how is the channel reception 2 - 5?
1191666
No one else seemed to address the real reason this may work on channels 2-5. Most HD stations are broadcasting at different (ie higher) digital channel and your TV translates it to the correct 'virtual' channel. For example, in Greenville, SC channel 4 (4.1) broadcasts on digital channel 35 but you see it on your TV as 4.1.
1191667
I only have channels 3 and 6 on the low end 2 thru 9. (get 3 diff channels on 3 out of psu. Only 11 channels total avail here in rural central Pa. I will try to get more in the spring by rotating it.
1191668
This is down in the VHF band, nothing on the analog channels around here, but the antenna does pick up FM radio some. This antenna is not designed for the lower freqs which usually require much longer elements. Might do ok with nearby stations? Note that all digital channels are now in the higher UHF band.
1191669
Absolutely fine. This is a very good, highly directional antenna. I tried a RCA from Walmart and took it back. This solved my problems.
1191670
Reception is excellent, I get 3.1, 3.2 (movie channel), 5.1, and 5.2 (weather). About 65-70 miles North from Phoenix. I also use a signal booster.
1191671
This antenna is not made for VHF-LO so it will brobably be sub-par, where are you?, I think there is no more transmission in that band neither in the US or Canada. Not sur about Mexico though...
171594
I thought the reception was pretty good with rabbit ears (in the city), though some shifting and orienting may be necessary for particular channels. No A/D (analogue to digital, I assume) converter was needed, and so never tested.
488685
I use this radio in the village and jungle in central America and as I stated, I use a copper wire piece as added antenna and I get 2 channels out of 6 stations. I would say, it compares good, because when I rent a car, it also only gets 2 stations in the village.As a side note, I'm going to cut the antenna to the last/thickest section of the antenna and add a car antenna to the top of that. This should be perfect as it would give me a 3 foot antenna, instead of the OEM 12 inch antenna.
1085822
its range is pretty typical. 2.4GHz band is good, 5GHz band is about half the signal, but its a much higher band, and used when there's more congestion or wifi devices. i would say its normal range.
1895291
It does an excellent job of recieving digital channels. All you need is an antenna. I get about 50 channels perfectly in the New York City metro area.
1715339
I get between 2-3. It's a huge antenna if you're putting it on a baofeng. The antenna has an 1/8 inch gap. This wouldn't be my first choice if you're going to be on the repeaters; I learned the hard way.. If you're just listening to weather it's ok. I still have dead spots. I bought an extended battery to compensate for the top-heaviness. It still was uncomfortable. I bought a rubber washer and it helps a little, but for 2-3 Db your money is best spent elsewhere in my opinion. I ended up buying a slim jim and all is well! KK4TEX.. 73's
738558
It has been really good actually at receiving signal. I have another radio indoors at home with an external antenna, and i would say they get about the same signal indoors. For me it has had better signal pick up than a lot of the slightly older radios ive used in the past with external antennas.
544224
The reception is great for me. My office is in the middle of a concrete building with large HVAC equipment on the roof above me and I have no trouble picking up my local public radio station. I just adjust the antenna every now then if things get wonky.
870463
Yes, the antenna, has some decent range inland, but with an additional antenna, HD or amplified you should be able to get more than 7 Channels, my average is about 12
1065924
I'm curious, did you end up buying the antenna and setting it up? I live in central MA and because of the snow havent set this up yet, I was curious how your reception is.
2159264
We love it. It works quite well for us. We get about 20 local channels. But it will depend on your location, obviously. There are some hills, many trees, and a few overpasses between us and the local TV stations. Only stations with strong signals or medium signals to you will be available. You should be able to find how many stations will be available to you here: http://transition.fcc.gov/dtv/markets/.
1541273
We are getting stations in the red and blue zone, plus one that does not show up as one that we should be able to receive. We have the antenna mounted on the chimney of a 2 story house and live in a hilly area. Have to adjust direction when it was mounted. Has been working well.
1409872
Reception is excellent in my area (I live in the city with tons of interference). The battery lasts around 5-6 hours on mp4 playback. Never had it solely on radio
1270653
Just make sure you go into your tv settings and select antenna as the input, and then make it scan for channels. We use two of these as weather-back-ups here in FL when the cable goes out. I usually get around 20-25 channels
241219
It is just fine. I have mine set up that way and I the reception is always good.
415077
I do not have any trouble with my reception but it may have to do with my location. The good news is that it comes with an antenna, though not a fantastic one. I receive a strong signal from my favorite radio station which is located over 60 miles away, if that helps.
1033004
Absolutely. 5GHz generally has less interference than 2.4GHz due to its smaller range.