When pointing the remote at the receiver, how many degrees from center could I expect a signal? Thanks.
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My remote is used probably 30 to 40 degrees off center and approximately 15-20 feet distance.
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In my house I don't go more than 45 degrees. Only because that's how I have it set up. It will probably go much wider than that.
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The best would be pointing in the direction of the transmitting towers. I have it just mounted on top of my Flat Panel TV which is about 90 degrees askew to my areas Broadcast towers, and get about 85 percent signal strength which is good enough. Tune your TV to the signal strength meters that most new TV have buried in Settings, and you can move the antenna around to where you get the best reception.
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I've been able to change the output quality of the signal by adjusting the power control - the knob on the left. Since the receivers I'm interested in are all withing a few hundred feet of the transmitter, I find that having the knob set at about 1/3 max works really well. No distortion, and plenty of signal, great quality stereo. I never put it up past that position. I've found that I can pick up and listen to "my" station about 1/2 mile away in my car.
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No it is an ir signal not an rf so it needs line of sight, you can try to find an ir eye extender and then mount it up front so the remote will work
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My experience has been that the signal begins to weaken at about 100'. Before I purchased this system, I called a tech rep at RCA to ask specific questions, one of which was the signal range. He told me it is designed to have up to 200 meters, which is around 600'! If you're using it at home, it should be plenty, but I use it at work, and am very displeased with the limited signal range.
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Its going to depend on your height above the horizon and the height of the receiving antenna. In general, if you are sitting in a kayak on the ocean communicating to another kayak, I would not expect more than a mile or two of range, line of sight.
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Richard,I am pleased with the unit and can pick up signal approx 50 metres away. Live in a 3 bedroom unit and never have a problemGood luck
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I'm running two receivers successfully. However, your transmitter may not be able to direct enough signal to all receivers if they're scattered in various directions. My two receivers are both on similar azimuth angles, but on different floors (different elevation angles). Fortunately, they're also relatively close to the transmitter, so it's working for me.
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Only when more than 5-6 feet from the receiver. Otherwise, no problem. Disappointing if you plan to hook your laptop up to a big tv and sketch from a distance.
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I use the one that came with the player, effective range from e-center to couch: 5 feet. It could be the glass pane inside the door enhances the signal. Keep in mind that it transmits infrared, so you should have an unobstructed line of sight straight to the player's receptor. And you should aim the front of the remote directly at the player, not up, like some are wont to do.
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Yes. That may not be exactly what you're looking for, though - if the receiver and PC are too close to each other, then they might both get the signal, and carry out conflicting or duplicate commands.
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I have the devises with 10 meters distance, but from second to first floor and with walls in the way. Because of that, the signal is not perfect and at the begining I had to keep fixing the receivers anthena. If the signal is within the same floor, and/or no or few walls in the way, there should be no problem. 10 meters are about 35-40 feet. There is no need of line of sight. It should work OK because in my case I almost have the devises one over the other in different floors, with stairs and 2 half walls in the way. Finally, if you buy it, the package instrutions do not include the detail of how to sincronize the devices, just have to press the top of the UFO looking thing. I have the devises with 10 meters distance, but from second to first floor and with walls in the way. Because of that, the signal is not perfect and at the begining I had to keep fixing the receivers anthena. If the signal is within the same floor, and/or no or few walls in the way, there should be no problem. 10 meters are about 35-40 feet. There is no need of line of sight. It should work OK because in my case I almost have the devises one over the other in different floors, with stairs and 2 half walls in the way. Finally, if you buy it, the package instrutions do not include the detail... » Read More I have the devises with 10 meters distance, but from second to first floor and with walls in the way. Because of that, the signal is not perfect and at the begining I had to keep fixing the receivers anthena. If the signal is within the same floor, and/or no or few walls in the way, there should be no problem. 10 meters are about 35-40 feet. There is no need of line of sight. It should work OK because in my case I almost have the devises one over the other in different floors, with stairs and 2 half walls in the way. Finally, if you buy it, the package instrutions do not include the detail of how to sincronize the devices, just have to press the top of the UFO looking thing. « Show Less
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Mine was very simple (with DirecTV. Just plugged into the receiver and set it up generally facing South and starting around 40%azimuth (there is a graph in the manual that gives you an idea what it should be depending on where your located.. Then you can manually adjust it with the remote to get the strongest signal using the signal strength finder on the receiver menu. Good luck. I use mine camping and and tailgating. Very happy with it.
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Can I connect an external YAGI antenna to this device, to focus the signal to a remote spot?
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supposed to point the side that sais alfa towards the direction of the signal.....this one works better than the standard 5 dbi and 9 dbi...i havent tride all their product yet tho go to www.alfa.com.tw
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The other issue to consider is if the antenna is a directional antenna and TV one wants to point it 42 degrees while TV two wants to point it 195 degrees... If it is a fixed antenna, no problem.
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Sry to max the range look for a plastic screw on the receiver electronics board, use a plastic or wooden "screwdriver" to turn it. Just sand something to a bevel. Have someone walk away hitting the remote button till it won't work then use the screw to fine tune it. Unless the receiver is digital but not likely at this price point.