Review on 📺 Ultimate Digital Outdoor Amplified HD TV Antenna: 150-Mile Range, Supports 4K 1080p, 2 TVs, 33ft Coax Cable, Adapter & Mounting Pole by Dan Davis

I have a problem area for TV, mobile phone and almost every other type of reception. Near the shore of Lake Michigan, several decent hills rise about a mile to the east and help block reception from the nearest TV stations 40 to 60 miles away. So my experience is not typical. The antenna comes in a small box with about a dozen individual pieces. Easy to assemble. This could be done by a child. Be careful not to loosen any of the small screws. The metal "mast" is about 1 inch in diameter and about 3 feet in overall length. The bottom is curved, leaving only 2 to 2.5 feet of vertical travel (from the mounting plate), just enough not to scratch the roof when turning. I installed the bottom panel flush with the front panels of my house. As for mounting directly to the siding, I doubt many homes will allow this as the soffits/curbs usually protrude farther from the structure than the mast "offset" will allow. I first installed it on the lowest roof of my house, which is about 10 to 12 feet off the ground -- a spot easily accessible from the deck with a ladder. It did not work. The entire reception was severely disturbed and temporarily interrupted. A few days later I used an extension ladder from the ground up to mount the antenna at the highest point in my house - about 18 feet off the ground. Now I get 6 channels well enough to watch with only the occasional short break. Reception quality varies slightly depending on the day. As I rely on broadband for most of my TV broadcasts, the local stations mainly offer news and weather - with sufficient coverage for these limited needs. If you're unfamiliar with today's digital broadcasts, as long as you can pick up a clear signal you'll have a great picture. It's all or nothing these days. The biggest problem is that when you press a single button on a control box in a room, you can't tell which way the antenna can rotate or where it's stopped. The management is undirected. The movement also feels a little "jerky" at times, and rotation can go either way with each button press. If your signal is strong enough, it shouldn't matter. You will be able to hit the right spot and get a clear picture. But in a suburb like mine, more precision is required. To complement this $35-40 antenna, I bought a $35 outdoor security camera and installed it on the patio across from the antenna. This allows me to watch the antenna rotate on my iPad as I adjust it. And he has night vision. Attached are 2 shots of the antenna taken by a remote camera - one during the day and one at night. Another thing I learned is that the "TV 2" output on the amplifier block works better than the "TV 1" output. socket as it is hardwired to the control unit. Conversely, connecting to the TV 1 connector requires the addition of a separate piece of coaxial cable. One wonders who designed this. I ordered a 50ft roll of RG 6 coax along with the antenna, knowing the 33ft that came with it wouldn't be enough. Estimate your project in advance and then allow for extra wiggle room as the wire never goes as far as you think. That's difficult to rate. Everything is cheap, cheap, cheap. But for most people it should do a great job. Here are my best efforts: - Antenna design and rotor quality: 4 (good) - Provision of mounting hardware and cable: 3 (fair) - Home electronics and controls: 2 (needs improvement) - Price: 5 (very cheap considering the components) Overall rating: 3.5