Other than the price. what is the different between C2 antenna and the clearstream 4 antenna? they both say similar things.
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Most notability is the number of elements and the overall size. The other is the word extreme. Our location was at the maximum distance 50 Miles from the Broadcast antenna. Plus, I wanted to mount the unit in the attic. I would estimate if your around 25 miles distance and mounting outside the C2 would work fine. However, I would opt for the C2-V-CJM with the additional element and mount. Here's what I see as the difference: Direct C2 - Does not come with antenna mount. Direct C2-V-CJM - Comes with antenna mount and additional element. Direct C4 - Does not come with antenna mount. Direct C4-CJM - Comes with antenna mount.
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From what I gathered from my friend that helped me go unplugged he said the picture is clearer and it has a father radius for signal.
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The C4 description indicates it has greater range than the C2, 65 miles vs. 50 miles. The C4 is a larger antenna. Bigger is sometimes better with antennas. When comparing price, also remember to ensure that both units include or do not include the mounting hardware. The mounting hardware increases the price with either antenna, but is necessary unless you have an alternative.
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Most notability is the number of elements and the overall size. The other is the word extreme. Our location was at the maximum distance 50 Miles from the Broadcast antenna. Plus, I wanted to mount the unit in the attic. I would estimate if your around 25 miles distance and mounting outside the C2 would work fine. However, I would opt for the C2-V-CJM with the additional element and mount. Here's what I see as the difference:Direct C2 - Does not come with antenna mount.Direct C2-V-CJM - Comes with antenna mount and additional element.Direct C4 - Does not come with antenna mount.Direct C4-CJM - Comes with antenna mount. Most notability is the number of elements and the overall size. The other is the word extreme. Our location was at the maximum distance 50 Miles from the Broadcast antenna. Plus, I wanted to mount the unit in the attic. I would estimate if your around 25 miles distance and mounting outside the C2 would work fine. However, I would opt for the C2-V-CJM with the additional element and mount. Here's what I see as the difference:Direct C2 - Does not come with antenna mount.Direct C2-V-CJM - Comes with antenna mount and additional element.Direct C4 - Does not come with... » Read More Most notability is the number of elements and the overall size. The other is the word extreme. Our location was at the maximum distance 50 Miles from the Broadcast antenna. Plus, I wanted to mount the unit in the attic. I would estimate if your around 25 miles distance and mounting outside the C2 would work fine. However, I would opt for the C2-V-CJM with the additional element and mount. Here's what I see as the difference:Direct C2 - Does not come with antenna mount.Direct C2-V-CJM - Comes with antenna mount and additional element.Direct C4 - Does not come with antenna mount.Direct C4-CJM - Comes with antenna mount. « Show Less
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I have this antenna. I use to have four light after buying putting the antenna I was able to get all 5 light lid. However, I can't tell the difference before sprint took over because I brought the clear modem after sprint had taken over. I have no problem with my internet's speed
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The internal antenna I feel is a little bit better than the external antenna. In 2013 I had a brand new boat set up with a new 898/external antenna, every time i backed off the boat lift it was searching for a signal, that boat was destroyed in a building collapse over winter. so I now have a new 2014 boat set up with an 899 and a 999 with internal antennas the "searching for signal" rarely comes up and I fished the exact same lake all this past season. I think you will enjoy your new unit.
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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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UPDATE...Forgot to tell you: Take a look at "August DTA240 High Gain Digital TV Aerial - Portable Indoor/Outdoor Digital Antenna for USB TV Tuner / ATSC Television / DAB Radio - With Magnetic Base" much better!!!! I'm using this now instead of the DTA220 on the USB PCTV adapter.
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I don't know the difference. I have never owned a clearstream 4. I purchased the clearstream 5 to pick up PBS (VHS) channels. I have it in my attic, and it works great.It also picks up uhf channels. My only problem is that many of the other channels come from a different direction. Clearstream 5 works great for me.
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I have used the antenna as supplied and a "better" one. The hardware expects to see the signal coming from the little line amplifier that is supplied with it. Upgrading to a "better" antenna will be successful only if that line amplifier is left in place and the replacement antenna is routed through it. With the antenna supplied with the AVerTV system, I could pick up all but one of the local stations plus those from 50 miles away. With the upgrade, I could pick up the missing local channel that was blocked by the high-rise building in which I was living. Try out the "blade" antennas such as the LEAF that can be hung on the wall, placed in a window frame,
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As you can see the antenna is a telescoping rod. I took it to a town 10 miles north of the station and had trouble pulling in my HD channel. So it's not so hot when it comes to sensitivity. (Selectivity is marvelous, since it's "all or nothing" with HD radio.)
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I know, here's a suggestion. Call C Crane and ask them. They have excellent customer service and are respectful. Also consider purchasing the antenna and trying it yourself. You can always send it back and you will know within a day or two if its right for your setup. I can say that it's stronger than the previous C Crane model because that's the one I have (the gray one). Due to the circumstances it works OK because I beefed it up using reflector home made designs that increase the signal capacity so I didn't take the step up in purchasing. Anyways hope this helps and good luck.
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I bought 3 UV5RA's a month or so ago...I upgraded the antennas on all 3 and I have absolutely no problem opening repeaters up 20+ miles away...I don't see why these would be any different. I like these, they're cheap so if I break it, lose it, or it get stolen, I'm not out $200-300. 73 KC9ZVP
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I prefer to use the forward gain rating (provided the manufacturer is credible). Antennas Direct has earned a good reputation. In the North American market, you won't find any consumer grade UHF only antenna with better performance than the DB8E (Some manufacturers use units of dBi and others use dBd. To convert dBi to dBd, subtract 2.15 dB. So in this case, 17.4 dBi = 15.25 dBd) If configured with both panels facing the same point on the horizon, and no amplifier, this antenna's performance matches or exceeds antennas advertized as CEA-Blue. With an amplifier that matches the specific signal conditions for a given location, this antenna will perform as well or better than an antenna advertized as CEA-Purple. I do not use the CEA rating, nor do I pay attention to mileage ratings, both are ambiguous estimates. The gain figure is more precise.
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I have two indoors and they both pick up many channels some of the local ones and few others. very clear if not more clear than cable. between these antennas and netflix ,hulu plus and apple tv my bill is less than half of what cable would be .so get one and try it .
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the august dta240 antenna will bring a stronger signal than the single pole type antenna. it has a magnetic base and placing it on a metal surface strengthens the signal. i've tried several antennae for my 7" portable tv and this model is not perfect but is much better than the others. place the dta240 in sevral spots to locate the strongest signal.
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Save some money. I could find no diference between the Extreme and the Basic, except for name and price. I found the Winegard passive version superior. Its wider. It is still true that the closer you get to 30 inches, the better. The winegard gains over the Mohu Leaf and the AmazonBasics flat antenna due to its being wider & thus catches more signal.
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When you purchase an antenna, make sure it's able to pick up both UHF and VHF. You may also choose to buy two separate antennas but that depends on your distance from the stations in your area. I got an antenna made by Antennas Direct and it works as advertised (and maybe just a little bit better than that). I have the Antennas Direct C2-V-CJM ClearStream 2-V Long Range UHF/VHF Indoor/Outdoor DTV Antenna with 20-Inch Mount. I'm about 35 miles from all of the stations and am very happy with this converter box. It's low priced and works.
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As far as I can tell, the F9 has better antenna coverage than the E9. The F9 has multi-beam built in antennas to eliminate dead spots. I am fairly happy with my E9 though. No problems yet.
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Standard coax connected antenna. Stronger is better because you will likely get more channels. The simple.tv HW is junky hardware though IMO.