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Antennas Direct - Db8-e 8-element Bowtie Uhf Outdoor Hdtv Antenna, Multi-directional, 70+ Mile Range, 4k 8k Uhd Nextgen - Silver
Average customer rating
4.6
(234 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 234 reviews
5 Stars
177
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Star
8
93%of customers recommend this product.
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198 out of
213)
Customer Reviews for Antennas Direct - Db8-e 8-element Bowtie Uhf Outdoor Hdtv Antenna, Multi-directional, 70+ Mile Range, 4k 8k Uhd Nextgen - Silver
Posted by: Clearcutter
from Ormond Beach, FL, United States
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This antenna is pretty large but I figured that I needed to get reception from major network stations that are 60 miles away and so this should work. Assembly was not too difficult although I would have liked the instructions to be a little more detailed. I have it set up in my attic at the highest spot I could get it. I set up a platform between the joists with the J-bar supporting the antenna.
As far as reception, I initially used a splitter but it worked best without it and bought a long coax cable (50'). Once I got the antenna pointing in the right direction, I got great reception for 2 major networks (the primary goal) and several smaller stations. Very happy to be able to get the news since I have no interest in television beyond that.
But for some reason, the reception is intermittent for those major stations. It works 100% for the shopping channels and Spanish channels...but that doesn't help me. For the 2 major network stations, it will be great for a few minutes and then disappear. Trying it later in the day...well...maybe it works...maybe not.
The bad reception to the major networks happens on sunny days or cloudy days...no pattern that I can see. Perhaps there's something blocking between me and the City 60 miles away that moves around?? No hills. Only trees and highways...so I'm fairly perplexed. I've pondered whether to install it on the roof but am hesitant to make that effort if the issue is not with the antenna position but something else between me and the stations. I live in a condo and would have to get HOA permission to mount it outside. Ugh.
Overall, I'm satisfied with the antenna since I tried 3 others before finding this one. This is the only one that was able to get those far away stations. Intermittent reception is better than nothing.
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Posted by: tim99999
from Lawrence, KS, United States
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I work out of town for several months a year, and the wife was calling everyday about
the low quality TV reception. I knew I had a weekend in town, so I purchased this antenna and installed it in just a hour. Best investment I ever made. The picture quality
is great, no drop outs!
the low quality TV reception. I knew I had a weekend in town, so I purchased this antenna and installed it in just a hour. Best investment I ever made. The picture quality
is great, no drop outs!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting antennasdirect.com
Posted by: Marty
Verified Purchase:Yes
We live in a mountain blocked location (although near the edge), and the DB8e is picking up most stations most of the time. Thanks!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting antennasdirect.com
Posted by: olChi
from Illinois, United States
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Cut the cable cord for a Roku but didn't receive live network stations with them. Called A.D. and after some review decided that since I live on the fringe of reception that the DB8e would be the one. It is really great. I get 12 crystal clear HD stations. Really works great. Talk to Robin, she's great for answering reception questions and patient with all your other tech questions!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting antennasdirect.com
Posted by: cookie
from TN, United States
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this antenna and it came right on time. We hooked it up and the pictures were clear. We received 13 stations. We haven't gone with it yet as we are losing so many of the stations we love to watch. Wish it could bring in more.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting antennasdirect.com
Posted by: Bren2
from Greenville, GA
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought ours a short while ago and I cannot say enough good about it. The last time I downloaded channels, we had 80 to get picked up. Some of them we can't get all the time, but the local channels and even some out of state channels come in great. It was wonderful to say goodbye dish!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Cippy
from Winchester, VA, United States
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this for an older couple that prefers to stay off of the cable. It pulled in more stations than they were getting with their old antenna, and for me, it was easy to install.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Thib
from New Iberia, LA, United States
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Installed atenna a month ago works great. Easily to install and has great reception
I would recommend this to a friend!
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