Clear TV works only if you live close to the broadcast tower. However, I installed an outdoor antenna with a rotor and yes it's directional but it works great. I can get 20 channels pointed south, about 20 when pointed north, 10 when pointed east, and 5 while west. Although a lot of them are the same broadcast but just different channels that are awesome and free. This is way better than Clear TV was. It's only good if you're in a big city near the signal about at no more than 25 miles. Outdoor can go about 150 miles!
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend