Antennas Direct
Terrestrial Digital Long Range Large
Multi-Directional UHF HD Antenna
Intended for people at great distances from the transmitters, the DB8 is our most powerful multi-directional HD antenna. In fact, its 15.8 dB gain make it one of the most powerful multi-directional antennas available.
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
Impedance 300/75 ohm
Works up to 70 miles or more from transmitters
Very flexible aiming characteristics
Weatherproof construction
High gain across entire UHF band (UHF channels 14-69)
Max Gain 15.8 dB
Dimensions 29" H x 42" W x 4" Deep
Weight: 10 pounds
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4
Customer Reviews:
10
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Value
3.8
Features
3.9
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.2
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Reviewer:
br282 on
Oct 17, 2009 Customer Rating:
1.0
Value
1.0
Features
1.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
It worked great for about a month and then it stopped picking up the VHF channels. It is a UHF antenna, but the local VHF channels had 100% signal strength when it was new. Now they have 0% signal strength.
Product works great
Reviewer:
wild bill on
Oct 02, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Product worked great right out of the box. Although I saw later I could have bought the product for $40 less at Solid Signal.
Works Great
Reviewer:
Fuzz on
Sep 28, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.3
Value
3.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I have it attached to my tower antenna about 20 feet in the air, half way. I am getting 19 chanels, about 6 more than with existing antenna whit is 40 feet in the air. I know I could get a few more if I put it on a rotor and was able to change which way it was pointed.I ordered this product on Thursday and received the next day.I was'nt expecting it for 3 to 5 days.
not that good
Reviewer:
B.B. on
Sep 26, 2009 Customer Rating:
2.0
Value
2.0
Features
2.0
Quality
2.0
Performance
2.0
i replaced a channel master ant. with this new one. i'm not seeing a big differance and i have a booster.i would not spend money on this one.
Good product
Reviewer:
GFCRET on
Sep 21, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
Clear reception, receives good, long distance signal in excess of 50 miles.
ATSC - Means 2009
Digital TV Ready
Buy with confidence that ATSC TVs are designed for the future! The ATSC Standard for Digital
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Guidelines for Digital Television. What it means for today's television
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the requirements for the transition to Digital TV sets and all digital
transmission to occur by February 17th, 2009. ATSC Digital Ready TVs
have digital tuners already. TVs and related Tuner products that are
not ATSC will require a separate digital tuner after the transition date.
How To Pick Your Best TV
Size? How Do You Watch
TV?
Does your family gather together on movie nights?
Are you a lone sports fan who really gets into your favorite
game, or has the whole neighborhood over? Do you have an intimate TV
room, or a huge home theater? Do you watch in the bedroom, or the
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The size of the TV that's best for you and
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room.
FAMILY ROOMS
For family rooms and other spaces with high TV use, 37 inch and
larger are the most popular choices. In large rooms, the largest
size possible is usually best.
BEDROOMS
For bedrooms, offices and other medium-sized spaces, look in the 26
to 37 inch size range.
KITCHENS &
SMALL ROOMS
For kitchens and smaller rooms where you are closer to the TV,
consider a 15 to 19 inch screen.
Are you
limited in the space you have available on the wall or in a piece of
furniture? We have the perfect tool to help you calculate the
exact size that will fit!
How To Pick Your Best TV
Type?
Several important factors determine the
quality of your HDTV picture. So how do you find a picture you like?
TV TECHNOLOGY
As you probably already know, there are several TV technologies
available. LCD televisions are thin and lightweight with a
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thicker than LCDs or Plasma.
RESOLUTION
Think about TV resolution as the number of pixels contained in one
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will give you better picture detail. 720P and 1080P are the two most
common resolution standards for HDTV now. With about 1 million
pixels in each frame, 720P provides a vivid, high definition picture.
1080P offers the highest level of HDTV quality with over 2 million pixels
in each frame, creating even greater picture details. While
broadcast is mostly limited to 720P, 1080P is the standard for high definition disc players like Blu-Ray.
CONTRAST RATIO
Contrast ratio is a number that measures the difference in light
intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black on the screen.
