Antennacraft Colorstar C490 HDTV/VHF/UHF/FM Antenna

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★★★★☆
3.6

 

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Pros

  • Strong signal (4)
  • Durable (3)
  • Attractive design (2)
  • Easy setup (2)
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Cons

  • Bulky (1)
  • Presold antenna (1)

Best Uses

  • Attic/roof mount (5)
 
 
 

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Pull in a solid HD signal with Antennacraft's Colorstar C490 antenna.

Specification Description
Model c490
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Up to 80 mile VHF range; 55 mile UHF range*Channel Spanner Technology helps eliminate out-of-phase UHF signals, resulting in better r
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin United States
Description Header Own the airwaves.
Display Catalog Number 15-267
End Product Indicator Yes
Features Channel: 2~69Electronic elements: 50Gain (dB): VHF low: 5.0; VHF high: 8.8; UHF: 8.8Half-power beamwidth: VHF low:
Included in the Box Antennacraft® Colorstar C490U-bolt300/75 ohm matching transformerUser's guide
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model c490
New Date Wed Sep 02 00:00:00 CDT 2009
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer *Mileage based on optimum conditions over flat, open terrain. Transmitting antenna height and power and receiving antenna height and placement, will a
Product Height 40
Product Length 150
Product Type HDTV
Product Weight 9
Product Weight UOM pounds
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Oct 19, 2009

Antennacraft Colorstar C490 HDTV/VHF/UHF/FM Antenna Reviews

 

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[7 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Antennacraft Colorstar C490 HDTV/VHF/UHF/FM Antenna Review

I would buy this product again and again

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"I have professionally installed many of these Antennacraft Colorstar C490 antennas on rooftops with a 10' pole for customers referred by my local Radio Shack store in many rural locations in Southern Oregon with many trees and mountains and the signal strength is still more than strong enough to pul …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 7 2009
Jeff from Reception Connection CCB184122
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[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Antennacraft Colorstar C490 HDTV/VHF/UHF/FM Antenna Review

Always Check The Box

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • Presold Antenna

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"I would like to know the Radio Shack policy for selling returned items as new. Once I got the antenna out of the box it was obvious that the antenna had been settup once before. The bag of parts were open, clamps on the antenna, and one of the bladed was broken. I already had it on the roof so I set …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Oct 5 2009
Phil
Bakersfield, CA
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  • Casual User
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Antennacraft Colorstar C490 HDTV/VHF/UHF/FM Antenna Review

Finally I get great digital reception

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"I always had great over the air reception in the NYC area with my old antenna. After the change to digital, I got a lot of drop-out, and sometimes no signal at all. This antenna solved all of my reception problems. I once again have a great over the air, HD picture. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 19 2009
architect.ed
Queens, New York City
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  • Casual User
 

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Antennacraft Colorstar C490 HDTV/VHF/UHF/FM Antenna Review

Resale policy

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"Radioshack does resell the stuff, but almost 99% of the time its check and cleaned and taken care of so you can almost never even tell it was open. Other than that it is an awesome antenna I live with massive trees everywhere so its tough but this one works. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 14 2009
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Antennacraft Colorstar C490 HDTV/VHF/UHF/FM Antenna Review

EXCELLENT

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Durable
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • Bulky

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
 

"I'm a handyman and I have installed several of this antenna for my customers during the last 10 months. They are all very happy about the reception and the number of chennels they receive. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 9 2009
MDS
DALLAS - FORT WORTH METROPLEX AREA
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