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Name: Antennas Direct - ClearStream 2V Long-Range HDTV Antenna - Black/Silver
Brand: Antennas Direct
SKU: 10749343
Price: 111.18 USD
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Antennas Direct - ClearStream 2V Long-Range HDTV Antenna - Black/Silver

Model:: C2-V-CJM; |
SKU:: 10749343

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QuestionHow many TVs can I hook this up to and use at the same time?
Asked 11 years ago by Dusta1981.
- Answer If you have coaxial throughout your house, you can hook up as many tv's as you want. Right now I have 3 in my house and they all stream HD. Hope that helps. What I did when I had DirectTV, I took off the dish from the arm and put this antenna on it, bolted it down and then hooked up that coaxial to the antenna since I knew it worked before. I can have all 3 tvs on different channels receiving the free over the air broadcast. Hope that helps.
  Answered 11 years ago by tjjc27
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QuestionWhat channels do you get. is there a guide that comes with antenna. How many channels.
Asked 11 years ago by Len.
- Answer Check tvfool.com or antennaweb.org to see what channels you can expect at your address. TVfool will give you a graph showing which directions the towers are from your locations. I bought mine as an open box item so I did not get directions, but I found some information on the manufacturers site. Plan on only getting green, yellow, or blue channels. Anything beyond that is questionable. I found that the 50 miles range was not true for my location with an attic installation. Rooftop installation increases the distance.
  Answered 10 years ago by Txgal51
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QuestionIs this a multi directional antenna ?The hdtv antenna suggested for my area has a color code of yellow which is a small multi-directional antenna. 1) Is this antenna multi-directional ? 2) Is it amplified? 3)Does anyone know the color code of this antenna by chance? Thanks so much for your help.
Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The Clearstream 2V with mount by Antennas Direct does not have a color code on the box. I have looked everywhere for you. This antenna is not amplified. It is a stationary antenna that comes with a J-Mount, mounting hardware and installation instructions. What I did with mine was I took off my DirectTV dish and put this antenna right on that mount and bolted the HDTV antenna to the arm. Then I hooked up the coaxial to the existing cable that runs through my house. For more information to your questions check out antennasdirect.com and search for model C2-V-CJM. Hope you find what your looking for. This antenna works like a gem and my antenna gets all the local channels and more crisp. Thanks
  Answered 11 years ago by tjjc27
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QuestionHow high do we need to mount antenna?We have weak reception even with the amplifier we only get 5-6 channels. Any ideas on what to do? We are within 50 miles from 3 major cities so we should be getting good signal. We were told to point it north at 30 degrees, is this correct?
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer 50 miles may be pushing it for this antenna. In any case, the higher you can mount it, the better. An unobstructed line to the transmitting towers is ideal. Trees are very effective at blocking the digital signals. Cable quality has a huge impact on effectiveness of the antenna. This is more important when you get cable runs of 100 feet or more. Is your booster mounted on the antenna? The booster is really an amplifier and must be as close to the antenna as possible. It can only amplify the signal it receives. As the signal travels further down the cable, it weakens. You want to amplify a strong signal (near the antenna) instead of a weak signal (near the television). Again, this is where good quality cable makes a difference. If your television has a signal strength meter on it, use it. Have someone rotate the antenna while you monitor the signal strength on your television.
  Answered 10 years ago by Skippy
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QuestionDitched Direct TV Used existing post DO I NEED A GROUND WIREI installed this unit on my sisters mobile home, she's getting a great picture on the FEW Chanel's she is getting, however she can't get some local (CH 4) Chanel's. INSTALL DAY- I took off dish and mounted the antenna to DTV's existing post and bracket, Where her direct TV was disconnected at the house a Black cable was still connected to a small box going to another one, then from there to another? Who knows maybe a feed to a space shuttle!? I figured she doesn't have DTV anymore so I disconnected that cable following it under the mobile connected to a spliter with two green ground wires on each side, I disconnected all those and ran the coaxel cable straight from the new antenna to my own spliter and then in to both TV cables. QUESTION:DO I NEED THAT GROUND WIRE? SHOULD I KEEP THAT BLACK CABLE CONNECTED TO THE OLD BOX? Would it make a difference in pickng better reception and possabley getting those local stations? Thanks for any help, I'm a her little sister doing the best I can with the hel of you all :-)
