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Best performance among all Antennas rated in the 60 Mile category [note: location, obstructions, and building materials affect reception]Receive free TV from networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW, PBS, Univision, MeTV and more in FullHD 1080 where availableDedicated UHF and VHF multi-directional elements deliver range and reception in less than ideal locationsIncludes clear stream 2V antenna, 20in mount, all-weather mounting hardware, and instructions (coaxial cable sold separately)Lifetime warranty on parts
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55 Reddit comments about Antennas Direct ClearStream 2V TV Antenna, 60+ Mile Range, UHF/VHF, Multi-directional, Indoor, Attic, Outdoor, Mast w/Pivoting Base/Hardware/ Adjustable Clamp, Sealing Pads, 4K Ready, Black – C2-V-CJM:

u/LNMagic · 16 pointsr/todayilearned

Just for the record - there is no such thing as an HD antenna. It doesn't matter to the antenna what kind of signal you use, only the frequency and amplitude (and direction, I suppose). It's the tuner that's HD, or SD, or analog.

That said, I recommend either buying this or adding this or to an existing antenna (assuming there is a VHF station in there area that has a broadcast you want).

u/kscannon · 14 pointsr/technology

We got one of these, It reaches alot farther then the 60miles but we have it up aways and the land is rather flat.

u/Houseofdon · 11 pointsr/grandrapids

I would not recommend the Leaf. Not because it isn't a good product, but because Grand Rapids has a couple unique and, frankly, annoying traits when it comes to our local broadcasts.

First, the actual broadcast towers of most of our stations are quite a long distance away from the city. WOOD-TV's tower, for example, is down south by Gun Lake. By the time these signals reach the city, they are weaker than what you'd find in most other markets of this size.

Second, most antennae, including the Leaf, are optimized to pick up UHF signals. As luck would have it, most of the GR stations broadcast in the less-common VHF spectrum. The literature of the Leaf will SAY it works fine for VHF, but that hasn't been my experience.

I tried the Leaf at my house in NE GR and could only get WGVU and FOX. I returned it and got a larger unit that I mounted in my attic. I am able to get ABC, NBC, FOX, WGVU, and another half-dozen stations like Ion that I never watch. The only semi-local station that I'm not able to get is CBS out of Kalamazoo due to the longer distance.

This is the unit I bought: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RH5GZI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There are a number of options out there, but make sure you get one that specifically talks about its VHF capabilities. In general, mounting an antenna in your attic or an upper floor will give you much better results. If you can mount on the outside of the house, you'll get even more.

u/odieoss · 5 pointsr/Sacramento

If you are in Sacramento proper and have a southwest facing window the old school and super cheap rabbit ears will do the trick. I use [this antenna] (https://www.amazon.com/ClearStream-Indoor-Outdoor-Antenna-Mount/dp/B007RH5GZI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1539548342&sr=8-5&keywords=antenna+direct). You'll see on top is a flat piece that extends out - that is what gets the VHI-Hi Band. I mounted it on the roof, point it just west of south-west and get all of San Fransisco's channels on cloudy days.

u/jftuga · 5 pointsr/Athens

I live in NW Athens. I have a ClearStream 2V. I can pick up Channel 2 ABC, but it is choppy. Fox 5 comes in about once a week, extremely choppy.

Other non-mainstream that come in:

  • 2-6 wsb-tv, non-hd
  • 5-2 waga, non-hd
  • 8-1 gpb hd
  • 8-2 kids
  • 8-3
  • 23-1 religion
  • 34-3 wuvg
  • 34-4 escape
  • 36-1 watl-dt myATL
  • 36-2 bounce
  • 69-1 wupn hd

    I might get an antenna amplifier to see if I can get Abc and Fox to come in better. If you want to try this, you really need to "go big or go home" as they say. Since I got my antenna for only $10 this is it for me. You need an even bigger antenna that I have to get Atlanta stations.

    Also, does anyone know of someone who installs roof antennas? My roof is a little too steep for my comfort.
u/kefkaisbad · 4 pointsr/GNV

Actually, it's just a VHF (low band) broadcast versus a UHF broadcast, and the tower is in Newberry. Those "leaf" style indoor antennas have trouble picking up VHF broadcasts, but something like this should work.

u/greenrangertp · 4 pointsr/nashville

Use one with bunny ears/VHF Elements! Unless you are really close to WSMV/WNPT towers, those flat one's have a hard time receiving their signals because they are VHF channels(WSMV-High VHF, WNPT-High VHF). Those flat antennas are made for UHF only signals and won't get the VHF signals well, so you need one with both.

