Anyone use this in a mountainous area? Just curious how that may affect our signal range. Thanks.
1408240
This antenna is subject to some interference esp. if you have a lot of trees and not within 50 miles of broadcast towers. Shorter the distance the more interference it can withstand. If your in a deep valley with large mountains blocking the signal it might be trouble. It operates similar to the old style roof top antennas equal to but not better in performance. Even for HD the larger rooftop antenna are still better in tough signal areas.
1408241
I have in my attic of my house. I live about 25 miles from Cleveland Ohio. It works great. My sister lives 16 miles farther than me and I know she has excellent reception. I bought a 3 way booster for my other sets from radio shack and its been very good for me and another friend also.
1408242
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1408243
I would recommend that you check out tvfool.com and see what it comes back with for your location. I can say that this antenna is very good and it's your best bet for putting in signals on the outskirts.
1428738
Since over-the-air transmissions travel in a straight line, anything between the broadcast tower and your antenna will affect the received signal. Mountains will definitely block a signal. Trees aren't as much of a problem unless the are very close to your outdoor antenna.Digital transmissions aren't like the old analog signals. With analog, if your signal was weak, the result was a snowy picture. Digital, on the other hand, you either have a signal or you don't.
2058340
As with any Antenna.... It is a matter of Antenna Height above the ground versus trhe number of signals in the surrounding area... Mounted on top of my Travel Trailer I received excellent reception of stations 75-100 miles away, by using the amplifier that came with this unit... Hope that helps you.....
651253
I found the sound clarity very good if reception was line of sight while I was on a mountain ridge talking to someone in the valley below and a few miles away. Sound quality will degrade as obstructions between the transmitter and the receiver are present, such as buildings etc. All radios would have the same results. This unit has performed well for me transmitting / receiving in a very dense jungle & mountainous areas as well. I do recommend it.
150511
Probably. Find out where the tower is and see if you have a reasonable line of sight thats not obstructed by tall trees. I found heavy fog and rainstorms degrade the signal, so on those days its iffy. I live 30 miles away from the tower with hills and lots of trees in between but get a good signal most of the time with the amplifier.
1162754
So...whats the question? lolAnyway, try going somewhere else and seeing if it gets a signal? Could be trees, buildings, a mountain, whatever blocking it from getting a signal. I often have trouble getting a signal at my home since there's a mountain behind my house. But if I go just 1 or 2 houses down the street I can get a signal pretty fast. Have the same issue with cell phone reception.
2221577
I've been outside and had great reception for several hundred feet. I've walked to end of road (600ft) and lose reception probably at about 500ft. Of course some static comes in to play at that distance but still pretty impressive.
197466
Yes, it does work well in the mountains. When you're in the higher places like mountains, you get quicker and better receptions.
1195125
These are relatively low power 2 way hand help radios. I get less than 5 watts out of them even on high power. They work well in conditions where there is direct line of sight between the two radios, or through a repeater. I have not tried them in mountainous terrain but in the city I have used them and had what I would call poor results over less than a mile without a repeater.
55862
I was too far away to get any stations more than 30 miles or so. It really all depends on your geography. I'm in the mountains, way too many trees for an indoor antennae.
140067
yes and i tried everything. i am about 25-30 miles across clearlake from mt knotki which i think has a tower and i couldnt pick up any reception no matter where i placed it.
1779394
Hi, I have a 750' driveway that is heavily wooded. I have the transmitter way up there and it transmits through trees, shrubs, and a concrete stucco house with no problems. This rig is the shiz-nit. The relay functions are great, they can turn on lights or take pictures....how ever you have it set up. Great set up...Bob.
573415
All I can tell you is this... if you have a fairly clear space without alot of trees, you should reach about 50 miles. We HAD a good signal until the trees bloomed their leaves and now no signal as we live in a Sherwood Forest type area of GA. I reach Atlanta some 30 miles away when the leaves are off with no problem. DBi gain, etc I do not remember, sorry. Also, I have a booster on mine I bought seperately and it really helps with digital channels.
77042
Depends on what is in the way. Clear path I get good signal a quarter of a mile away, and I am only using about 45% power on mine. If you have buildings in the way the range drops. Also remember that this is a directional antenna.
441051
I live in a rural area. My range is double - maybe triple - of other standard USB antennas that I tried. I can pick up signals from much further than that but not connect to them. About 300 yards and at a weak connection is the best I've done with mine. Full strength at 100 yards.
569145
It will pick up signal from a home 500 ft away, but it depends on different factors such as: topography, surrounding vegetation, and others. If it is a flat and clear area you should have no problem getting signal, but i cannot guarantee 3 bars.
49576
I haven't had any problems at our property which has an elevation difference of about 10 ft. over an area of 1 1/4 acres. I use two transmitters, one in the barn and one in the house. The transmitter in the house is about 6 ft higher than the one in the barn. System works great even with my truck parked in the barn.