In general the higher the contrast ratio number, the better the image
quality. Most times, you will find Dynamic Contrast Ratio specified,
but be sure you are comparing the same type of contrast ratio.
CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT
Another way to improve contrast ratio
is with contrast enhancement technology. Most of the time, this uses back
lighting to improve apparent contrast. This is especially helpful in
dark rooms, as it helps your eyes adjust to the best light levels.
This dynamically improves contrast, resulting in deep blacks in darker
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BIT COLOR Another important contributor to picture quality is what is
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assign colors on the screen. The higher the number, the more
displayable colors will appear (see the image below). Of course this
is only true if both the display processor and the panel support that
number of bits!
More Bits = More Colors
What Is
High Definition And How Is It Different From Standard Definition?
High Definition or "HD" is a
technological leap forward from standard definition, with up to 6x the
picture resolution, so that what you see is sharper and more realistic. Regular TVs and the TV channels you watch
at home are typically in standard definition (unless you watch HD channels).
DVD are also in standard definition. Standard definition (480i & 480p)
is lower quality than high definition. Many older TV sets are standard
def, and can only show standard def content (programming). Many new
TVs are called High Definition TVs (HDTV). They are capable of showing
high def content in: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p, all high definition
formats, but 1080p provides the highest picture quality of them all. Click
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How To Protect Your HDTV And Make It All
Work!
You've bought your ideal television or home
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work together? It's not as complex as it might seem, but it is
important to consider, since devices may work differently, and have
incompatible modes. Plus after investing in your hardware, bad things
can happen to damage them.
MOST IMPORTANT: SURGE
PROTECTION If you have a
computer, you know all about surge suppressors and battery back-up UPS
devices. But do you have a UPS for your HDTV and Home Theater
system? HDTVs and Home Theater systems are just as susceptible to
surge and power damage as computers, so it is critical you add a very good
surge suppressor or UPS to your setup at once! Plus if you have a UPS, you'll be able to watch TV or listen to music if the power goes off! (for as long as the battery lasts of course!)
CONTROLLING IT ALL: ADVANCED
REMOTE CONTROLS Almost
every device you have came with a remote control, some even are called
Universal Remote Controls. But every device, HDTV, or Home Theater
component has special features and functions, not supported by the generic
Universal Remotes, especially if you want "One Button" control of several
devices at once. For these you need Advanced Remote Controls, that
not only control everything, but reduce it all down to One Button tasks
that even a Cave Man could operate!
GOT HELP? GET AN
INSTALLATION & SETUP SERVICE With some of
today's HDTV and Home Theater systems, you may want to consider getting
expert help from certified technicians that can quickly install your HDTV
on your wall, hide the cables and wires, balance the display settings and
the 7.1 surround sound, for the maximum in sound and picture quality.
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GET A GUARANTEED
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trade-in value of your HDTV a year or two in the future, when you will be
ready to upgrade to the latest technology.
About HDTV Viewing Angles
The Viewing Angle of any TV is an important specification. The wider
the viewing angle, the more enjoyable your experience. Viewing angles
above 150° means you can view your TV from a reasonable range - from the
front and off to the sides. However, viewing angles above 170° are
best! Many of today's Plasma and LCD HDTVs offer viewing angles of
178°, and their images do not suffer from degradation at very high viewing
angles. LCD TVs were originally designed for a one user
experience, as a computer monitor, but the technology has kept pace with the
demands for ever increasing viewing angles, and most offer excellent viewing
experiences. Between LCD and Plasma; Plasma TVs have the advantage,
but by a small margin.
Viewing angles are not an issue with
projectors because the light source is coming from in front of the screen,
and not from behind. However, the surface on which you project (screen or
wall surface) may have a slight impact on viewing angles, so it is important
to choose the best screen possible.
Antennas Direct Terrestrial Digital Long Range Large Multi-Directional UHF HD Antenna
$109.99
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Antennas Direct Warranty provided by:
Antennas Direct Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
DB8 UPC No:
853748001088 Box Size:
( Length:
30, Width:
20, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
8.0000 pound(s)
Click here for full warranty and support information
Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
A515-1004
TigerDirect.com
Warranty Information
7795 W. Flagler St. Suite 35
Miami, FL. 33144