Released on: July 18, 2008, 12:17 pm

Press Release Author: KolbeCo Marketing

Industry: Electronics

Press Release Summary: New antenna part of series designed specifically for 2009
conversion

Press Release Body: St. Louis, MO, July 17, 2008 -- St. Louis-based Antennas Direct
announced the introduction of ClearStream1 -- a high-performance, compact TV antenna
designed specifically for the 2009 digital conversion. The Clearstream1 goes on sale
today.
ClearStream1 is Antennas Direct\'s latest model of digital TV antennas designed to
receive high VHF and core DTV UHF. The new antenna comes on the heels of Antennas
Direct\'s ClearStream2, which was the first in the ClearStream series.
\"When we introduced the ClearStream2, its small size and high performance made it so
popular we sold out of them within a week,\" said Antennas Direct President Richard
Schneider. \"Demand for ClearStream1 is expected to be even higher considering its
high performance and even smaller form.\"
ClearStream1\'s single-loop design, which is 10\" x 10\" and is 50 % smaller than the
ClearStream2\'s dual-loop design, has been engineered with the same efficient
geometries to reach optimum performance levels.
Using the latest simulation software and test equipment, the ClearStream1 antenna is
optimized for post 2009 digital frequencies (both UHF and high VHF). Its high gain
(8 db) and extremely low impedance mismatch (typical 2:1 VSWR) provides dramatic
improvements in performance and gains over commonly available compact antennas.
The ClearStream1 has a range of up to 30 miles and a wide, 70-degree beam width that
allows it to capture signal from multiple broadcasting towers. Its MSRP is $59.
After the nationwide switch to digital broadcasting on Feb. 17, 2009, millions of
Americans may need to upgrade to outdoor antennas, which are designed with the DTV
frequencies in mind.
\"There hasn\'t been significant innovation in TV antenna technology for the past 30
years,\" Schneider said. \"Although television broadcasts have changed -- with the
introduction of digital broadcasting -- antenna design has been stagnant. Antennas
Direct is committed to fostering research and development of stronger,
more-efficient antennas designed specifically for digital television.\"
Antennas Direct provides customers with a 90-day, no-fault return guarantee on all
Antennas Direct antennas and a lifetime warranty against failure, corrosion, defects
in materials or workmanship.
If you\'d like more information on ClearStream products or to schedule an interview
with Richard Schneider, please call Scott Kolbe at 636-379-3895, ext. 13, or an
e-mail scott @ kolbeco.net.
About Antennas Direct
Antennas Direct is a St. Louis-based manufacturer and distributor of over-the-air
antennas. The company was founded by Richard Schneider in 2003 and has since been
widely recognized for superior product design and performance by a number of
industry publications and main stream media outlets. Having invested major resources
into the discovery and implementation of new technological advances in television
antenna design, Antennas Direct continually tests and modifies antenna designs,
raising the bar by which antenna performance and appearance are measured. For
additional information on Antennas Direct, visit www.antennasdirect.com.


Web Site: http://www.antennasdirect.com

Contact Details: Scott Kolbe
KolbeCo Marketing Resources
p. 636-379-3895 ext 13
scott@kolbeco.net :: www.kolbeco.net