The Antennas Direct clearstream 4max indoor/outdoor hdtv antenna 4 Max is one for the larger attic/outdoor mount antennas we tested. With its unique double figure-eight design, the antenna will do best in areas of strong to medium signal strength.

The Clearstream 4 Max is made to be multi-directional, receiving signals from multiple directions at very a similar stability. We found that to be circumstance. This can be an advantage if you have several local TV transmitters in different directions, but can be a hassle if you live in fringe reception areas where distant signals might be competing on gonna do it . channel.

Unlike some competing antennas, the Clearstream 4 Max doesn’t come with a built-in signal amplifier. If you live in one place with medium-strength signals, this might be something to attempt to add if the effects are less than you expected.

Performance

TechHive tests antennas by performing various of scans to see how many channels are gotten. Over the course of the scans a pattern emerges and we all to observe well an antenna pulls in assorted causes strong and weak channels on air in the San Francisco and Sacramento areas.

The Clearstream 4 Max pulled in nine broadcast channels to a total of 36 digital TV channels. There were no stations with a broken signal: It either received to the strong enough level for uninterrupted viewing or it didn’t see the signal within.

Reception was good on both UHF an VHF-High bands, which covers the vast majority of broadcast TV globe U.S. The two main figure-eight elements are for UHF reception; an easy dipole (the long tube at the rear) is good VHF-High reception.

Parts and installation

Antennas Direct supplies a curved mounting pipe known as the J-pole using a bracket to connect to an attic beam, the side of your house, maybe flat or pitched roof. Also included are sealing pads, which must be used if you’re screwing the antenna for a roof. The pads may well form a seal preventing rain seeping into your homes roof through the screw slots.

The antenna comes in a number of large pieces and construction is relatively simple. It only takes about 5 minutes to necessary the pieces together all set for construction.

Like other antennas in its class, does not matter come with coaxial conductor. You will have ascertain the appropriate length and purchase your coax cable in a local electronics store or online. Wingnuts are included for easy installation.

Conclusion

The Clearstream 4 Max is a solid, well-built antenna for areas with strong to medium strength TV reception. The antenna is sensitive and did well in our tests performing just a little below the Winegard Elite 7550, preferred antenna of type.

If you’re confident you’re close to a transmitter and watch strong to very strong signals, save a bit of money and go for that Clearstream 2 Max.