Antennas Direct - Long-Range Digital TV Antenna - Black/Silver
- Key Specs
- Antenna Type: Outdoor Antenna
- Maximum Operating Range: 45 miles
- General
- Product Name: Long-Range Digital TV Antenna
- Brand: Antennas Direct
- Model Number: DB2E
- Design
- Antenna Type: Outdoor Antenna
- Performance
- Maximum Operating Range: 45 miles
- Dimensions
- Product Weight: 3.25 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Other
- UPC: 853748001408
This Antennas Direct DB2E long-range digital TV antenna features an 11.8dBi peak gain and a beamwidth of 60° to receive clear DTV signals across the UHF spectrum.
- Up to a 45-mile range: With a 60° beamwidth pattern delivers a clear DTV signal across the UHF spectrum.
- 11.8dBi peak gain: For concentrating radiated power from a specific direction.
- Flexible aiming characteristics: Let you adjust the position of the antenna for effective use.
- Multiple installation options: Allow you to install the antenna indoors, outdoors or in an attic for flexible use.
Whats Included
- Antennas Direct 2-Element Bowtie Long-Range HDTV Antenna
- Assembly and Installation Instructions
- Mounting hardware
A: No it is not amplified, you don't need a splitter, you can connect it to your cable line that runs into the house, and connect your tv to the wall cable outlet that is how I have it and it work fine
Q: Can I hook 3 tvs to 1 antenna?
A: Yes, you can hook up 3 TVs to 1 antenna.
Q: would it be a good product for an apartment house?
A: It's not meant to be used as an indoor antenna because it's large. It's the size of two sofa seat cushions. If you have access to the attic that would be a better place to mount it unless the roof is metal. If you have to mount it in a window, make sure it's at least 49" wide and 33" tall. The antenna is also 5" from front to back so it will stick out of most windows but you should be able to cover it up with curtains. The signal is very strong. I use mine mounted in the attic and tune stations over 50 miles away. If you're using coax longer than 30 feet you can add a pre-amp or distribution amp.
Q: uhf / vhf
A: It's mainly for UHF but it will tune stations in the upper VHF band (7-13) as long as they aren't over 30 miles away. The gain for the UHF band is 12 dB and the upper VHF is 8 dB. You can go to tvfool.com and enter you address to get the info on TV stations for your location. It will give the direction, virtual channel, actual channel, and signal strength. When TV stations switched to digital most stations moved to the UHF band but they kept the old channel number so people wouldn't be confused and this virtual channel is what your TV displays even though the actual channel they are transmitting on may be different.
A: Yes, this will work for a television in your basement.
Q: How many channels can you receive with this antenna in Salem Oregon?
A: I would recomend our Clearstream 2-V antenna. You will need an antenna that picks up both UHF and VHF. I don't have an exact channel count. However all the major networks are available and many other channels. ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW, ION, etc.
Q: would leafy branches interfere with the signals?
A: Any object or obstruction can interfere with reception. You can move the antenna to try and give it a clearer view to the broadcast towers for better reception. Thanks.
Q: What kind of antenna would I need?
A: Amplifiers do not increase range on an antenna. This is a very common misconception even by customer service reps (who do not have a tech background). Amplifiers cannot amplify what the antenna does not "hear". If you want to receive something at 50 miles away, you should buy an unamplified antenna with a range of 40-50 miles. TV signals degrade when traveling over a cable line. An amplifier fixes this issue but will add noise to the system. The added noise makes it slightly harder on your antenna to receive signals. You should look to see if the signal is vhf or uhf. mohu leafs are not designed to receive vhf signals.
