Antenna that Promises Free Cable & Satellite?

[koolx]

theres an antenna called clear-cast thats supposed to pick up cable and satellite channels for free, wihout paying for cable and satellite. i got some questions about this:1) i'm in manhatan, nyc.. does clear-cast have good reception here?2) whats the best antenna to get free cable and satellite if clear-cast isnt that good?3) how many cable and satellite channels will i get regardless of which antenna?

 

[jayn_j]

This is a scam. The product is an ordinary TV antenna for receiving OTA signals. You will simply receive the ordinary broadcast signals that any antenna will provide. Check this BBB article:
Clear Cast Ads For TV Antennas May Mislead, BBB Warns - BBB News Center

 

[boba]

theres an antenna called clear-cast thats supposed to pick up cable and satellite channels for free, wihout paying for cable and satellite. i got some questions about this:1) i'm in manhatan, nyc.. does clear-cast have good reception here?2) whats the best antenna to get free cable and satellite if clear-cast isnt that good?3) how many cable and satellite channels will i get regardless of which antenna?

"A fool and his money are soon parted" If it looks too good it probably is.

 

[Mr Tony]

theres an antenna called clear-cast thats supposed to pick up cable and satellite channels for free, wihout paying for cable and satellite. i got some questions about this:1) i'm in manhatan, nyc.. does clear-cast have good reception here?2) whats the best antenna to get free cable and satellite if clear-cast isnt that good?3) how many cable and satellite channels will i get regardless of which antenna?

You wont get any cable or satellite channels. All that is is a crappy antenna. Its no "miracle antenna" that gets OTA channels that it can pick up (reception varies)

 

[jayn_j]

You wont get any cable or satellite channels. All that is is a crappy antenna. Its no "miracle antenna" that gets OTA channels that it can pick up (reception varies)

I wonder if these guys are capitalizing on the scheme HBO used in the early '80s when they were sending out unencrypted microwave signals and you could buy a receiver kit that used the 1 pound coffee can as an antenna. Of course that hasn't worked in 30 years now.

I didn't add "crappy" to my post because I was never tempted to buy one and see the quality. At $40, I wouldn't expect much though, especially with that advertising.

Basically, "Run away, run away"

 

[berck]

Have you thought about Aereo? It's not free, but you get all the OTA NY channels in the cloud for $12/month. Has many DVR functions built in too.

 

[xtgold]

I wonder if these guys are capitalizing on the scheme HBO used in the early '80s when they were sending out unencrypted microwave signals and you could buy a receiver kit that used the 1 pound coffee can as an antenna. Of course that hasn't worked in 30 years now.

I haven't seen a 1 pound coffee can in years

 

[boba]

I haven't seen a 1 pound coffee can in years

Sure you have they now hold 11 oz instead of 16 and cost twice as much.

 

[televisionarchives]

Interesting Antenna. And it appears to do what it says. Someone online reviewed it. Dishtenna, HDTV Dish Antenna, HD Dish Antenna - DTV Green Dish

 

[boba]

Interesting Antenna. And it appears to do what it says. Someone online reviewed it. Dishtenna, HDTV Dish Antenna, HD Dish Antenna - DTV Green Dish

You call that a review I see a big gold BUY IT NOW

 

[Stargazer]

How is this special compared to other antenna's? You can find bow antenna's just as nice if not nicer than this one for a bit cheaper.

 

[Mr Tony]

its special as it costs alot of money and some suckers actually will buy them

 

[jayn_j]

You forgot the part where it requires highly trained technicians to install it (included in price)

 

[televisionarchives]

You call that a review I see a big gold BUY IT NOW

I just posted a link to the site

I might just get one to try it. Interesting comments that so far everyone that has tried it said it works . If that's true I should be able to get Tampa from Orlando.

Here is the review.
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast - Podcasts - Podcast #539: DTV Green Dish - Dishtenna Review

 

[Peter Parker]

You call that a review I see a big gold BUY IT NOW

I assume that Mr. Archives was being facetious.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Interesting Antenna. And it appears to do what it says. Someone online reviewed it. Dishtenna, HDTV Dish Antenna, HD Dish Antenna - DTV Green Dish

I lost ALL Respect for the HDTV Podcast after hearing that review. Its just a simple amplified antenna, one that is SO BAD they won't even publish specs on it.

I say (and my opinion of course) its a scam.

 

[televisionarchives]

Look below to the comments and you will see someone else got it and has the same positive results. I don't know what to think. I do know that when they reviewed the Mohu Antenna they said at that time it was the best Antenna they ever tested. I wish someone else would test it as well.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Hey I would love them to make a believer out of me, but I have been working with antennas for 30 years. I don't know of any magical ways for a television signal to travel futher then its supposed to. If what they are saying is correct then I should be able to watch channels from NYC and Boston here at my house in Hartford. I just don't buy it.

As far as the comments go, its their site and they can post whatever comments they want on it.

 

[boba]

What happened to the FREE CABLE AND SATELLITE CLAIM The review mentioned nothing. I agree with Scott pure scam.

Scott is there any reason not to lock this thread it isn't going anyplace positive??

 

[navychop]

I can sell you cheap a pretty good antenna, the Eye of Newt & Wing of Bat miracle TV reception assistance device.

But WAIT! There's MORE! Before you unbend it, clothes hang on it pretty well!