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Antennas Direct - 8-Element Bowtie UHF Outdoor HDTV Antenna, Multi-Directional, 70+ Mile Range, 4K 8K UHD NEXTGEN TV - Black/Silver
Average customer rating
4.6
(236 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 236 reviews
5 Stars
178
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Star
8
93%of customers recommend this product.
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199 out of
214)
Customer Reviews for Antennas Direct - 8-Element Bowtie UHF Outdoor HDTV Antenna, Multi-Directional, 70+ Mile Range, 4K 8K UHD NEXTGEN TV - Black/Silver
Posted by: Gayle Hase
from Carrabelle, FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
I live in an area that is roughly 70 miles from two separate broadcast locations. I wasn't really all that optimistic about your product but decided to give it a chance. The DB8e seemed to be a good idea since the two broadcast locations are 280 to 300 degrees apart. I found all of the components I received to be of good quality and everything went together as described and fit! The product even came with directions that appear to have been written by someone who employs English as their first language. After I was satisfied in the structural integrity of my installation, I used the information from your website and the compass on my IPhone, to "point" one bank, of the antenna to 30 degrees and the other bank to 306 degrees. After running the scan on each of the 3 TVs that your product is "driving" I found that all 3 had quality reception on 38 channels. Much more than I anticipated and, at the very least, plenty to drop the "local stations" portion of my provider's bill. Definately gives me the upper hand in the battle to lower the cost in my television watching.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Dale
from Mount Enterprise, Tx.
Verified Purchase:Yes
It seems to be a good antenna. You stated it was for a wooded area. That's why I ordered it. It does not pick up any more channels than I did with my old one. It is pointed in right direction. Some channels still loose signal.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting antennasdirect.com
Customer Rating
5
DB8e is a very sensitive highly directional tool
on October 13, 2023
Posted by: Dave
from Central Pennsylvania
Verified Purchase:Yes
I live in a fringe reception area; transmitters are distant and terrain is a complicating factor. I had tried other antennas with mixed results. But the DB8e is definitely the best tool for the task that I've tried. It is very sensitive to picking up marginal signals and highly directional; just a little bump one way or the other and you can lock in on the best options. It also offers the capability of adjusting one panel at a slightly different angle than the other; in effect, almost like having two antennas. This high tech antenna, combined with the expertise and great customer service at Antennas Direct, may be the answer to you fringe reception area headaches!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting antennasdirect.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Antenna
on November 18, 2023
Posted by: JT
from Atlanta DMA
I bought this antenna, will admit instructions aren’t that clear - would recommend they get a new technical writer and rewrite these - luckily found a YouTube video and had it not together in 15minutes - I have it next to TV in basement and it’s has great picture, all DTV sub channels - next is to get it up on roof and distributed to house - I have 30 channels all clear, very happy with this antenna - always go with a high gain ant. With greater distance than you need. I am with in 30miles from most all antennas and this High Gain - 70+ mile antenna does great!
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Posted by: Orville
from West center Mo
Verified Purchase:Yes
We wanted to be able to watch channels scanned in at night to be available for viewing anytime. This high gain antenna has done the job for us.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Miles Twaddell
from Newark, Ohio
Verified Purchase:Yes
Does not work at all. I received fewer channels (none, actually except the local OSU PBS stations) than I did with the Clearview 2 antenna. A big disappointment, especially at the price. Would not recommend this antenna.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from antennasdirect.comBy Becky M, Marketing, July 18, 2024
Hi Miles, we are sorry to hear you're not receiving all the available channels for your area. Please give us a call. There are many factors that can cause TV signal interference, like terrain and obstacles between your home and the TV tower which is most likely why you are not receiving certain channels. We would be happy to provide you with a free signal analysis in your area to offer better troubleshooting tips to solve the issue. We are available M-F 9am to 7pm at 877-825-5572. We are here to help, even if you have already returned our antenna. Thank you for your purchase and honest feedback.
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Posted by: TB
from NW Florida
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice antenna, I like the ability to be able to receive from two different directions that’s why I selected it, I specifically did not want VHF, just UHF only.
Written by a customer while visiting antennasdirect.com
Customer Rating
1
Poor reception
on July 30, 2024
Posted by: Bill
from Central N Y
I bought this antenna to replace an inexpensive yagi type antenna and am very disappointed. The yagi
received 5 stations from about 51 mi away, the db8 gets 2 and they are both on the backside of the antenna about 21 mi away in the opposite direction. I get nothing on the front side of the antenna. The antenna is mounted in the same position as the yagi was, I have a rotor and a mast mounted preamp and no matter which way I aim it I get nothing except the 2 off the backside. If I aim the front at the town where the 2 stations are I get nothing, only off the rear of the antenna. I've been involved in amateur radio for over 30 yrs and this one has me confused.
Response from antennasdirect.comBy Becky M, Marketing, July 31, 2024
Hi Bill! We are very sorry to hear you are unable to pull in more than 2 stations with your DB8e antenna. We would like to look into this for you. Please give us a call at 877-825-5572 and we will be happy to help find a solution. Thank you for your purchase and honest feedback of our product.
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