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jerseyvillager 05-21-2012 08:45 AM

Clear Cast
 
Full page ad in The Sun today for Clear Cast.

Has anyone tried it?

REDCART 05-21-2012 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jerseyvillager (Post 495303)
Full page ad in The Sun today for Clear Cast.

Has anyone tried it?

FYI--Clear Cast is an antenna that captures free over-the-air digital and HDTV broadcasts. I would think since TV is on the broadcast fringe-area of Orlando that reception would be less than optimal. It would be nice to try if you could find a way with a money back guarantee.

EdV 05-21-2012 10:08 AM

Don't end up being one of P.T. Barnums Minute Men. It's snake oil.

swrinfla 05-21-2012 03:36 PM

My gut said, "It sounds too good to be true!"

So, No.

SWR
:beer3:

n8xwb 05-21-2012 04:54 PM

It is essentially the same thing as rabbit ears. An indoor antenna for picking up tv. Unfortunately, there arent many local stations near us.

BogeyBoy 05-22-2012 05:47 AM

BBB rates this company "F".

Ted Skolits 08-27-2013 08:25 AM

Clear-cast
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jerseyvillager (Post 495303)
full page ad in the sun today for clear cast.

Has anyone tried it?

another full page ad in the sun today 8/27/13. Be careful before buying. Go online to see all notices about how the ad is misleading. Closest tv transmitters to the villages is east of orlando. We will not get good reception here. If you buy the item and return it, you will not get your shipping fee ($9.99) returned. It seems they make their money on shipping fees ! :)

cmfjr 08-27-2013 10:02 AM

I've tried a few indoor models with little to no success. Even the highly rated ones by consumer reports! I get a few (2/3) channels and that is at late night or early morning only. Save your money for the next "new invention".

asianthree 08-27-2013 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BogeyBoy (Post 495702)
BBB rates this company "F".

that says it all

kbace6 08-27-2013 10:55 AM

Too far for good reception
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by gryoung (Post 495309)
FYI--Clear Cast is an antenna that captures free over-the-air digital and HDTV broadcasts. I would think since TV is on the broadcast fringe-area of Orlando that reception would be less than optimal. It would be nice to try if you could find a way with a money back guarantee.

:agree:

Take a look at this. Just put in your zip code and see what your likely reception is. It is not great.

Digital TV Antenna Reception Map | Home Antenna - HOMEANTENNA.ORG

Midvale 08-27-2013 02:10 PM

Yep, that's about it.
I use an amplified indoor antenna and receive 5-9 channels depending on time of day and maybe weather between here and Orlando. Seems better in the evening. The picture is beautiful on the ones I get. I only want the local news broadcast, some football games & a few shows, mostly on MeTV & RTV. It's not perfect but it works for me. I can watch other stuff on NetFlix or Amazon Prime.



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Originally Posted by kbace6 (Post 734151)
:agree:

Take a look at this. Just put in your zip code and see what your likely reception is. It is not great.

Digital TV Antenna Reception Map | Home Antenna - HOMEANTENNA.ORG


CaptJohn 08-27-2013 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BogeyBoy
BBB rates this company "F".


Quote:

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 734136)
that says it all

You don't suppose the "F" stands for Fabulous, do you? :laugh:

Skip 09-17-2013 01:14 PM

Yet another ad today (9/17/13). Someone must have tried it by now. Amplified directional antennas but be able to pick up digital signals much better than the old analog ones.

Skip


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