(I had re-scanned for this channel multiple times before using the leaf antenna without any luck.) The Micron XG easily pulled in a new NBC affiliate that had eluded the leaf antenna – despite the tower being less than 10 miles away. There was no doubt that the Micron XG was giving me more than the amplified leaf-style antenna that had a 50-mile range. You may realize that you need to mount an outdoor antenna in your attic or on your roof. I recommend you take a look at what towers are in your area to help you identify what kind of high definition antenna you might need. I prefer using AntennaWeb to get a comprehensive glimpse of possible channels in my area. Channel reception can vary greatly depending on geography and distance from towers in your region. I got UHF and VHF channels without any problems during my testing on both TVs. With my current leaf antenna, there’s an option to power the amplifier via a USB outlet in the rear of my television, similar to what you see with a Google Chromecast. But that may not always be ideal for a wall-mounted television. Finding an nearby outlet wasn’t an obstacle for either of my TVs.
The small cube shaped power adapter needs an outlet nearby to plug into. The two panels are seated on opposite ends of two six-inch plastic brackets.Ī minor drawback with the Micron XGsetup came with its power adapter for the in-line amplifier. The face of the antenna and its reflector both measure about 9 inches wide and 11 inches tall. Another three feet cable is included, which is used to connect to the in-line amplifier. The antenna panel is connected to six feet of non-detachable coaxial cable.
The antenna comes with a 20-db line-amplifier and two base stands, which holds the antenna itself and a metal reflector.
#THE WIRECUTTER ANTENNA FREE#
The Micron XG is advertised on the box as being able to pull in free UHF HDTV channels within a 35-mile radius. It made me wonder about the performance of the Eclipse’s lesser known cousin, the Micron XG. It easily pulled in channels with better signal quality than anything I had used before, including two other antennas I already had in my home. The company gained much notoriety last year when The Wirecutter named the ClearStream Eclipsethe best indoor HDTV antenna.Īfter testing out a ClearStream Eclipse that belonged to a friend, it was obvious that the patented Tapered Loop Technology lived up to the hype. There’s no doubt that Antennas Direct is already a major player in this realm.
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The AirTV Player, a new 4K streaming box, promises to soon combine a Sling TV channel lineup alongside OTA channels while offering apps for Netflix and YouTube.ĬES 2017 suggested these two products are just the beginning. This year, Mohu is expected to release its much anticipated Mohu Airwave, a tabletop antenna that will broadcast live OTA channels to apps on Roku and other popular over-the-top streaming devices. In the world of cord cutting, 2017 may become the year that’s remembered as the one where OTA channels and streaming platforms came together.
The variety of shapes and styles is enormous and growing. Picking the right high definition antenna is getting more challenging these days. Those televisions already use two different style antennas to receive OTA channels with good results.Īfter connecting the Micron XG and scanning for channels, the picture was bright, crisp and in high definition for major and some minor networks in my region.
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I tested the Micron XG with two fairly new 1080p resolution TVs on opposite ends of my home. The tabletop-style antenna pulled in all the over (OTA) channels that I expected with a high signal quality.īut I also wound up with a few more channels that I didn’t have before.
While testing out Antennas Direct ClearStream Micron XG high definition antenna, I got a few nice surprises. ClearStream Micron XG (2017) indoor antenna review
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