What is the range of the RF conntection? I need 50 ft for Motor home trailer application.
1134395
Unknown; it works from driver seat of our 2014 Mercedes GLK 250 Bluetec to the receiver unit mounted on the trailer hitch; probably 15 feet or so. It was great not having to deal with changes to the Mercedes wiring harness to get a trailer brake controller. 50 feet sounds like a long distance as I think it is Bluetooth based, and 30 feet is more typical for Bluetooth devices. Perhaps a question best answered by Tekonsha...
1134396
I read the answer from the other gentleman, and I, too, have only used it with a Honda Pilot with the unit located on the front of my trailer, maybe 12' away. I also like not having to deal with a wiring harness, and it allows my trailer to be used with other tow vehicles. It is a very well constucted, good functioning solution to my brake controller situation. I also agree...Contact the manufacturer to see what range they say will work.
1134397
Works great with my 4 door crew cab truck. Your trailer brake is 50 ft from your tow connection? Seems awful far.
1134398
This is not a Bluetooth connection. RF distance is determined by the transmitters output. The assigned frequency would be determined by the FCC and that frequency would have a range. So only the manufacture could tell you what the max distance could be. I know that many RF devices around the home will reach up to 200' or more. Plus there are boosters available. I know with some brands of trailer Tire Pressure Spenser systems some require a booster to send signal from the wheel to the display on the dash.
1134399
I've not tried the range , but this is a very good product, well designed, I'm sure they have thought this thru. You would have seen negative comments by now if not.
1263682
Kind of impossible to say. Most quotes for range by manufacturers are theoretical based on max distance in a vacuum. If you are licensed to use this radio, you will understand its limitations based on the type of antenna and it's transmit power.For listening in, a dedicated scanner would be best. For transmitting, don't do it without a license!
342148
I believe within 300-500 fts (not yard b/c 1yard = 3ft). The further away, the signal is weak and sometime it disables itself. It is great within a house (downstair and upstair.) I hope the info will help you in making the selection.
1926299
With a diploe at 50 feet up about 5 miles on high 7 watts. The higher the antenna the better. Also get a power supply that grounds the negative to avoid a hum noise. (I only run mine on low so I don't get a letter of non compliance)
2127909
A 50 ft cable will be no problem. I have this connected to cabling throught my whole house and it's been working flawless.
959965
Based on the instructions if mounted in the vertical position the detection range is 50' its the best on the market that I could find don't bother with those little white driveway alarms they can't compare to the Rodann Electronics Wireless Remote, we use one of these at work to tell us when we have a truck pull up to our remote window and the reception on the receiver has a 1000' range. So I got 2 detectors for my home and one receiver that rings with different tones that you set so you know where the alarm is coming from. I have one in the back of the house and one protecting my driveway. It works great.
1437505
Not sure how much range you're looking for -- it's not that far -- I have a Netgear Router as well and it works well with that== range up to 50 feet and through several walls and a garage
188698
It's not like 100 yards or anything. I've tested it within about 40-50 feet of the camper and it works well. There are a too many variables to get a good answer, like where did it get mounted, did the installer (you) stretch the antennae out and secure it to something, how is it positioned inside of the mounting surface, is the antennae mounted inside of something like wood/metal/plastic dash parts, and how well is it grounded? Where are you mounting it and what are you using it for? that may help get a better answer, but for $20 you really can't go wrong.
661280
In long range mode the maximum distance is 50 ft. Do not know if that could be extended.
294437
I've successfully used it up to 50 feet away, but don't know what the longest possible range is. You do not have to be in line of sight -- it will transmit through doors and walls, though the range is reduced.
970817
50' feet is quite a distance. It would possible if you had a really good quality HDMI cable. Maybe. It's really not the function of this device to power such a long run. Even if an excellent cable would work at 50' my guess would be that you would probably be a lot better off financially if you used a booster or active cable as opposed to spending big bucks on a cable. Using a cable booster would also be a much more likely approach to success.
1478250
As high as possible. I've seen a few folks with old TV antenna masts I may offer to purchase. I currently have the antenna mounted to a 20 foot metal pole and I can drive up to two miles out. Research suggests 50feet high would reach up to 5 miles out. The metal bracket that came with wouldn't fit so I opted to go with some metallic heavy-duty tape and its been up for months through wind rain and cold.
2075208
Maximum of 50 feet is recommended. Found his dish nearly impossible to find necessary satalites for HD that must be done each time I relocate my motorhome. Abandoned this unit for a "tailgater" and love it.
1929567
I think 40-50 yards might be pushing it for a decent signal. The website lists it for a large home, which I agree, it works great all through our house and outside the perimeter but it gets really weak as I'm pulling out of our short driveway. It's a great router, I highly recommend it but it might not fit your distance needs.
1867566
I couldn't get it to work with line of site 10 feet from my TV. So my guess would be that the answer is no. I have 40 years experience in RF electronics and couldn't for the life of see why it wouldn't work, but I returned the unit and gave up. I also have a Masters in Computer Science and the software installed find, but could never actually get the unit to connect. I hope this helps.
912291
I have two mounted than 45 deg. with excellent signal strength. The distance bet. them is about 30"
1421888
Wireless technology works "line of sight" therefore any obstruction will impact the signal. I have tested successfully over 75 feet with perfect video signal by mounting the Receiver (the Display) on the windshield of my vehicle near the driver's side window (using an extension power cord). NOTE: You can contact the manufacturer RVS (Rear View Safety) Technical Support at 800-764-1028 with any questions.