Like this.
https://www.amazon.com/ClearStream-Indoor-Outdoor-Antenna-Mount/dp/B007RH5GZI/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=indoor+ota+tv+antenna+rabbit+ears&qid=1562351588&s=gateway&sr=8-17

or this

https://www.amazon.com/RCA-ANT121Z-Durable-Passive-Antenna/dp/B00009W3E2/ref=sr_1_18?keywords=indoor+ota+tv+antenna+rabbit+ears&qid=1562352060&s=gateway&sr=8-18

EDIT: WZTV appears to have changed from VHF-Low to UHF, recently.

I gave you the signal chart for where I'm at in Nashville, but YMMV depending where you are in relation to the towers for the respective stations here in Nashville.
https://nocable.org/availability-report/yxqpb-nashville-tn-37210

https://www.tablotv.com/blog/vhf-vs-uhf-frequency-cord-cutters-ota-tv-antenna/

**I'll update this as needed.

u/csguydn if you need my help, DM me.

u/nateatwork · 3 pointsr/Maine

Hey, I can help you!

First, get a dual UHF/VHF antenna. This is the one I use. You can buy one on Amazon or at the South Portland Best Buy for $99.99.

This antenna should pretty much pick up NBC, ABC, and CBS no matter where you mount it. I have mine indoors on the first floor.

To get FOX, you'll need to point the antenna so that it's facing almost due north. The FOX antenna is up near Farmington for some reason. You may have to mess with the direction a little, but you should be able to get FOX in crystal clear HD with great reception.

These are my experiences over on Woodford St in Portland. Best of luck to you!

u/tvtoo · 3 pointsr/cordcutters

Since your patio probably faces north/west and you're 30 miles away from the transmitters, how about another solution -- hire a company that usually does DirecTV or Dish Network installs to install a ClearStream 2V on your roof for about $100-$150.

You can easily find one by googling (direcTV installer, Dallas TX) or (dish network installer, Dallas TX).

It looks like a satellite dish, and because you have a satellite installer doing it, your management company/landlord/super should give them roof access just like another other resident installing DirecTV/Dish.

Roof will give you a great reception of everything to the south. Just have them use their iPhone compass app or install an Android compass app and point the antenna to 193 degrees.

Also, buy them an RCA Preamp to install, to lock in a signal before that long run of coaxial down to your apartment.

u/Chewza · 3 pointsr/Browns

Fox and CBS in Cleveland are on Hi-VHF frequencies. You'll need something better than the cheap panel antennas. This might do what you want.

Antennas Direct ClearStream 2V TV Antenna, 60+ Mile Range, UHF/VHF, Multi-directional, Indoor, Attic, Outdoor, Mast w/Pivoting Base/Hardware/ Adjustable Clamp, Sealing Pads, 4K Ready, Black - C2-V-CJM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RH5GZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sl0zDbTWYQE6Y

u/sivartk · 3 pointsr/cordcutters

With that distance you will need a larger antenna (I.e. outdoor antenna) and possibly place it outside. You can try an outdoor antenna like this inside and see if it works. Get it as close to the window as possible that faces the towers. If that doesn't work, you'll need to get the antenna outside somehow.

Flat antennas don't work really well unless you are less than 10 miles from the towers.

u/garyconditsmistress · 3 pointsr/phoenix

I live in north Scottsdale and everything else comes in fine, but even with this monster I can never pick up 12.

u/Zero1O1 · 2 pointsr/cordcutters

I use a Mohu leaf and I like it, but that one linked seems VERY expensive for what it is. For much less money, I would probably buy this if I needed a more powerful antenna.

u/mazobob66 · 2 pointsr/GreenBayPackers

I live west-er of Madison (Mazomanie), and the "leaf" antenna kind of worked. Too many hills between Mazomanie and Madison. And too many big trees in my neighborhood. I ended up going with this antenna - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RH5GZI/

But for the OP, the leaf-type antenna should be just fine.

u/Speedstr · 2 pointsr/Frugal

I'm actually moving to a new place next month, and looked up HD Anttenna on Wirecutter's site, and they recommended the C2 Clearstream. They seem to do their reviews pretty seriously, and judging by the Amazon reviews-220 reviews, 4.6 star rating, It seems to be pretty favorable overall.


