Antennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna
by Antennas Direct
Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: Antennas DirectModel: DB2
Color: Chrome
Product features:
- Range: 1-30 Miles
- Multi-directional (pulls in signals from many directions)
- Achieves a high gain of up to 11.4 dB
- Great for indoor, outdoor, and attic use
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Digital camera reviews of Antennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna
Digital camera Review: Best Antenna for HDTV
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently moved into a new apartment and decided against cable TV. Instead, I would use an HD antenna to get the local channels. I rarely watch TV, so investing in cable wasn't worth it.
My setup has a Home Theater PC as the tuner for OTA HDTV. The included antenna with my PC tuner was pretty weak, so I decided to upgrade it. Between the original and the DB2, I tried 4 other antennas with varying success. Below you will see the antennas that I tried before I found the winner:
Original antenna (came free with TV Tuner Card) - Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950Q TV Tuner Stick/Personal Video Recorder with Clear QAM and Remote Control (Black)
- No bad for a free ultra portable antenna. Great for someone who travels a lot.
Upgrade 1: TERK FDTV2 Omni Directional Passive Flat Digital HDTV Antenna (Black)
Upgrade 2: TERK FDTV2A Omni Directional Amplified Flat Digital HDTV Antenna (Black)
Upgrade 3: Philips SDV2740/27 HDTV/UHF/VHF/FM Digital Indoor TV Antenna
Upgrade 4: Philips SDV2940/27 UHF Digital and Analog Indoor/Outdoor TV Antenna
Terks are BAD (at least the versions I tried)! - not worth it. Stay away!
Philips - seemed so-so. The indoor was better for me than the outdoor version.
The DB2 is a phenomenal antenna. Do not look anywhere else!!
FYI - You will need a pole to mount this antenna (like most outdoor antennas). I looked at all of the options online and in some Radio Shacks, but in the end, I built one with supplies from HomeDepot. I purchased 2 U-Bolts, 6 feet of 1 1/4 inch PVC (plastic pipe used for sewer/water) and some spray paint to make it blend in with my apartment. Total price - $6.
Summary of Antennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna
Although the DB2 was originally designed for outdoor use, it has quickly become one of the most popular indoor antennas due to its small size and extraordinary gain. The bowtie design provides strong gain across the entire UHF spectrum and it functions incredibly well in areas where a low profile antenna is required.Cameras and Photo
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