Clearstream 4 max vs Clearstream 2 HDTV antennas using Winegard LNA 200 signal amplifier

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I have been very happy with both of these antennas and the manufacturer claims for range seem to be accurate for a wide range of antennas around me. Very important to remember that we also need to use a signal amplifier, if we need this long distance antenna in the first place The Winegard LNA-200 amplifier works very well for me over 5 years now. I am able to double my number of available stations by using a signal amplifier, mounted directly below the antenna on the mast (closer to the antenna the better). My coax run is 70 feet from the antenna down to the tv, which decreases signal strength too. Plug in the amplifier power down by your tv, running your coax through that unit, and the low volt power then runs up the coax to power the amplifier unit on the mast. While pointing somewhat towards the 70 mile away antenna, (signal strength -71) it's a great picture, however in comparison, I'm not able to pull in a 60 mile away antenna, (signal strength -82) even if pointing directly at it.

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@elvislennon6795 3 года назад

This Antenna is the best one I bought , just by watching these you tube videos , from people who showed me what to do , I'm getting more and more channels all the time from just using better cables too, and the right splitter ....I thank everybody for taking out their time to help others what they know , from the guy Bette Midler rubbed her feet so close too.....

@scottfowler9870 2 года назад

Yes and I'm still liking mine and they added the Grit channel on an antenna down in Denver too so now I'm getting it on 2 channels, AWESOME, so if one is down just go to the other.

@jackbowman6849 2 года назад

Great review and information concerning the direction pointing of UHF/VHF antennas. I am in Northwest Fort Collins and your video put me over the edge in making this purchase for myself. Even though this video is now a year and a half old it still applies in 2022. I am getting 63 channels now so the ClearStream 4Max is still the way to go. Thanks for your post!

@scottfowler9870 2 года назад

Thanks for watching my video, that is great news, and that absolutely was the purpose of the video-to share info. The GRIT channel I was originally attempting to receive better from Fort Morgan is now also available on channel 59.6 from Denver and I'm receiving it stronger than the Fort Morgan tower so hopefully you can bring that one. Quick question, Are you using a signal amplifier also?

@jackbowman6849 2 года назад

@@scottfowler9870 I first tried the Winegard LNA-200 Boost XT HDTV Preamplifier (18db gain), but I needed a little more gain so I ended up installing a Channelmaster CM-7777 which has a 30db gain. An amp makes all the difference for me on those few VHF channels we have (7.1 and 9.1). I am so glad I stumbled across your review. I am really happy with my setup now!

@scottfowler9870 2 года назад

@@jackbowman6849 Excellent work and I'm glad you persevered.

@edstewart7688 2 года назад

Got mine 2 weeks ago put it up this thing really works great

@scottfowler9870 Год назад

Excellent work and I remember forking out the cash for it a couple years ago. Then months of free tv have now become years and I'll never pay for "their programming" ever again, we can never go back:)

@guillaumepare9651 2 месяца назад

Why not the 4v (alas C4-V-CJM)? Same as your previous but twice the size (or same are this ne but with teh reflector grill on the back).

@cattigereyes1 2 года назад

Join the two antennas back to back with a joiner and have even better reception. Basically two antennas joined also use a cell interference remover on both. Good shielded cables help as well.

@scottfowler9870 2 года назад

Right and the thought did cross my mind if this didn't work well enough. I wonder if there is a chance of ghost images from combining signals from 2 different antenna designs together. I sold the clearstream 2 already so I won't be able to test it.

@mikeherbst1825 3 года назад

I use the Clearstream 2 HDTV in the Phoenix area & pick up 80 to 90 channels (some duplicates). All towers are on South Mountain for the most part. Very happy with it! All new RG6 cables.

@scottfowler9870 3 года назад

Nice, how far from the antennas are you? I wish I knew what the antennas' miles ratings for these antennas really are when using them alone or with a signal amplifier. Mine at 60-70 miles away from the towers doubles the available channels with the amplifier.

@mikeherbst1825 3 года назад

@@scottfowler9870 I live about 20 miles from South Mountain with nothing in between. The perfect situation, no need for an amp.

@MrJohndeere3720 3 года назад

that'll be my next antenna :) if ur not getting all the channels u can just hook 2 antennas up.. :)

@scottfowler9870 3 года назад

Correct.

