Antennas Direct - ClearStream 2V Long-Range HDTV Antenna - Black/Silver

I ended up with this antenna after trying some of the others available at BB. After much research into antenna technology, I came to the conclusion that the industry is rife with ridiculous claims of how "powerful" the more expensive antennas are...NOT!! It's really very simple, the "power" of a radio or tv signal is supplied by the transmitting antenna which is regulated by the FCC, NOT the receiving antenna unless you are using a costly signal booster which increases the signal strength of whatever signal(s) including unwanted static you are receiving. So if you are trying to get a clear signal from a distant transmitter you will end up with a stronger signal but not clearer because the booster strengthens all the frequencies. As for "reaching" a distant transmitter signal from over 70 miles is not very likely since the FCC limits transmitter power so as not to reach a neighboring transmitters signal limit of the same frequency. So when you see a manufacturers claim of reaching a distant signal from 100 to 150 or more miles away it's all BS. My best advice is start with an antenna that you can stick on your wall or window facing your local transmitters, if it works great, you'll only spend $20-$40. If it doesn't work well take it back and then try this one. I like it because the antenna is one of only a few "dual element" antennas on the market. The importance of a dual element is that radio and tv signals have different wave shape characteristics based on frequency. Notice the figure "8" shaped element of the antenna is optimized for UHF signals, and the "bipole" on the top of the antenna is optimized for VHF signals. Keep in mind all antennas work best outside and up off the ground above rooflines (higher is better) with a clear line of site (if possible) to the transmitter(s) you want to receive. There are several websites that will locate for you which transmitters are "reachable" in your area. That's all you need to know about getting a good reception, forget the hype!! It's very simple!!

I bought this open-box item at Best Buy yesterday ($20 savings). I'm in a ground-level apartment, with no outdoor-facing walls facing south, where my broadcast towers are located (30-35 miles away). So, an indoor antenna performed only fair (missing some channels). I set this Direct ClearStream 2V unit up on my patio facing south (5' high, no pole). it's working perfectly! I'm now getting ALL the best local OTA digital channels. The picture-quality is amazing (OTA digital quality is better than cable because it’s not compressed). Combined with my Roku, I'll never go back to paying a cable company $90 per month just for 150 channels, most of which I do not watch. Be a cord-cutter!

I live 1/2 way between Green Bay and Milwaukee, 50+ miles each direction. I get over 30 channels, most in high def. First bidirectional antenna that actually works! I get more channels than on Uverse basic, so I dropped Att.

I live by Lake Michigan, between Milwaukee and Chicago. TV signals are about 32 (Milwaukee) and 53 (Chicago) miles away. I oriented the antenna towards Milwaukee. Chicago is exactly the opposite the way, but I still get some channels from the windy city. I get all HDTV channels from Milwaukee crystal clear. I get ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, PBS, MeTV, Bounce, Movies!, ION, qubo, ThisTV, LWNet, CW18, My24, Zuus Country, Telemundo, Univision, TeleWI, several weather channels, a couple of tv shopping channels, a couple of religious, channels, and more... I got a tv signal booster to get more Chicago channels. I helps with some, but other are still pixeled or can be seen only in good days. I don´t think I can expect miracles though. The antenna is indoors on a second floor. Not sure if results would be even better if installed outdoors. Use TV Fool web site to figure out what to expect in your location. http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29 You only need to enter zip code. Click on "Find Local Channels", and you get all the info: distance, orientation, signal quality and the such. I am very happy with this product. I think the end of cable/satellite tv as we know it is approaching. More digital channels will be added in the following years. I have a fast Internet connection and use Netflix for additional programming for my kids. Needless to say, the savings are unbelievable. By the way, they gave me the Best Buy online price at the store (considerably cheaper). Just mention it, and they will give it to you.

Great buy, just wish I'd purchased it earlier. The HD that's received over the Clearstream seems to be a higher clarity over the cable or satellite, guess those guys have a higher compression ratio on the signal, not sure. I'm in the Atlanta area and I've got the antenna mounted in the attic and I'm about 30 miles from the source and still pulls in around 18 channels. The antenna assembles in minutes, very easy to do. Solid construction and easy to follow instructions, not that you'll need them. It even comes with tar strips in case you want to mount the unit on top of your shingle roof. If you're thinking about ditching your cable or satellite company, this will do a great job, haven't even missed it!

I purchased this item to replace my Directv. I live more than 50 miles from the nearest broadcast antennae that I know about and still picked up more than 25 channels with crystal clear clarity. I couldn't be happier with my decision to ditch satellite and cable for an antennae and Hulu/Netflix. I actually just took the satellite ditch off its mounting pole and put the Clearstream antennae in it's place - I even used the existing wiring. I called the manufacturer and they told me the direction to point the antennae and I'm good to go. I definitely recommend!

I live about 35 miles from Chicago were the main antennas are located for the region. I was never able to get channel 2 (CBS) due to it's being on a VHF frequency and my old antenna, even though it was amplified, could not adequately get a good signal. With this antenna, I get a solid signal for the channel 2, and it works great too for all the other broadcast stations. I even have it inside and it works well.

Cutting the Cable....they're ripping me off. I have a Roku and this thing for local channels let me tell you... this thing brings in local channels crystal clear!!!! I tried 3 others in the $20-$50 range and was really dissapointed. I then read about these and so I thought I'd give it one last try. I was a little hesitant about using it inside the house it's just up towards the cieling and brings in channels so clear it's ridiculous...I have not seen it Pixelate once since it's been up and running best $100 I've ever spend lol it brought in about 31 local channels. Don't waste your time with other brands just get this one it's awesome!!!