 VHF antenna, which works on all channels except for 11 and 11.1. We are contemplating buying an amplifier, which not be on the roof with the antennas, but inside between the incoming cable and the TV. We like Jay Leno.
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It depends. This item is an amplifier so you will get more channels. I put this on an outdoor antenna on my house just west of Boston and the antenna is pointing south. I pick up about 40 channels including all the Boston ones, most of the channels from Rhode Island, and some from New Hampshire. If you put another amplifier in line with this amplifier (booster as you called it) you may be able to get channels from further away or with weaker signals, but you may also amplify the closer/stronger ones too much and you will no longer be able to watch them.I suggest you try this amplifier as is. It depends. This item is an amplifier so you will get more channels. I put this on an outdoor antenna on my house just west of Boston and the antenna is pointing south. I pick up about 40 channels including all the Boston ones, most of the channels from Rhode Island, and some from New Hampshire. If you put another amplifier in line with this amplifier (booster as you called it) you may be able to get channels from further away or with weaker signals, but you may also amplify the closer/stronger ones too much and you will no longer be able to watch them.I suggest you try this amplifier... » Read More It depends. This item is an amplifier so you will get more channels. I put this on an outdoor antenna on my house just west of Boston and the antenna is pointing south. I pick up about 40 channels including all the Boston ones, most of the channels from Rhode Island, and some from New Hampshire. If you put another amplifier in line with this amplifier (booster as you called it) you may be able to get channels from further away or with weaker signals, but you may also amplify the closer/stronger ones too much and you will no longer be able to watch them.I suggest you try this amplifier as is. « Show Less