about how far can I expect to reach channel's in a mostly flat area ?
772627
It matters where the towers are. I got many more channels after I installed this antenna. It's not cable television but it beats paying all that money for "nothing being on tv." You may have to adjust where you hang it for certain channels but I'd rather make an adjustment instead of paying over $100 for shows they play over and over again. I installed it on my Uncle's tv and for a 99 yr old man, he's happy with it. Hope this helped someone.
772628
I can't intelligently answer that question. I think mine is pulling in stations for 30-40 miles (L.A. County).
772629
I can receive all the signals available in a 20 to 40 mile radius of my home. I can't say how far I am from all the towers but somewhere between 20 and 40 miles. Another set of towers are 50 to 60 miles away him and I cannot get any of them.
772630
A lot of variables will be in play such as where the antenna is mounted and the distance and direction of the transmission towers. My antenna is mounted high on an interior wall and the primary antenna farm for the principal stations in my area is 18 miles away and across fairly flat topology. Given that, my reception is excellent.
722859
Not much if its farther than 2 or 3 inches away dont expect much to be honest
515079
70 miles is a long way but it is worth the try. You may need to go to an outdoor antenna or amplified one.
2250058
I have had 2 different sets, both midland, both over "advertised" 20 mile ranges and we have gotten just about 2 miles. Wife/son at home, me in car to work. So no straight lines, no line of sight, etc. This is in traffic, in the city. It is a gimmick. Now, maybe if you buy a license to use one of the regulated channels... maybe there you can get further, I don't know. We don't use those channels. I don't want any officers showing up at my door! So, experience says... 1 - 2 miles, TOPS.
1238313
It is very simple. Just like setting up a wireless router. 50-60 ft should be no problem as long as there are no obstruction. With clear line of sight you can cover 150-200 ft. Hope this helps
81599
No, it's not meant to reach that kind of area. I'd call Wilson. They're support is really great. They may suggest something like this with different antennas or they may suggest a home sized unit.
2147265
I got mines about 1 mile distance, sincerely, I dont know whats in between 'cause from one point I cant even see the other point completely clear, this connection was set in the middle of a city with a lot of buildings in the middle. For sure theres some trees in the way and theres a corner of a house in the middle but I dont know if Im getting thru it or just passing very close. My signal... 85 - 100% depending on the weather.
95736
That is about the farthest range I could get. The 300 ft. info is bull, as is the131 claim. 50 ft. is about right.
2166893
I just tried the http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/dtvmaps/ link for the online map in my area. My line of sight is marginal and the distance is about 65 miles. The online map gives me the highest signal strengths on 16 channels. I know the reception of the 4 major broadcast channels at my location to be marginal with one basically no reception. So don't put a lot into trusting the online map.
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.
1519446
it all depends on the strenght of the incoming signal. It could go as far as 3 miles in line of sight.
742837
The farthest I have gone is across my backyard, which is about 135 feet, without losing signal. This was an unobstructed view to my Samsung Note. If I went behind the shed the signal started to get choppy which was around the 135 foot mark.
529617
If you have a good line of sight I would say about 200 feet, which we are currently doing.
1062787
Hi Kris,On the public low energy channel 14 I get about 1 mile in an area with trees & buildings.I hope this answers your question.
1210090
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.
1081370
With my experience, range is not as promised. 40' through two thin walls coverage stinks, fyi. No chance on 300'.
832301
I suspect that you would get pretty good reception depending upon how open the area is around it. I'm mounted around 9 feet off the ground with houses and trees all around, but still get amazing reception (picking up stations from all major markets within 50 miles).