How well does it work in tree covered area?
1944764
they can be a problem. They mean it when they say a clear view of the southern sky. Also a relatively low angle.
1944765
As with all satellite dishes, it must have an unobstructed view of the southern sky.
1531176
I sit on top of a hill in a hilly area about 10 miles from the transmitter. So I have no experience with being in a valley. My neighborhood has a lot of large old trees. I put the antenna up in the fall on the back side of my house and got good reception. When the leaves came out in the spring the reception deteriorated so I moved it to the front of the house where there were fewer trees in my line of sight to the transmitter and it has worked fine ever since. I give it a top rating.
276763
It is not very bright. i have focused the lights on a tree but the light hardly reaches the leaves. the max you might get is 2 feet
1491193
We use ours for branches up to about 1.5 inches and it works great. Tried leaves and it was not to good.
898676
I have used it in populated suburban areas. It works better at some times than others. I use it for audiobooks, so a bit of static on occasion is not a big issue.
887916
Probably not. My house sits kind of low with trees on side that it points toward. I got better reception in the winter when leaves were off trees and when I first got this antennae. I also have a hill with trees that is higher in elevation that causes issues. Picture will freeze and sound goes out a lot when trees are moving in the wind. Reception was definitely better the first 6 months I had this antennae. Hope this helps.
1779392
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.
61002
It does take a few weeks to work its way up through the tree but over time it is very effective. It is best to put it down before the season so that the tree is protected by the time the flys are nesting in the bushes and trees. It is the best product I have found for keeping the white flies at bay. Just get the trees on a program and stick with it religiously. This way you won't be scrubbing that awful sticky black mildew off of everything else in the yard. It is well worth the effort.
554432
It works surprisingly well in large rooms. I keep mine in my room, but sometimes I've brought it out to my living room/kitchen area and it covers those areas no problem.
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.
52457
I am using it to refrain a tree branches from getting to high. So far it has worked perfectly. It is tough. Not a single hole yet and the grommets are still put.
7687
I can hit trees with the laser at about 1/4 mile away (might go further). You have to kind of track the laser starting from close up and walk it to that distance other wise it is hard to pick up.
1011737
So far, it's lasted outside past few weeks in jersey in the cold no problem. It's a small worthy investment. Can't hurt to try it out. Do research on the specific species of the tree for the most accurate info.
1311985
Well, I have it about 20 ft. high in a tree, so bugs aren't a problem. However, it does attract bugs, so I wouldn't recommend mounting it where that would be a problem for you.
36707
It has done a good job on my property which is covered with "Post Oak" trees. These trees product small size acorns by the tons. The trees are also notorious for small branch tips falling to the ground, and the mulcher will chew them up too if you allow an appropriate feed rate.
505979
It depends on the density of the trees, but the short answer is yes. It's pretty much line of sight.
553621
I have 500-ft with a couple of trees in the way at about mid distance and it works great.