@danbasta3677 8 месяцев назад

Hope you sealed out the outside connection going to this tv antenna, otherwise, your pictures will go belly up and deterriate real fast, also, you didn't drip loop your cable making sure that the moisture from rain, snow, fog doesn't get into and inside the connector corroding the center conductor of the RG 6 cable.

@user-rv8zv7fl2s 8 месяцев назад

Did you feel like your vhf channels improved alot with the 4max?

@pinkiepie1656 3 года назад

Just picked up this antenna today. But I have to wait until tomorrow to use since I didn’t bother reading the box; “Coaxial cable not included”. Oops. It will certainly outperform my $11 indoor flexible antenna (which gets 12 crystal clear channels).

@scottfowler9870 3 года назад

How is the new antenna working out? Did you add a signal amplifier?

@leobrocato3230 3 года назад

@Scott Fowler people are saying Clearstream are junk on Facebook but i love my ClearStream MAX-V UHF/VHF i have no problems i geting 136 channels in my Houston market. . I thinking of mounting two Clearstream 4 max in dual imput combiner

@scottfowler9870 3 года назад

Free channels are fantastic.

@elvislennon6795 3 года назад

136 channels wow are you using a converter box ?

@scottfowler9870 3 года назад

@@elvislennon6795 It's picking up 75-83 total channels (a few are duplicates since I get so many transmitters) with the most from towards Denver and the rest towards Cheyenne and I'm in between the transmitters. I absolutely have to use the signal amplifier too. I sure hope I didnt' say 136 channels and thanks for the question, and good luck getting some free channels.

@TEA-fj3ut 3 года назад

My problem is being surrounded by low lying hills, but same with my Clearstream 2 MAX, channels would come and go sometimes 42 or 36 depending on the wind or weather. Gotta love Grit. By the way can you get low VHF?

@scottfowler9870 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and the VHF channels all came in fine unless obstructed by the screen on the back at around 30 miles or more.

@manuelvalenzuela5729 2 года назад

You will probably not be able to pick up VHF low. Channels 2-6.

@Wardell43 3 года назад

Buy a RCA dual inlet Preamp(ACE Hardware) and mount it to your pole, then mount the Clearstream 2 in the direction of your second favorite market. Also replace your older cables and connectors with the RG6 cables and connectors

@scottfowler9870 3 года назад

Excellent.

@Singkhorn.S 2 года назад

ClearStream also makes preamp designed for their antennas. The model is ClearStream Juice

@danbasta3677 8 месяцев назад

When you mount it on the mast, and as you are writing, replacing the connectors, those outside connectors will need both a drip loop along with weatherizing the connectors with heat shrink to be melted over the connector along with the weather boot provided and RTV silicone to be applied over top to keep rain and moisture from getting in the connector, corroding the center conductor of your RG 6 cable.

@Wardell43 8 месяцев назад

@@Singkhorn.S I could not find a Stereo in Clear Stream Juice to join 2 antenna. Channel Master has a nicer stereo in combiner than my RCA. But I'm thinking about upgrading again to a Televes system of 2 antenna along with their combiner.

@canadianmike711 3 года назад

It's like watching bonanza

@scottfowler9870 3 года назад

Absolutely and that was "Black Horse Canyon".

@canadianmike711 3 года назад

@@scottfowler9870 that bonanza episode

@Singkhorn.S 2 года назад

Do you need the Clearstream Juice preamp? How long is the coax cable run to your TV?

@scottfowler9870 2 года назад

Hello I'm using a signal amplifier but I'm not familiar with the Juice preamp but I will research it. With the antenna on the roof my run down to the first tv is around 65 feet and being so far from most of the channels I don't receive much without the amplifier.

@sherrilmason1195 3 года назад

How far away can you pick up VHF channels

@trainzone1073 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and the towers on Lookout Mountain in Denver are 56.5 miles away which have the farthest away VHF channels that I'm picking up. I am using the signal amplifier too which is a must.

@sherrilmason1195 3 года назад

@@trainzone1073 so you can get UHF signals 70miles away and VHF only 50 some miles away that info helps a lot that's why I perched the supper yaggi antenna from my cable mart it works great on VHF it has 3 booms and 4 reflectors its only 3 and a half feet long works good on uhf to

@eugenew4665 3 года назад

What amp did you use

@scottfowler9870 3 года назад

Thanks for watching the video and asking that important question. I updated the video description and it is the Winegard LNA-200. I should have spent some time on that in the video, it is really that important to have.