2 bay UHF antenna?

[mchomicz]

Does anybody know of ANOTHER outdoor 2 bay UHF antenna much like this one: http://www.antennasdirect.com/DB2_Indoor_antenna.html ? I know for a fact that Antennas Direct sells fine antennas (used to have 2 of them). But their prices are way too high. Ideally - I'm looking for a similar design intended for outdoor use (i.e. made out of aluminum or stainless steel and with a mast clamp included).

This antenna is pretty close : http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=15-624 but it's made out of chrome coated steel and copper and so will soon rust. And also lacks a pole mount.

With some Internet searching I found a company in Australia that sells what look to be the very same antennas as what Antennas Direct sell (not surprising - the actual product is made in Taiwan) and if I recall - their prices were more reasonable. But I'm sure shipping cost from Australia will defeat the point ;-)

I know that Channel Master (or is it Terk?) makes similar 4 bay antennas. But 2 bay will be plenty gain for what I need and it’s smaller (and hopefully - cheaper).

Alternatively - any suggestions for OTHER small form factor UHF antennas would be great as well! High gain is not very important as I’m only 20 miles from the transmitter. The more directional the better though.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Carl B]

Consider a Winegard PR-4400 or a ChannelMaster 3021/4221.

 

[mchomicz]

Consider a Winegard PR-4400 or a ChannelMaster 3021/4221.

I have But I would prefer to try and find a 2-bay antenna before I give up and get one of these 4-bay models...

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Carl B]

My bad, I'm thinking 4 versus 8 and you were asking about 2 versus 4.

I was also confused because your desire is for an outdoor antenna, but your examples are indoor antennas. I'd still go with the Winegard PR-4400. It isn't that much larger than your AD example and Winegard antennas are known for their weather resistance.

 

[mchomicz]

I was also confused because your desire is for an outdoor antenna, but your examples are indoor antennas.

Actually - the Antennas Direct model is both. They've started selling them as indoor models because they are small. But they started out as outdoor antennas with EXCELLENT characteristics for the size.

Thank you for your helpo never the less! Seems that I won't have much choice and will probably end up with a couple of the Winegard PR-4400. Do you konw of a place with a reasonble price and shipping? http://www.warrenelectronics.com/ sells them for about $20+ $10 shipping...

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Carl B]

Also compare prices and availability at:

Stark Electronics

and

SolidSignal

and I assume you've reviewed all the offerrings at

Winegard

and

http://www.channelmaster.com/home.htm