Asked 11 years ago by Funnygirl.
- Answer You should always ground, or bond to a grounded source. If there is ever an electrical storm you will be glad you did. Always remember that electricity follows the path of least resistance so I would ground near the antenna. As for you splitter, make sure it is not a radio shack special and it is capable of receiving a vast range of frequencies. It should be printed on the splitter and I would look for something that picks up between 5-2000 mhz.
  Answered 11 years ago by nickledik
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Questionis a digital converter box required for these antennas?
Asked 11 years ago by Joe.
- Answer Not if you have a newer flat panel tv, yes if you have a tube tv
  Answered 11 years ago by deedee
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Questiondo I still get the weather channel,history,and documentaries etc.
Asked 10 years ago by shake.
- Answer No, this only picks up over-the-air broadcasts. If you want to watch the cable networks you mentioned, you will need to stream via the internet using SlingTV, Roku or Hulu. But they all cost $. I prefer to keep my TV free and learn to watch other things.
  Answered 10 years ago by ElfinReviews
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QuestionI have had this antennae installed for last year worked great, until yesterday. suddenly lost all reception.I have had this antennae installed for last year, worked great. Recommended to family and friends. Yesterday abruptly lost all reception. What caused this? Nothing changed with my set up. Has this happened to anyone else? What is the best resolution? Thanks in advance.
Asked 11 years ago by Marc.
- Answer Is it possible that your "source" selector on the TV got changed by accident to "Cable"? Mine sometimes changes (remote control issues, operator error) and I have to change it back to the "Antenna" source.
  Answered 11 years ago by FargoLB
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Questionis there a certain type of coax cable that needs to b used with this antenna?
Asked 10 years ago by ray.
- Answer I would definitely use the screw on type RG6 coax cables for better signal strength, especially if you need to use DTV converter boxes on your TV sets or you need a longer cable length to your TV. Use a booted outdoor rated cable if you are installing it outdoors. The push on cables you get with some equipment are not good unless you are close to the transmission towers and the antenna is right next to the TV. The older RG 59U coax cable has more signal loss per ft and probably will not give as good results as the RG6 for HDTV 1080p use.
  Answered 10 years ago by Txgal51
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QuestionCan you amplify signal?I only got 4 channels. I installed in attic of my condo. Most of the TV stations are 50 miles or more away. Is there a way to increase reception?
Asked 11 years ago by Lake Condo.
- Answer Is there a at to put your antenna outside so it has a line of sight towards your towers? I have noticed that when antenna's are inside they get blocked by structures within the home/Attic. Although the box might say inside usually putting them out in the open helps with signal. I would call their tech support if you haven't already. Their number is 877-825-5572. With mine being outside I get about 35-40 channels. Hope you get more channels.
  Answered 11 years ago by tjjc27
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QuestionLooks like most are using this as an outdoor mounted antenna. Has anyone used it indoors? I see that it is very large, but the high ratings have me intrigued.
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The Clearstream 2-V is used often and very successfully as an indoor antenna. It will stand freely on a flat surface without it's mount. Thanks!
  Answered 9 years ago by Antennas Direct Expert
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QuestionIf you have direct t.v. can this be streamed or able to receive their channels?
Asked 9 years ago by rick.
- Answer This antenna cannot be used to stream anything. Streaming is done over the internet. It can't be used to receive satellite signals. This antenna is just a plain old antenna that receives over the air (OTA) transmissions. I don't know how old you are, but there was a time when there was no cable, no satellite TV, no internet, no nothing. The only way to watch TV was with an antenna either on your roof, in your attic, or in your home. That's what this antenna is. It's optimized for receiving today's HDTV digital signals, but other than that it's just like it was back in the 60's. Using this antenna you can receive CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, PBS, and other OTA signals. You cannot receive CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, HGTV, Discovery, Food Network, History Channel, HBO, etc. Those all belong to the domain of cable and satellite TV.
