DB4e HDTV Antenna REVIEW - Will it work

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60 Mile Range

The DB4e Bowtie antenna uses patented technology to receive TV signals 60 miles away from broadcast towers. This antenna is ideal for suburban and rural areas where heavy foliage or roofing materials reduce the incoming signal. No other bowtie antenna can match its performance.

A Leader in Cutting-Edge Antenna Technology

Bowtie antennas have been popular for over 60 years and Antennas Direct designed a new breakthrough technology making these antennas smaller while delivering 2x the power and half the size of legacy bowtie antennas. In addition, the reflector focuses the antennas power for added range and also provides protection against multipath interference. Antennas Direct is dedicated to providing superior antennas supported by a lifetime warranty.



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Why You Should By DB4e HDTV Antenna

  • The most powerful 4-element bowtie antenna available - 60 mile range [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 available

  • Multi-directional element delivers range and reception in less than ideal locations

  • Includes DB4e antenna, all-weather mounting hardware, and instructions (mount and coaxial cable sold separately)

  • Lifetime on parts



Installing the Antennas Direct DB4e HDTV Antenna

Assembly

Assembly is rather involved and requires tools, but isn’t onerous for the average user.

The antenna uses three coaxial cables. Two of these (for attaching each of the two panels to the central signal combiner on the cross bar mount) are supplied with the antenna.

You must purchase the third cable (which runs from the antenna to your TV) separately. Alternatively, if your home is already wired for satellite TV, you can use this existing coaxial.

As previously mentioned, antenna assembly requires some tools, namely a screwdriver and an adjustable wrench for assembling the elements and attaching them to the central cross bar mount.

For the average user, I’d estimate assembly time for the antenna to be around 20 minutes.

Installation

The antenna also comes with a heavy-duty U clamp, which allows you to attach the antenna to a mast of up to two inches in diameter. Due to the antenna’s size, you should secure both it and the mast firmly to prevent swaying (which can affect reception) during wind gusts.

The antenna itself is sturdily built and doesn’t break or bend easily.

Antennas Direct recommends its own 30-inch universal J mount as a mast (a 40-inch J mount is also available).

If mounting on a mast make sure the mast is perfectly vertical, using a carpenter’s level tool, or with the level feature of software like the iPhone Measure app.

Orienting the Antenna

The antenna is line of sight, meaning you must properly orient it towards transmission towers. On TVFool.com, you can use the magnetic azimuth heading of towers to aim the antenna with a compass or compass smartphone app.

Don’t forget that you must aim the front of the antenna — the side with the black plastic elements — towards towers.

Signal Reception

Once correctly set up, run a channel scan to “import” received channels into your TV or set-top box’s memory.

The channels received will depend on your local reception conditions and it may be necessary to reposition the antenna to increase reception.

The antenna doesn’t come with a preamplifier but you may need to install one separately in case reception is poor due to:

  • Tower distance (greater than 20 miles)

  • A long coaxial cable (longer than 50 feet)

  • Usage of a splitter to hook up more than two televisions

If you’re installing a preamplifier, you should place it as close to the antenna as possible, if not directly on the mast.

Keep in mind though, that a preamplifier isn’t a magical solution to receiving all channels. It just enhances the gain of the signal along the coaxial cable and may increase the number of channels by 10-20%.


WHY YOU SHOULD BUY DB4e HDTV Antenna

Pros

  • High antenna gain and broad reception of UHF signals (470-698 MHz)

  • High antenna gain and broad reception of UHF signals (470-698 MHz)

  • Doesn’t need a preamplifier in most situations

Cons

  • No VHF reception (separate element for receiving VHF available)


Summary

The Antennas Direct DB4e is one of the most impressive I’ve seen in terms of reception power and beam angle.

The fact you can swivel and aim each of the two panels separately is a big plus in my eyes, and may increase your stations somewhat more than what you may otherwise get with a rigidly designed frame.


WHERE TO PURCHASE DB4e HDTV Antenna

BUY DB4e HDTV Antenna ONLINE AND LOCALLY

Antennas Direct distributes its brand of high-quality HDTV antennas to resellers and dealers across the United States. It is more convenient than ever to purchase a high quality Antennas Direct brand product both online and in retail stores.

You may always buy direct from Antennas Direct by shopping on our online store or you can choose from the options below to find a dealer or online outlet near you!

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Online Sellers

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Installer Network

View our list of authorized Antennas Direct installers. Or view the antenna installation tips and tutorials if you want to install your antenna yourself.


CONTACT

Website: DB4e HDTV Antenna

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. Weekends 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST.

Call toll-free in the U.S.: 1-877-825-5572


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