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Antennas Direct DB8 Multidirectional HDTV Antenna | 
 enlarge | Artist: Coolies
Brand: Antennas Direct
Category: CE
List Price: $119.99
Buy New: $64.99
You Save: $55.00 (46%)
New (29) from $64.99
Rating:  165 reviews
Color: Chrome
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Discs: 1
Batteries Included: No
Clothing Size: n/a
Size: n/a
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.6
Dimensions (in): 42 x 29 x 4
15.8 dB Gain, Strong performance across entire UHF band (Channels 14-69).
Warranty: Lifetime
MPN: DB8
Model: DB8
UPC: 853748001088
EAN: 0085378001088
ASIN: B000EHWCDW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Range: Up to 70 miles or more | | • | Impedance 300/75 ohm | | • | Works up to 70 miles or more from transmitters | | • | Very flexible aiming characteristics | | • | Weatherproof construction |
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Product Description
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. The bow tie design of the DB8 uses triangular elements instead of rods to greatly increase the bandwidth allowing it to cover the entire UHF band. Additionally, the mesh reflector of the bowtie is more efficient than a rod reflector, is lower in weight, and provides less wind resistance for greater performance and durability. This DB8 is the ideal antenna for use in locations that can pull long range signals from various directions and offers an attractive alternative to using a directional antenna mounted on a rotator.
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 What you NEED to know = FAIL, bigger isnt better! August 12, 2010
reluctant techie (olympia, wa)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
You would think bigger would be 1)easier to point & 2)better at pulling in all stations?? READ ON....
Having been happy with my antennas direct db2Antennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna I decided to step up to this awesome-looking antenna. I figured it should be at least twice as good at getting the fringe channels but I was wrong!
DB2= 33 channels
DB8= 27 channels, with an extra channel at 55 but awful VHF (channel 4-13) response
both were mounted in the exact same position and angle with the same antenna amplifier and cable run.
Here is the deal: the DB8 was engineered poorly. It is more directional and doesn't perform well at all for channels under 40. Here is the proof: "google" "db8 compared to db2 temporary" to find a comparison of this antenna with the DB2 (hdtvprimer dot com). Here is a summary from another page on that website:
"All the 8-bay makers seem to be copying each other's mistakes. The DB-8 has some of the same harness errors as the 4228HD. Replacing the harness with two baluns and a combiner would make it the same as the old DB-8. But the DB-8 is not fixable. The DB-8 dipole elements are only 6.2 inches long, compared to 8.0 inches for the 4228. This biases the DB-8 toward the higher channels. The DB-8 was always a bit weak below channel 40. Now that channels above 51 are gone, it is no longer a reasonable antenna, even with the harness fixed. Some day AntennasDirect will figure out that they have to rescale this antenna."
Want more info? I WISH I HAD GOOGLED THIS BEFORE I BOUGHT THE DB8: "8 bay antenna shootout".... from the #1 & &2 result:
"Conclusions
How do they rank? Over the majority of the UHF band the Channel Master appears to be the better performer. The caveat is that above (about) Ch 40, the Antennas Direct DB8 excels. Also, because the DB8 exhibits a slightly stronger signal over most of the band below Ch 40 than the Winegard HD-8800, the DB8 appears to rank second, the HD-8800 third."
The above quote is backed up by screenshots of an oscilloscope. Call me gullible but I always trust the guy with an oscilloscope backing up his words.
Conclusion: Unless all your channels are above 40 (!) then keep moving and highly consider the Channel Master 4228HD Long-Range Outdoor Rooftop HDTV AntennaChannel Master CM-4228HD. The channel master has its own faults but at least it is still functional! And most people are going to need a preamp for their antenna, the channel master 7777 Channel Master CM7777 Titan2 VHF/UHF TV Antenna Preamplifier with Power Supply (Grey)RULES all geek forums for "deep fringe" areas. Its little brother is better for people in urban areas.
Hope this helps, This was my FIFTH try at getting an antenna that works! And SHAME ON antennas direct for calling this a 'multi-directional" antenna - cause it ain't!!!
 antenna July 31, 2010
Jeffery P. Payne (detroit,mi)
works great, light weight, grabs signal from all directions, just need a straight pole to attach to.
Great antenna July 26, 2010
Nipper
This antenna is lightweight and easy to assemble, the picture quality is great, and I consistently receive signals from transmitters 80 miles away.
Antennas Direct db8 July 15, 2010
wheels67
Great buy, installed in my attic and we are over 60 miles from transmitters. Recieve more than 20 channels. Clear and with a very strong signal. Very glad I got this. Now we can watch local TV when the Dish goes out.
Excellent quality, good results from long distances... July 10, 2010
Thom Reece (Missouri)
I have owned this antennae for about a year and it produces excellent results for digital stations at long distances. I live at least 50 miles from any broadcast station and am able to bring in several digital HD broadcasts using a digital converter box.
I have yet to be able to get this unit mounted outside on a high pole... so my results are amazing as I have the antennae hanging on a bedroom wall now and still get great results. Weather does affect reception... mostly because I do not have clear line-of-sight... which I will gain when I am able to get the outside mounting done.
The only reason I did not give this product a five rating is the assembly instructions are not clear and require a bit of trial and error to figure out how to get it put together properly.
If you cannot afford the high monthly fees associated with cable/satellite TV services, then this antennae will give great results from fringe areas when coupled with a good digital converter box and proper placement of the antennae.
Delivery was fast and efficient which is one of the reasons I continue to buy from Amazon.
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