  Answered 9 years ago by FrankieBaby
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Questionhow many channel in all do you get with this antenna and what are they?
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I pick up just under 50 stations. All the major broadcasts. Abc, cbs, nbc, fox, wb, pbs, this, Qubo, plus many Spanish channels among other news and community stations.
  Answered 9 years ago by Crazecj
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QuestionWill This Antenna Pick UP Lo VHF Channels?Most antennas work great for UHF and High Vhf channels anywhere. The question is, Is this one built to accommodate Lo VHF channels. It's been impossible to find one.
Asked 10 years ago by Curious.
- Answer I live in an area that uses channels 2-9 for local stations. This antenna did a good to Great job with both vhf and uhf channels from a distance of 50+ miles.
  Answered 10 years ago by mncee41
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QuestionPhiladelphia ABC Channel 6 difficult to getSaw a review by Scott in Downingtown, PA. We live in Malvern PA... ABC on low VHF... cannot find an antenna (budget friendly and simple to set-up for a widowed friend) that gets it? Do you get it with this one?
Asked 10 years ago by Mary D.
- Answer Mary, that channel is always difficult to pick up. We have an RV and it's my favorite channel, but far too often we can't get 6. Check out www.antennaweb.org Put in your address and the map will show you how to point your antenna for the stations you want to pull in. It shows all three major networks at 100 degrees from Malvern - pretty much due East.
  Answered 10 years ago by ElfinReviews
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QuestionI would like to mount a ClearStream 2V Long-Range HDTV Antenna on the same pole as my WeBoost - Home 4G Cellular Signal Booster, but not sure if one will interfere with the other. They would be approximately one foot apart on the pole.
Asked 8 years ago by Coop.
- Answer Since the signal booster most likely functions with signals that are a much higher frequency than what broadcasts currently use, interference is unlikely. With two receiving elements, if they work at similar frequencies, 18" of separation is often a good rule of thumb. Feel free to contact our Technical Support team for more support. You can reach them either on the phone @ 877-825-5572 or online with our Live Chat option. Thanks for your time!
  Answered 8 years ago by Antennas Direct Expert
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Questionwill this get reception in murrieta, california?
Asked 8 years ago by mayor1.
- Answer How well an antenna works depends on your specific location and the signal variables there. A detailed radar plot based on your full address will be useful in finding out if that or any other antenna can work there. The best way to get a radar plot is to contact our Technical Support team directly. You can reach them either on the phone @ 877-825-5572 or online with our Live Chat option. Thanks for your time!
  Answered 8 years ago by Antennas Direct Expert
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QuestionI live in a multi-dwelling apartment unit so i definitely need a good antenna for indoor reception. The bottom looks like it's not sturdy to stand alone on a surface it will fall over does this need to be mounted on something to stand sturdy?
Asked 8 years ago by Christy.
- Answer The pole at the bottom is for mounting to a vertical or horizontal surface and is optional. When assembling the antenna follow the instructions for indoor use. It will free stand with no problem. The reception is okay depending on your proximity to broadcast towers
  Answered 8 years ago by David
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QuestionIf I hope this outside to my existing coax cable from my old Direct TV mount do I need anything else to hook to my digital TV in order to pick up high def signal
Asked 9 years ago by Aaaron.
- Answer They make you want to think that way but an antenna will be an antenna, no special antenna needed. When you connect to your existing coax, you should be pleasantly surprised.
  Answered 9 years ago by Beesur
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QuestionIs it easy to mount this antenna in your roof or sidewall at the roof peak?
Asked 9 years ago by JAIME.
- Answer Yes. The hardest thing was putting it together!
  Answered 9 years ago by Bump
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Antennas Direct - ClearStream 2V Long-Range HDTV Antenna - Black/Silver

