Antennas Direct DB2

Originally intended for outdoor use, the Antennas Direct DB2 draws the most kudos as an indoor antenna for UHF reception. It has some serious shortcomings -- including its relatively large size compared to other indoor antenna options, lack of an included mount for indoor use and UHF-only coverage -- but those are offset by some serious positives, including great gain across the entire UHF band. The DB2 is multi-directional and can receive stations equally well across a fairly wide arc toward the front of the antenna, but still fight off issues with multipath interference -- signal reflections from buildings, etc. -- coming from the sides or rear. The range is excellent at 30 miles, and some users report that signals from farther away can be received if conditions are right. The lifetime warranty is another plus. However, if you need to receive VHF channels you'll need a separate antenna for that. Another option is to instead use a VHF/UHF combo antenna such as the Terk HDTVa (*Est. $40). The HDTVa is also well regarded for an indoor HDTV antenna, but is highly directional for UHF so you might need to frequently reposition it if channels come in from more than one direction at your location.

The Antennas Direct DB2 has been widely reviewed by experts, enthusiasts and owners. HDTVPrimer.com's coverage is brief and a little technical, but helpful. We also found the report and feedback provided in EV's Indoor Antenna Round-Up to be a worthwhile read. Hundreds of user reports can be found at HDTVAntennaLabs.com and Amazon.com.