Dec. 5, 2008: ST. LOUIS, Mo. – As people are hooking up their converter boxes to their analog televisions, they are realizing their old-generation antennas aren’t picking up the digital signal. Why? The next story in the DTV conversion saga regards digital antenna reception and ways to enhance it. Antennas Direct announced its latest innovation in DTV reception, the CPA-19 preamplifier. The CPA-19 preamplifier enhances signal strength, prevents signal loss and minimizes disruptions in order to maintain the best in digital picture reliability and consistency. more

Nov. 6, 2008: ST. LOUIS — As the deadline to the nationwide DTV switch movers closer, Best Buy moves to make the transition smoother. Starting Nov. 1, Best Buy will offer Antennas Direct’s Clearstream 2 antennas in stores nationwide. The ClearStream 2’s unique compact frame and superior DTV reception capability have contributed to its growing demand in the retail industry. Now that the antennas are available in Best Buy stores, consumers will quickly notice the improvement in reception with antennas that are designed specifically for digital frequencies. more

Sept. 29, 2008: NOVI, Mich. – Time limits and exchange policies of the government’s TV Converter Box Coupon Program make quick brand information essential to consumers. That’s why Detroit-based online electronics retailer Solid Signal launched the first online converter box comparison matrix. The online matrix is designed to provide vital information on converter boxes and their attributes so consumers can redeem their coupons quickly, easily and wisely. more

Aug. 27, 2008: ST. LOUIS, Mo. – St. Louis based antenna manufacturer Antennas Direct was recognized by Inc. magazine for the accomplishment of earning the rank of 380 on the 2008 Inc. 500, which celebrates the fastest-growing private companies in America. The company experienced a 795 percent increase in revenue growth between 2004 and 2007.

Antennas Direct makes over-the-air television antennas specifically designed to capture post 2009 digital TV broadcasts. Company founder and President Richard Schneider said the company’s astounding growth was a direct result of the federal Digital Television Transition, which mandates television broadcasting switch from analog transmission to digital transmission by Feb. 17, 2009. more

July 28, 2008: ST. LOUIS, Mo. – St. Louis-based antennas maker Antennas Direct announced three new models of the ClearStream digital antenna series — which are compact, highly efficient antennas optimized specifically for the post 2009 digital frequencies (high VHF and core UHF). more

July 11, 2008: ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Antennas Direct has been named one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the St. Louis area by the St. Louis Business Journal. The private companies were ranked based on revenue growth between 2005 and 2007. Antennas Direct was listed as No. 7 with revenue of more than $2 million in 2007 – more than in 248% revenue growth since 2005. more

St. Louis, MO, July 17, 2008 — St. Louis-based Antennas Direct announced the introduction of ClearStream1 — a high-performance, compact TV antenna designed specifically for the 2009 digital conversion. The Clearstream1 goes on sale today.
ClearStream1 is Antennas Direct’s latest model of digital TV antennas designed to receive high VHF and core DTV UHF. The new antenna comes on the heels of Antennas Direct’s ClearStream2, which was the first in the ClearStream series. more

July 9, 2008: NOVI, Mich. – Television converter boxes sold by Detroit-based electronics retailer Solid Signal have been identified as the best in picture quality by a leading consumer organization.

Converter boxes are an essential piece of equipment for television’s digital conversion in February 2009. After the digital conversion, millions of analog televisions sets in the United States will stop working unless they are equipped with converter boxes, which translate digital broadcasting to analog television sets. more

clearstream2small.JPGJune 13, 2008: ST. LOUIS, Mo. – St. Louis-based antennas maker Antennas Direct announced its new, ultra-efficient, compact, digital TV antenna, ClearStream2, will arrive June 30. Orders are being taken now.

ClearStream2 is Antennas Direct’s latest model of digital TV antennas, which are optimized specifically for the 2009 digital conversion. more

May 9, 2008: NOVI, Mich. – Over 33 million people in the United States receive free television programming with old analog TVs and equipment. But as the country readies itself to switch to all digital television in 2009, a new business has been launched to help analog customers receive digital television worry-free.
AntennaInstalls.com will help millions of Americans find professional installation service to continue to receive free television programming. The new company is a first-of-its-kind, national network of antenna installers trained to install the accessories and equipment needed for over-the-air (OTA) digital TV reception. more