The only drawback for some people is that this is meant to be an outdoor antenna, and it's recommended that you buy the mount included version or buy a separate mount.

u/gpraceman · 2 pointsr/HomeNetworking

We are in Colorado also, Highlands Ranch. So, I just pointed the antenna towards Lookout Mountain and we get all sorts of channels. I have an amplified splitter, but don't really need to run the amplifier.

u/MeowMixSong · 2 pointsr/cordcutters

An Antennas Direct DB4e pointed at 145 magnetic will work fine, the model you said you're using is a "60 mile" indoor amplified antenna, which is basically a 30 mile range antenna with an amplifier on it. The DB4e, or Clearstream 2v would suit you fine. If possible, get it outside and get it as high as possible. But they do work indoors, (just not as well).

u/ElDiario · 2 pointsr/askTO

I get all of those channels listed in your link except for NBC for some reason. I have a Clearstream 2V antenna attached to my chimney:

https://www.amazon.ca/Antennas-Direct-C2-V-CJM-ClearStream-Outdoor/dp/B007RH5GZI



u/rcm_rx7 · 2 pointsr/cordcutters

That looks pretty good compared to my report. I used to use a monoprice indoor/outdoor antenna and picked up channels 60 miles away (decent line of sight). This was used indoors and on the first floor. There were a few channels I didn't get, including a VHF one 90 miles away. I put an RCA ANT751 in my attic and pull that channel in now.

For my inlaws I wasn't able to pull in a very good signal with the monoprice because there weren't any broadcast towers that were line of sight. We bought a Clearstream 2V to put on the roof because it looks a lot nicer than the RCA antenna. It ended up working really, and you can use it indoors as well.

So my recommendation is the monoprice antenna, first, and then if you want something better, upgrade to the RCA or Clearstream depending on your decorating style!

u/lol_catd · 2 pointsr/OnceUponATime

Also, this is the antenna we use. Those ones that look like mouse pads are fine if you live in the city, but this one will get you way more from farther away.

ClearStream 2V Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna with Mount - 60 Mile Range https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RH5GZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_X.BAybS9TKS9Q

u/jj06 · 1 pointr/cordcutters

Yeah, I'm now fairly sure I'm actually getting KFFV... egg on face :). I think my outdoor antenna is probably just a few degrees off from being able to pick it up properly.

This is the antenna I have:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RH5GZI

When I first got it I tried to install it myself, but wasn't having much luck (& my roof is super-steep). I hired an installer to help out and they were able to dial it in to get the most channels at the time. I'm not sure if ME-TV was even broadcasting back around 2012, so I probably never noticed until my Tivo started showing me the listings.

I think I'm going to try to see if I can combine them, but this may be a thing to keep in mind if I ever decide to upgrade/replace the main antenna.

u/natethomas · 1 pointr/cordcutters

Unless you are going crazy looking for one last channel, you almost certainly never need an amp. Far better to get a decent antenna than to try powering that antenna. In my opinion, anything by Antennas Direct seems to go a long ways in doing the job (like this guy), but needless to say, ymmv.

u/RussSur · 1 pointr/cordcutters

Those channels are Hi-VHF (channels 7-13 in the "Real" column. Note that for those, a simple rabbit ears antenna will likely be at least as good as the more expensive and less unobtrusive antenna I chose for myself, below.

After going through a series of bad decisions, trying to improve my antenna situation, I "discovered" that basically anything with an amplifier is pure marketing. Aim to get your gain increased through directionality in the antenna, not electronic. My best results, in a small(er) antenna that won't too ridiculous indoors, was the ClearStream 2V:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RH5GZI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's not as unobtrusive as the Leaf 50, but you should have better results, especially for CW, PBS and Fox, which are in the Hi-VHF band for you.

u/ultrafresh · 1 pointr/Frugal

I just bought an Antennas Direct C2-V-CJM. I know it's mountable as an outdoor antenna, but several people mount them inside attics if you'd consider that.

Right now, ours is inside our house and we're clearly getting signals from 20 miles away. Once we mount it on our roof, I think we'll get up to 60 miles (on a very clear day, we've gotten one 60 miles with the antenna inside).

u/boulderdrop · 1 pointr/SeattleWA

Is the little square flat antenna in the window? Which way does it point? Where is your neighborhood?

I've tried the little flat antenna, below, in the window... but facing East (opposite of Queen Anne with RF towers). I got nothing...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008KVUAGU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So I bought another antenna, much bigger, but still kept it inside. I tried facing it towards Queen Anne, but I suspect the lathe/plaster walls and being (probably) below line-of-sight of the towers.. it didn't do shit.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RH5GZI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I guess I need to go for the gusto and mount an antenna up on the roof/chimney. We have one of those old craftsman houses with a roof pitch that scares the heck out of me. Sad.

u/ndougla2 · 1 pointr/Atlanta

If you can mount one on your residence, I recommend this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RH5GZI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We are barely otp north, and it gets everything really well. The only exception is ABC (still watchable, but not perfect), but that's because our neighbors house is blocking the signal for that one.

u/79ford · 1 pointr/cordcutters

I use and highly recommend getting a ClearStream 2-V antenna. I have it mounted in the attic without any problems but it can also be installed outside of which ever you choose won't matter.