Q: QuestionHow many TVs can I hook this up to and use at the same time?

Q: QuestionWhat channels do you get. is there a guide that comes with antenna. How many channels.

Q: QuestionHow high do we need to mount antenna?We have weak reception even with the amplifier we only get 5-6 channels. Any ideas on what to do? We are within 50 miles from 3 major cities so we should be getting good signal. We were told to point it north at 30 degrees, is this correct?

Q: Questionis a digital converter box required for these antennas?

Q: Questiondo I still get the weather channel,history,and documentaries etc.

Q: Questionis there a certain type of coax cable that needs to b used with this antenna?

Q: QuestionCan you amplify signal?I only got 4 channels. I installed in attic of my condo. Most of the TV stations are 50 miles or more away. Is there a way to increase reception?

Q: QuestionLooks like most are using this as an outdoor mounted antenna. Has anyone used it indoors? I see that it is very large, but the high ratings have me intrigued.

Q: QuestionIf you have direct t.v. can this be streamed or able to receive their channels?

Q: Questionhow many channel in all do you get with this antenna and what are they?

Q: QuestionWill This Antenna Pick UP Lo VHF Channels?Most antennas work great for UHF and High Vhf channels anywhere. The question is, Is this one built to accommodate Lo VHF channels. It's been impossible to find one.

Q: QuestionPhiladelphia ABC Channel 6 difficult to getSaw a review by Scott in Downingtown, PA. We live in Malvern PA... ABC on low VHF... cannot find an antenna (budget friendly and simple to set-up for a widowed friend) that gets it? Do you get it with this one?

Q: QuestionI would like to mount a ClearStream 2V Long-Range HDTV Antenna on the same pole as my WeBoost - Home 4G Cellular Signal Booster, but not sure if one will interfere with the other. They would be approximately one foot apart on the pole.

Q: Questionwill this get reception in murrieta, california?

Q: QuestionI live in a multi-dwelling apartment unit so i definitely need a good antenna for indoor reception. The bottom looks like it's not sturdy to stand alone on a surface it will fall over does this need to be mounted on something to stand sturdy?

Q: QuestionIf I hope this outside to my existing coax cable from my old Direct TV mount do I need anything else to hook to my digital TV in order to pick up high def signal

Q: QuestionIs it easy to mount this antenna in your roof or sidewall at the roof peak?

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QuestionHow many TVs can I hook this up to and use at the same time?

QuestionWhat channels do you get. is there a guide that comes with antenna. How many channels.

QuestionHow high do we need to mount antenna?We have weak reception even with the amplifier we only get 5-6 channels. Any ideas on what to do? We are within 50 miles from 3 major cities so we should be getting good signal. We were told to point it north at 30 degrees, is this correct?

Questionis a digital converter box required for these antennas?

Questiondo I still get the weather channel,history,and documentaries etc.

Questionis there a certain type of coax cable that needs to b used with this antenna?

QuestionCan you amplify signal?I only got 4 channels. I installed in attic of my condo. Most of the TV stations are 50 miles or more away. Is there a way to increase reception?

QuestionLooks like most are using this as an outdoor mounted antenna. Has anyone used it indoors? I see that it is very large, but the high ratings have me intrigued.

QuestionIf you have direct t.v. can this be streamed or able to receive their channels?

Questionhow many channel in all do you get with this antenna and what are they?

QuestionWill This Antenna Pick UP Lo VHF Channels?Most antennas work great for UHF and High Vhf channels anywhere. The question is, Is this one built to accommodate Lo VHF channels. It's been impossible to find one.

QuestionPhiladelphia ABC Channel 6 difficult to getSaw a review by Scott in Downingtown, PA. We live in Malvern PA... ABC on low VHF... cannot find an antenna (budget friendly and simple to set-up for a widowed friend) that gets it? Do you get it with this one?

QuestionI would like to mount a ClearStream 2V Long-Range HDTV Antenna on the same pole as my WeBoost - Home 4G Cellular Signal Booster, but not sure if one will interfere with the other. They would be approximately one foot apart on the pole.

Questionwill this get reception in murrieta, california?

QuestionI live in a multi-dwelling apartment unit so i definitely need a good antenna for indoor reception. The bottom looks like it's not sturdy to stand alone on a surface it will fall over does this need to be mounted on something to stand sturdy?

QuestionIf I hope this outside to my existing coax cable from my old Direct TV mount do I need anything else to hook to my digital TV in order to pick up high def signal

QuestionIs it easy to mount this antenna in your roof or sidewall at the roof peak?