Review on 📡 Mediasonic Adjustable Attic Antenna Mounting Pole: 38" Reversible J-Pole for Outdoor Reception (HW-510P) by Erick Bowers

I used an indoor antenna to pick up a TV show from a local station. Although the distance was short, the ever growing foliage caused some problems and I had to use an external antenna. I knew I needed a basic yagi antenna and chose this one for its small size and LOW PRICE. My expectations were low but I wasn't aiming for high performance, I just needed a little boost to overcome the reception problems. I WAS SURPRISED HOW WELL THIS $20 ANTENNA WORKED! II needed to pick up a UHF signal from less than 10 miles away and that wasn't a problem. However, I was able to receive signals for over 60 miles with this antenna, despite the mountainous terrain and low installation altitude. The performance of this inexpensive antenna is very good. I grew up in the era of analog VHF and UHF television. Long before satellite and cable TV became the norm, I used antennas to receive TV broadcasts, often over long distances. A few years ago I used separate, specialized, high-gain UHF and VHF antennas mounted on tall structures with rotors and amplifiers to receive TV signals 50-60 miles away. This little $20 yagi outperforms some of my old high tech rigs from 8 feet off the ground with no boost and a fixed mount. Of course, every situation is different. Terrain, distance, transmit power, and interference all play a role in any setup, but this little $20 Yagi is worth trying.