The range is 50+ miles and I can attest the antenna doesn't have any problems picking up stations 40 miles away for me. Sometimes you can also find them on ebay as open box deals for about $15-25 less.

u/Necoras · 1 pointr/Denton

Yeah, you need a line of sight directional antenna to get those other channels. We're at the edge of their coverage zone without one, and since everything went digital it's an all or nothing thing.

I have one of these which isn't huge, but for the best reception it really needs to be on a roof. If you're on the second or third story and have a south facing balcony you could still make it work. But the angle is pretty important. We had our roof replaced this spring and the roofers didn't get it quite right so we haven't had channel 8 ever since. I've been too lazy to go up and recalibrate it, but it can definitely pick up 8 and 4 if you install it correctly.

u/connorkmiec93 · 1 pointr/cordcutters

Yes I knew the build quality was going to suck, but I'm still surprised how bad it is. For $34 I figured what the hell. So far it works spectacualrly. My Antennas Direct ClearStream 2V only got 16 channels, this piece of crap gets 58! I wont even need to use the rotation, so hopefully that will help it last longer.

u/EL_Senor_Guapo · 1 pointr/cordcutters

I bought one of these...

very very happy with the results. It helps I'm withing 15 miles of towers

u/pjhile · 1 pointr/cordcutters

After doing a bit of research myself, I plan on buying this one soon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RH5GZI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/zaphod2012 · 1 pointr/Acadiana

I live near Comeaux High and have No problem with KLFY here.. I get channel 10-1 with 8 of 10 on the signal meter..

I use a Samsung dtb-h260f ATSC tuner

This Clearstream antennae mounted on top of my chimney

u/fshagan · 1 pointr/cordcutters

I've never heard of "ahere" as a manufacturer, so I suspect it's a marketing company rather than a company that actually makes and tests the antennas. You have gotten some nice suggestions for antennas people know to be good.

I had good luck with both my ChannelMaster CM4228, but it's large; probably too large for your attic. This ClearStream 4V didn't work as well for me for a very weak VHF station, but my brother in law is using it and likes it. They make a 60 mile version that is smaller and can probably fit in your attic space.

I think upofadown's suggestion for either a Winegard HD7694 or ChannelMaster CM-2018 are good choices. But they are 78" long, and they can be hard to fit into small spaces.

u/spilurum · 1 pointr/cordcutters

That's nothing. Have you got a TV Fool analysis already? If not, do an analysis to figure out the best azimuth for reception.

Get yourself a Clearstream 2V (or even a 4V if you're serious about it) and a Winegard digital signal booster and you should be able to get most, if not all, channels clear and solid.

That's the exact setup I have, and I'm anywhere between 35 and 45 miles from all of my stations. I get all but one in as if I was living in the city.

u/RobieFLASH · 1 pointr/cordcutters

ClearStream 2V Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna with Mount - 60 Mile Range https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RH5GZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zAFTzbG27BN8M


Will this one work?

u/molingrad · 1 pointr/Brooklyn

I get nearly 35 channels in Bay Ridge. Get a decent antennae and point it at the empire state. You should definitely get all the networks and PBS from Coney.

I got this https://www.amazon.com/ClearStream-Indoor-Outdoor-Antenna-Mount/dp/B007RH5GZI

You're not too far away so should work for you. Just check first.

u/kionae · 1 pointr/cordcutters

I've got an Clearstream 2-V mounted on my roof, and it's been working great for me.

u/FriendlyITGuy · 1 pointr/Connecticut

I have This antenna on my roof and live in Columbia. I pick up WTNH without issue.

u/degeneraded · 1 pointr/cordcutters

i got impatient and purchased this antenna

Would you advise returning and getting your recommendations?

u/thraxst · 1 pointr/ota

Interesting, I hadn't seen that ClearStream 2MAX, only saw the ClearStream 2V before. Seems a lot cheaper than the one I saw listed on Amazon, but has one less piece? Not sure what it is.

https://www.amazon.com/ClearStream-Indoor-Outdoor-Antenna-Mount/dp/B007RH5GZI/

u/imminenceRedefined · 1 pointr/asheville

This.

I get all the major networks locally with one of these in my attic, without amplification:

http://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-C2-V-CJM-ClearStream-Outdoor/dp/B007RH5GZI

As always with OTA, YMMV.

u/DM725 · 1 pointr/cordcutters

ABC 7, its facing west.

ClearStream 2V Indoor/Outdoor... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RH5GZI?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

That is the antenna.

u/phineas1134 · 1 pointr/ota

In a similar situation, I had good luck with a Clear Stream 2 and VHF Retro Fit Kit.

This comes with both I believe.

Its kinda pricey, but it worked well for me.

u/Roginator · 1 pointr/ota

I tested the SMARTenna+. It did poorly on VHF channels. Antenna shootout.

I also seem to recall WUSA and WJZ in your area have some sort of quirk in their signals that has been causing problems from some newer DVRs like the latest HDHomerun and Recast. Probably not the problem in this case.

STEALTHtenna is cheap and works pretty well. STEALTHtenna at Amazon (join two of these for almost the perfect solution?)

Clearstream 2V might be a bit less directional, but pricier. Clearstream 2V at Amazon

u/iheartbrainz · 1 pointr/Denton

It was mounted to an interior wall behind my tv but we stopped picking up a few channels, so I took it down and it's currently just sitting on my media cabinet under my tv. It's about 10 feet from an exterior wall. My roommate has one that looks like this and it's mounted right next to a window on our west wall and she picks up channel 8 most of the time, as well as all of the other channels.

u/MikeFive · 1 pointr/Livermore

try it attic mount

also another friend of mine put a clearstream 2v on chimney and says it works fantastic, another option but its 2x as much as the RCA (which Lowes usually has in stock btw): http://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-C2-V-CJM-ClearStream-Outdoor/dp/B007RH5GZI

u/mojo_13 · 1 pointr/cordcutters

I was 45 miles away and got this antenna and it worked perfectly in my attic. I would run a TVFool and see if you really need a tower. I then got a Tivo OTA with lifetime and a couple Tivo mini's and my house is ready to go. No reason to go back to sat unless that is what you want, there are many other options like many have showed here.

https://www.amazon.com/ClearStream-Indoor-Outdoor-Antenna-Mount/dp/B007RH5GZI

u/rlpn · 1 pointr/cordcutters

http://www.tvfool.com/?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=29&q=id%3d5b9492ba30cfef

The channels I want are like 57 miles away. I was thinking about getting this antenna http://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-C2-V-CJM-ClearStream-Outdoor/dp/B007RH5GZI/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1396830891&sr=8-13&keywords=indoor+antenna (seems to be a good indoor antenna) but I don't know if will be able to reach that far.

u/ST90744 · 1 pointr/Whittier

Looking on http://www.tvfool.com/ shows Whittier has pretty bad reception. That being said I use Antennas Direct Clear Stream 2V and get pretty decent reception. I bought mine at Best Buy for $100 but you can get them on Amazon for $79.

https://www.amazon.com/ClearStream-Indoor-Outdoor-Antenna-Mount/dp/B007RH5GZI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510336461&sr=1-1&keywords=Antennas+Direct+C2&dpID=41KYhoL70VL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

u/jgns · 1 pointr/DirecTV

I've never used tvfool. How about this indoor/outdoor antenna? http://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-C2-V-CJM-ClearStream-Outdoor/dp/B007RH5GZI

u/jdaar · 1 pointr/politics

I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/ClearStream-Indoor-Outdoor-Antenna-Mount/dp/B007RH5GZI

I live 58 miles from the TV stations, and I have this installed inside at 7ft. behind my media center to please the wife and it works great, I think i payed $120 for it. I also use plex media server, and will soon have MCEBuddy for my comskip gui/mp4 conversion because commercials suck and I'd rather transcode from ts to mp4 while asleep than while watching.

And if you have a modern game system, they're a high energy consumption media player, but the PS4 media center is awesome. I use it because it has mk4 support for rips I haven't yet converted and it will sense the HDHomeRun as a DLNA server, so you can watch live TV from the PS4, if you're willing to deal with a horrible file tree based interface.

u/terminamorte · -3 pointsr/askscience

I don't know about being able to use old TV antennas (I had to get a digital one for it to work in my area), but you'll also need a HD reciever (Built into all HDTVs afaik)

Otherwise, just pick up a cheap capture card and install in your PC for a cheap DVR with tons of storage. :)

The one I had is similar to this, but there are much cheaper ones out there.

http://www.amazon.com/Antennas-Direct-C2-V-CJM-ClearStream-Outdoor/dp/B007RH5GZI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394401306&sr=1-2&keywords=digital+tv+antenna